Re: Newbie could use some help

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

results. All

> of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

experiencing

> symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

am

> more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

It

> feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

Also

> wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

2.439 on

> the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

>

> I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

>

> On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

>

> Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

>

> Thanks in advance for your time!

>

From Merck..

Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by a variable degree

of thyroid enlargement, absence of thyroid tenderness, and a self-

limited hyperthyroid phase of several weeks, often followed by

transient hypothyroidism due to depleted thyroid hormone stores but

usually eventual recovery to the euthyroid state. The hyperthyroid

phase may be brief or overlooked, and many women with this disorder

are diagnosed when they become hypothyroid, which occasionally is

permanent.

TSH lags 6 weeks behind..with an inflammation of the thyroid you go

hyper, hypo, and back to eurothyroid..but for some people even the

slightest change in hormone levels can effect them..you do need a

follow up in a few weeks to make sure that this is the trend though.

One would expect to see your TSH drop a little lower and your free's

raise a little higher..keep an eye on it though and get two good

follow up tests before you say that is all it is..

If not you could be in the very early stages of a thyroid disorder

and the thyroid is trying to figure out what to do and is fighting

it..

Do you have any history of thyroid problems? Are you currently on

any meds or change diet? Menopause? Other health issues?

Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

results. All

> of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

experiencing

> symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

am

> more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

It

> feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

Also

> wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

2.439 on

> the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

>

> I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

>

> On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

>

> Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

>

> Thanks in advance for your time!

>

From Merck..

Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by a variable degree

of thyroid enlargement, absence of thyroid tenderness, and a self-

limited hyperthyroid phase of several weeks, often followed by

transient hypothyroidism due to depleted thyroid hormone stores but

usually eventual recovery to the euthyroid state. The hyperthyroid

phase may be brief or overlooked, and many women with this disorder

are diagnosed when they become hypothyroid, which occasionally is

permanent.

TSH lags 6 weeks behind..with an inflammation of the thyroid you go

hyper, hypo, and back to eurothyroid..but for some people even the

slightest change in hormone levels can effect them..you do need a

follow up in a few weeks to make sure that this is the trend though.

One would expect to see your TSH drop a little lower and your free's

raise a little higher..keep an eye on it though and get two good

follow up tests before you say that is all it is..

If not you could be in the very early stages of a thyroid disorder

and the thyroid is trying to figure out what to do and is fighting

it..

Do you have any history of thyroid problems? Are you currently on

any meds or change diet? Menopause? Other health issues?

Kats3boys

[Guest guest]

With the feeling of fullness and stuckedness, you should have your

thyroid felt by your dr and imaged. It is often one of the symptoms

of an enlarged thyroid. Mine had to wait 2 yrs before getting to

emergency size and more than blood work done on it. Don't wait on

yours to get imaged. Usually, though, thyroids have to get to a

certain size before they can be felt by a dr (or you.) They can be

growing, but not be felt by hand. Good reason to insist on imaging.

What is the problem with your thyroid ? Why is it being treated ?

Have your antibodies been tested ? Sometimes the swing of

hypo/hyper happens with an inflamed thyroid. If your weight has

changed, the THS will change, your dose will need to change.

jane

>

> Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

results. All

> of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

experiencing

> symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

am

> more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

It

> feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

Also

> wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

2.439 on

> the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

>

> I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

>

> On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

>

> Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

>

> Thanks in advance for your time!

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> results. All

> > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> experiencing

> > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

> am

> > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

> It

> > feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

> Also

> > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> 2.439 on

> > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> >

> > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> >

> > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> >

> > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> >

> > Thanks in advance for your time!

> >

> From Merck..

>

> Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by a variable

degree

> of thyroid enlargement, absence of thyroid tenderness, and a self-

> limited hyperthyroid phase of several weeks, often followed by

> transient hypothyroidism due to depleted thyroid hormone stores but

> usually eventual recovery to the euthyroid state. The hyperthyroid

> phase may be brief or overlooked, and many women with this disorder

> are diagnosed when they become hypothyroid, which occasionally is

> permanent.

>

> TSH lags 6 weeks behind..with an inflammation of the thyroid you go

> hyper, hypo, and back to eurothyroid..but for some people even the

> slightest change in hormone levels can effect them..you do need a

> follow up in a few weeks to make sure that this is the trend though.

> One would expect to see your TSH drop a little lower and your

free's

> raise a little higher..keep an eye on it though and get two good

> follow up tests before you say that is all it is..

>

> If not you could be in the very early stages of a thyroid disorder

> and the thyroid is trying to figure out what to do and is fighting

> it..

>

> Do you have any history of thyroid problems? Are you currently on

> any meds or change diet? Menopause? Other health issues?

>

> Kats3boys

>

I have not been diagnosed with any thyroid disorders previously, but

after much research suspect that symptoms I have had for a decade or

more are somehow related. I am forty-two years old and not taking

any medications currently or in the past. I had surgery for

endometriosis some 15 years ago, had an ovary removed, but have not

needed any treatment for this condition since then. For years I had

problems with hyper-hydrosis (extreme sweating), hair loss and

anxiety just to name a few of the symptoms. Then more recently, say

the past year or so, I have had symptoms that seem to match more with

hypothyroid. I was cold most all of the time. Even when it was

warm, all it would take was having a cold drink to set me off. Last

month I had three menstrual cycles. My hair is still falling out

and..I could go on and on... Thanks for your prompt reply!!

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> results. All

> > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> experiencing

> > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

> am

> > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

> It

> > feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

> Also

> > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> 2.439 on

> > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> >

> > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> >

> > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> >

> > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> >

> > Thanks in advance for your time!

> >

> From Merck..

>

> Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by a variable

degree

> of thyroid enlargement, absence of thyroid tenderness, and a self-

> limited hyperthyroid phase of several weeks, often followed by

> transient hypothyroidism due to depleted thyroid hormone stores but

> usually eventual recovery to the euthyroid state. The hyperthyroid

> phase may be brief or overlooked, and many women with this disorder

> are diagnosed when they become hypothyroid, which occasionally is

> permanent.

>

> TSH lags 6 weeks behind..with an inflammation of the thyroid you go

> hyper, hypo, and back to eurothyroid..but for some people even the

> slightest change in hormone levels can effect them..you do need a

> follow up in a few weeks to make sure that this is the trend though.

> One would expect to see your TSH drop a little lower and your

free's

> raise a little higher..keep an eye on it though and get two good

> follow up tests before you say that is all it is..

>

> If not you could be in the very early stages of a thyroid disorder

> and the thyroid is trying to figure out what to do and is fighting

> it..

>

> Do you have any history of thyroid problems? Are you currently on

> any meds or change diet? Menopause? Other health issues?

>

> Kats3boys

>

I have not been diagnosed with any thyroid disorders previously, but

after much research suspect that symptoms I have had for a decade or

more are somehow related. I am forty-two years old and not taking

any medications currently or in the past. I had surgery for

endometriosis some 15 years ago, had an ovary removed, but have not

needed any treatment for this condition since then. For years I had

problems with hyper-hydrosis (extreme sweating), hair loss and

anxiety just to name a few of the symptoms. Then more recently, say

the past year or so, I have had symptoms that seem to match more with

hypothyroid. I was cold most all of the time. Even when it was

warm, all it would take was having a cold drink to set me off. Last

month I had three menstrual cycles. My hair is still falling out

and..I could go on and on... Thanks for your prompt reply!!

[Guest guest]

I can't emphasize strongly enough that even though there was only 1

small piece in each lobe working in my thyroid, my blood levels kept

coming back normal. My thyroid was already starting to break down

to be assimilated into the body, that is, the part that had died.

And blood levels couldn't catch any of that. Put all the credence

you can, on your symptoms and stay with them up to when you find a

doc that will do what your thyroid needs. Get the thyroid imaged,

it will show if it has grown. If it has grown, get a Thyroid Uptake

Scan, this is nuclear, you go a bit radioactive. It will show if

there are parts of the thyroid not working, working normal, and

working hyper. Hopefully a biopsy after that, then let docs

diagnose. Go endo shopping till you find one that listens to what

you think your body is saying.

jane

> > >

> > > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> > results. All

> > > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> > experiencing

> > > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of

late, I

> > am

> > > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my

throat.

> > It

> > > feels as though something is stuck and really has me

frightened.

> > Also

> > > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> > 2.439 on

> > > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> > >

> > > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> > >

> > > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 -

5.50

> > >

> > > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 -

5.50

> > >

> > > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> > >

> > > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance for your time!

> > >

> > From Merck..

> >

> > Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by a variable

> degree

> > of thyroid enlargement, absence of thyroid tenderness, and a

self-

> > limited hyperthyroid phase of several weeks, often followed by

> > transient hypothyroidism due to depleted thyroid hormone stores

but

> > usually eventual recovery to the euthyroid state. The

hyperthyroid

> > phase may be brief or overlooked, and many women with this

disorder

> > are diagnosed when they become hypothyroid, which occasionally

is

> > permanent.

> >

> > TSH lags 6 weeks behind..with an inflammation of the thyroid you

go

> > hyper, hypo, and back to eurothyroid..but for some people even

the

> > slightest change in hormone levels can effect them..you do need

a

> > follow up in a few weeks to make sure that this is the trend

though.

> > One would expect to see your TSH drop a little lower and your

> free's

> > raise a little higher..keep an eye on it though and get two good

> > follow up tests before you say that is all it is..

> >

> > If not you could be in the very early stages of a thyroid

disorder

> > and the thyroid is trying to figure out what to do and is

fighting

> > it..

> >

> > Do you have any history of thyroid problems? Are you currently

on

> > any meds or change diet? Menopause? Other health issues?

> >

> > Kats3boys

> >

> I have not been diagnosed with any thyroid disorders previously,

but

> after much research suspect that symptoms I have had for a decade

or

> more are somehow related. I am forty-two years old and not taking

> any medications currently or in the past. I had surgery for

> endometriosis some 15 years ago, had an ovary removed, but have

not

> needed any treatment for this condition since then. For years I

had

> problems with hyper-hydrosis (extreme sweating), hair loss and

> anxiety just to name a few of the symptoms. Then more recently,

say

> the past year or so, I have had symptoms that seem to match more

with

> hypothyroid. I was cold most all of the time. Even when it was

> warm, all it would take was having a cold drink to set me off.

Last

> month I had three menstrual cycles. My hair is still falling out

> and..I could go on and on... Thanks for your prompt reply!!

>

[Guest guest]

I can't emphasize strongly enough that even though there was only 1

small piece in each lobe working in my thyroid, my blood levels kept

coming back normal. My thyroid was already starting to break down

to be assimilated into the body, that is, the part that had died.

And blood levels couldn't catch any of that. Put all the credence

you can, on your symptoms and stay with them up to when you find a

doc that will do what your thyroid needs. Get the thyroid imaged,

it will show if it has grown. If it has grown, get a Thyroid Uptake

Scan, this is nuclear, you go a bit radioactive. It will show if

there are parts of the thyroid not working, working normal, and

working hyper. Hopefully a biopsy after that, then let docs

diagnose. Go endo shopping till you find one that listens to what

you think your body is saying.

jane

> > >

> > > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> > results. All

> > > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> > experiencing

> > > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of

late, I

> > am

> > > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my

throat.

> > It

> > > feels as though something is stuck and really has me

frightened.

> > Also

> > > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> > 2.439 on

> > > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> > >

> > > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> > >

> > > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 -

5.50

> > >

> > > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 -

5.50

> > >

> > > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> > >

> > > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance for your time!

> > >

> > From Merck..

> >

> > Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by a variable

> degree

> > of thyroid enlargement, absence of thyroid tenderness, and a

self-

> > limited hyperthyroid phase of several weeks, often followed by

> > transient hypothyroidism due to depleted thyroid hormone stores

but

> > usually eventual recovery to the euthyroid state. The

hyperthyroid

> > phase may be brief or overlooked, and many women with this

disorder

> > are diagnosed when they become hypothyroid, which occasionally

is

> > permanent.

> >

> > TSH lags 6 weeks behind..with an inflammation of the thyroid you

go

> > hyper, hypo, and back to eurothyroid..but for some people even

the

> > slightest change in hormone levels can effect them..you do need

a

> > follow up in a few weeks to make sure that this is the trend

though.

> > One would expect to see your TSH drop a little lower and your

> free's

> > raise a little higher..keep an eye on it though and get two good

> > follow up tests before you say that is all it is..

> >

> > If not you could be in the very early stages of a thyroid

disorder

> > and the thyroid is trying to figure out what to do and is

fighting

> > it..

> >

> > Do you have any history of thyroid problems? Are you currently

on

> > any meds or change diet? Menopause? Other health issues?

> >

> > Kats3boys

> >

> I have not been diagnosed with any thyroid disorders previously,

but

> after much research suspect that symptoms I have had for a decade

or

> more are somehow related. I am forty-two years old and not taking

> any medications currently or in the past. I had surgery for

> endometriosis some 15 years ago, had an ovary removed, but have

not

> needed any treatment for this condition since then. For years I

had

> problems with hyper-hydrosis (extreme sweating), hair loss and

> anxiety just to name a few of the symptoms. Then more recently,

say

> the past year or so, I have had symptoms that seem to match more

with

> hypothyroid. I was cold most all of the time. Even when it was

> warm, all it would take was having a cold drink to set me off.

Last

> month I had three menstrual cycles. My hair is still falling out

> and..I could go on and on... Thanks for your prompt reply!!

>

[Guest guest]

I can't emphasize strongly enough that even though there was only 1

small piece in each lobe working in my thyroid, my blood levels kept

coming back normal. My thyroid was already starting to break down

to be assimilated into the body, that is, the part that had died.

And blood levels couldn't catch any of that. Put all the credence

you can, on your symptoms and stay with them up to when you find a

doc that will do what your thyroid needs. Get the thyroid imaged,

it will show if it has grown. If it has grown, get a Thyroid Uptake

Scan, this is nuclear, you go a bit radioactive. It will show if

there are parts of the thyroid not working, working normal, and

working hyper. Hopefully a biopsy after that, then let docs

diagnose. Go endo shopping till you find one that listens to what

you think your body is saying.

jane

> > >

> > > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> > results. All

> > > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> > experiencing

> > > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of

late, I

> > am

> > > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my

throat.

> > It

> > > feels as though something is stuck and really has me

frightened.

> > Also

> > > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> > 2.439 on

> > > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> > >

> > > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> > >

> > > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 -

5.50

> > >

> > > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 -

5.50

> > >

> > > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> > >

> > > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance for your time!

> > >

> > From Merck..

> >

> > Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis is characterized by a variable

> degree

> > of thyroid enlargement, absence of thyroid tenderness, and a

self-

> > limited hyperthyroid phase of several weeks, often followed by

> > transient hypothyroidism due to depleted thyroid hormone stores

but

> > usually eventual recovery to the euthyroid state. The

hyperthyroid

> > phase may be brief or overlooked, and many women with this

disorder

> > are diagnosed when they become hypothyroid, which occasionally

is

> > permanent.

> >

> > TSH lags 6 weeks behind..with an inflammation of the thyroid you

go

> > hyper, hypo, and back to eurothyroid..but for some people even

the

> > slightest change in hormone levels can effect them..you do need

a

> > follow up in a few weeks to make sure that this is the trend

though.

> > One would expect to see your TSH drop a little lower and your

> free's

> > raise a little higher..keep an eye on it though and get two good

> > follow up tests before you say that is all it is..

> >

> > If not you could be in the very early stages of a thyroid

disorder

> > and the thyroid is trying to figure out what to do and is

fighting

> > it..

> >

> > Do you have any history of thyroid problems? Are you currently

on

> > any meds or change diet? Menopause? Other health issues?

> >

> > Kats3boys

> >

> I have not been diagnosed with any thyroid disorders previously,

but

> after much research suspect that symptoms I have had for a decade

or

> more are somehow related. I am forty-two years old and not taking

> any medications currently or in the past. I had surgery for

> endometriosis some 15 years ago, had an ovary removed, but have

not

> needed any treatment for this condition since then. For years I

had

> problems with hyper-hydrosis (extreme sweating), hair loss and

> anxiety just to name a few of the symptoms. Then more recently,

say

> the past year or so, I have had symptoms that seem to match more

with

> hypothyroid. I was cold most all of the time. Even when it was

> warm, all it would take was having a cold drink to set me off.

Last

> month I had three menstrual cycles. My hair is still falling out

> and..I could go on and on... Thanks for your prompt reply!!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

Have you been given any kind of a diagnosis yet? Are you on meds yet?

TSH can vary, especially if antibodies are present, so you don't have to worry about that too much.

On the 19th, the Free T4 is showing too low, it's at the mid range where folks feel better, the Free T3 is also too low, it's at the top end of the range where folks are feeling better with that level.... so, for someone that understands how to interpret the numbers, they, along with your symptoms, are showing that your hormone levels are too low.

When are you due to go back in for labs? If you are on meds, did the doc give you an increase after these labs?

Have they ever testing thyroid antibodies?

Topper ()

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:52:41 -0000 "kimbobisme" writes:

Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab results. All of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am experiencing symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I am more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat. It feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened. Also wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from 2.439 on the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th. I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50 On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50 Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8 Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2Thanks in advance for your time!

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

Have you been given any kind of a diagnosis yet? Are you on meds yet?

TSH can vary, especially if antibodies are present, so you don't have to worry about that too much.

On the 19th, the Free T4 is showing too low, it's at the mid range where folks feel better, the Free T3 is also too low, it's at the top end of the range where folks are feeling better with that level.... so, for someone that understands how to interpret the numbers, they, along with your symptoms, are showing that your hormone levels are too low.

When are you due to go back in for labs? If you are on meds, did the doc give you an increase after these labs?

Have they ever testing thyroid antibodies?

Topper ()

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:52:41 -0000 "kimbobisme" writes:

Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab results. All of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am experiencing symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I am more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat. It feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened. Also wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from 2.439 on the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th. I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50 On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50 Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8 Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2Thanks in advance for your time!

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Kim,

>

> Have you been given any kind of a diagnosis yet? Are you on meds

yet?

>

> TSH can vary, especially if antibodies are present, so you don't

have to

> worry about that too much.

>

> On the 19th, the Free T4 is showing too low, it's at the mid range

where

> folks feel better, the Free T3 is also too low, it's at the top end

of

> the range where folks are feeling better with that level.... so, for

> someone that understands how to interpret the numbers, they, along

with

> your symptoms, are showing that your hormone levels are too low.

>

> When are you due to go back in for labs? If you are on meds, did

the doc

> give you an increase after these labs?

>

> Have they ever testing thyroid antibodies?

>

> Topper ()

>

> On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:52:41 -0000 " kimbobisme " <KIMBOBISME@H...>

> writes:

> Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab results.

All

> of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

experiencing

> symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

am

> more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

It

> feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

Also

> wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

2.439 on

> the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

>

> I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

>

> On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

>

> Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

>

> Thanks in advance for your time!

>

Topper ()-

I have not been seen by a doctor for these symptoms, nor have I ever

been treated for a thyroid disorder. I used HealthCheck USA to have

the tests done. I do have an appointment on Friday to see my primary

doctor. Will have to take the slow route to seeing an endo since I

have Kaiser. I neglected to say that I was tested for

antibodies anti-thyroglobulin was less than 20

antithyroid peroxidase was less than 10

Nothing remarkable there. Funny how you get to wishing there was

something showing abnormal so that you could prove to yourselves and

others that your not just a hypochondriac!

I so much appreciate everyone's responses to my inquiries! I will be

much more likely now to pursue a cause for my symptoms.

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Kim,

>

> Have you been given any kind of a diagnosis yet? Are you on meds

yet?

>

> TSH can vary, especially if antibodies are present, so you don't

have to

> worry about that too much.

>

> On the 19th, the Free T4 is showing too low, it's at the mid range

where

> folks feel better, the Free T3 is also too low, it's at the top end

of

> the range where folks are feeling better with that level.... so, for

> someone that understands how to interpret the numbers, they, along

with

> your symptoms, are showing that your hormone levels are too low.

>

> When are you due to go back in for labs? If you are on meds, did

the doc

> give you an increase after these labs?

>

> Have they ever testing thyroid antibodies?

>

> Topper ()

>

> On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:52:41 -0000 " kimbobisme " <KIMBOBISME@H...>

> writes:

> Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab results.

All

> of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

experiencing

> symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

am

> more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

It

> feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

Also

> wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

2.439 on

> the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

>

> I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

>

> On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

>

> Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

>

> Thanks in advance for your time!

>

Topper ()-

I have not been seen by a doctor for these symptoms, nor have I ever

been treated for a thyroid disorder. I used HealthCheck USA to have

the tests done. I do have an appointment on Friday to see my primary

doctor. Will have to take the slow route to seeing an endo since I

have Kaiser. I neglected to say that I was tested for

antibodies anti-thyroglobulin was less than 20

antithyroid peroxidase was less than 10

Nothing remarkable there. Funny how you get to wishing there was

something showing abnormal so that you could prove to yourselves and

others that your not just a hypochondriac!

I so much appreciate everyone's responses to my inquiries! I will be

much more likely now to pursue a cause for my symptoms.

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Kim,

>

> Have you been given any kind of a diagnosis yet? Are you on meds

yet?

>

> TSH can vary, especially if antibodies are present, so you don't

have to

> worry about that too much.

>

> On the 19th, the Free T4 is showing too low, it's at the mid range

where

> folks feel better, the Free T3 is also too low, it's at the top end

of

> the range where folks are feeling better with that level.... so, for

> someone that understands how to interpret the numbers, they, along

with

> your symptoms, are showing that your hormone levels are too low.

>

> When are you due to go back in for labs? If you are on meds, did

the doc

> give you an increase after these labs?

>

> Have they ever testing thyroid antibodies?

>

> Topper ()

>

> On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:52:41 -0000 " kimbobisme " <KIMBOBISME@H...>

> writes:

> Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab results.

All

> of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

experiencing

> symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

am

> more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

It

> feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

Also

> wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

2.439 on

> the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

>

> I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

>

> On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

>

> Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

>

> Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

>

> Thanks in advance for your time!

>

Topper ()-

I have not been seen by a doctor for these symptoms, nor have I ever

been treated for a thyroid disorder. I used HealthCheck USA to have

the tests done. I do have an appointment on Friday to see my primary

doctor. Will have to take the slow route to seeing an endo since I

have Kaiser. I neglected to say that I was tested for

antibodies anti-thyroglobulin was less than 20

antithyroid peroxidase was less than 10

Nothing remarkable there. Funny how you get to wishing there was

something showing abnormal so that you could prove to yourselves and

others that your not just a hypochondriac!

I so much appreciate everyone's responses to my inquiries! I will be

much more likely now to pursue a cause for my symptoms.

[Guest guest]

>

> I can't emphasize strongly enough that even though there was only 1

> small piece in each lobe working in my thyroid, my blood levels

kept

> coming back normal. My thyroid was already starting to break down

> to be assimilated into the body, that is, the part that had died.

> And blood levels couldn't catch any of that. Put all the credence

> you can, on your symptoms and stay with them up to when you find a

> doc that will do what your thyroid needs. Get the thyroid imaged,

> it will show if it has grown. If it has grown, get a Thyroid

Uptake

> Scan, this is nuclear, you go a bit radioactive. It will show if

> there are parts of the thyroid not working, working normal, and

> working hyper. Hopefully a biopsy after that, then let docs

> diagnose. Go endo shopping till you find one that listens to what

> you think your body is saying.

>

> jane

>

> Jane -

I didn't realize that your thyroid could be breaking down, but that

your blood work wouldn't show it. I will definitely push for the

thryoid testing that you mentioned. Hopefully, the doctor's will be

the ones to recommmend it! I am one of those people who has to be at

death's door to go and see a doctor. But this time I don't think I

will wait that long.

By the way - am I posting and replying correctly? This is the first

time I have ever posted to a group and get the feeling maybe I'm not

quiet doing it correctly. Should I reply to each response

individually, and if so should I delete the prior messages in the

box, so that the posts are not so long??

[Guest guest]

>

> I can't emphasize strongly enough that even though there was only 1

> small piece in each lobe working in my thyroid, my blood levels

kept

> coming back normal. My thyroid was already starting to break down

> to be assimilated into the body, that is, the part that had died.

> And blood levels couldn't catch any of that. Put all the credence

> you can, on your symptoms and stay with them up to when you find a

> doc that will do what your thyroid needs. Get the thyroid imaged,

> it will show if it has grown. If it has grown, get a Thyroid

Uptake

> Scan, this is nuclear, you go a bit radioactive. It will show if

> there are parts of the thyroid not working, working normal, and

> working hyper. Hopefully a biopsy after that, then let docs

> diagnose. Go endo shopping till you find one that listens to what

> you think your body is saying.

>

> jane

>

> Jane -

I didn't realize that your thyroid could be breaking down, but that

your blood work wouldn't show it. I will definitely push for the

thryoid testing that you mentioned. Hopefully, the doctor's will be

the ones to recommmend it! I am one of those people who has to be at

death's door to go and see a doctor. But this time I don't think I

will wait that long.

By the way - am I posting and replying correctly? This is the first

time I have ever posted to a group and get the feeling maybe I'm not

quiet doing it correctly. Should I reply to each response

individually, and if so should I delete the prior messages in the

box, so that the posts are not so long??

[Guest guest]

>

> I can't emphasize strongly enough that even though there was only 1

> small piece in each lobe working in my thyroid, my blood levels

kept

> coming back normal. My thyroid was already starting to break down

> to be assimilated into the body, that is, the part that had died.

> And blood levels couldn't catch any of that. Put all the credence

> you can, on your symptoms and stay with them up to when you find a

> doc that will do what your thyroid needs. Get the thyroid imaged,

> it will show if it has grown. If it has grown, get a Thyroid

Uptake

> Scan, this is nuclear, you go a bit radioactive. It will show if

> there are parts of the thyroid not working, working normal, and

> working hyper. Hopefully a biopsy after that, then let docs

> diagnose. Go endo shopping till you find one that listens to what

> you think your body is saying.

>

> jane

>

> Jane -

I didn't realize that your thyroid could be breaking down, but that

your blood work wouldn't show it. I will definitely push for the

thryoid testing that you mentioned. Hopefully, the doctor's will be

the ones to recommmend it! I am one of those people who has to be at

death's door to go and see a doctor. But this time I don't think I

will wait that long.

By the way - am I posting and replying correctly? This is the first

time I have ever posted to a group and get the feeling maybe I'm not

quiet doing it correctly. Should I reply to each response

individually, and if so should I delete the prior messages in the

box, so that the posts are not so long??

[Guest guest]

You're doing it just right... posting within a group.... (except my personal preference is that the quote is below, for reference, to avoid having to scroll through everything before getting to the current content.)

Leave the post that you are responding to, so that we can reference it quickly.. .unless it is very long or contains a lot that doesn't pertain to your response. Then delete the rest... if you delete too much, for myself, I end up having to back track and look up previous posts to refresh my brain, that often means some posts get misplaced while I have to redirect my brain....

Always delete the footers from Yahoo and/or your ISP...we don't need to recycle those! heheheheh

Topper ()

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:00:51 -0000 "kimbobisme" writes:

I didn't realize that your thyroid could be breaking down, but that your blood work wouldn't show it. I will definitely push for the thryoid testing that you mentioned. Hopefully, the doctor's will be the ones to recommmend it! I am one of those people who has to be at death's door to go and see a doctor. But this time I don't think I will wait that long. By the way - am I posting and replying correctly? This is the first time I have ever posted to a group and get the feeling maybe I'm not quiet doing it correctly. Should I reply to each response individually, and if so should I delete the prior messages in the box, so that the posts are not so long??

[Guest guest]

You're doing it just right... posting within a group.... (except my personal preference is that the quote is below, for reference, to avoid having to scroll through everything before getting to the current content.)

Leave the post that you are responding to, so that we can reference it quickly.. .unless it is very long or contains a lot that doesn't pertain to your response. Then delete the rest... if you delete too much, for myself, I end up having to back track and look up previous posts to refresh my brain, that often means some posts get misplaced while I have to redirect my brain....

Always delete the footers from Yahoo and/or your ISP...we don't need to recycle those! heheheheh

Topper ()

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:00:51 -0000 "kimbobisme" writes:

I didn't realize that your thyroid could be breaking down, but that your blood work wouldn't show it. I will definitely push for the thryoid testing that you mentioned. Hopefully, the doctor's will be the ones to recommmend it! I am one of those people who has to be at death's door to go and see a doctor. But this time I don't think I will wait that long. By the way - am I posting and replying correctly? This is the first time I have ever posted to a group and get the feeling maybe I'm not quiet doing it correctly. Should I reply to each response individually, and if so should I delete the prior messages in the box, so that the posts are not so long??

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have had this feeling before also. I described it as the feeling

of just swallowing a hard candy or pill and it is now stuck in the

throat. I think my thyroid was probably inflammed then. I now have

the official hypo diagnosis, but it took a while! I just wanted to

let you know you were not alone with that symptom.

> >

> > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> results. All

> > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> experiencing

> > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

> am

> > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

> It

> > feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

> Also

> > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> 2.439 on

> > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> >

> > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> >

> > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> >

> > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> >

> > Thanks in advance for your time!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have had this feeling before also. I described it as the feeling

of just swallowing a hard candy or pill and it is now stuck in the

throat. I think my thyroid was probably inflammed then. I now have

the official hypo diagnosis, but it took a while! I just wanted to

let you know you were not alone with that symptom.

> >

> > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> results. All

> > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> experiencing

> > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

> am

> > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

> It

> > feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

> Also

> > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> 2.439 on

> > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> >

> > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> >

> > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> >

> > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> >

> > Thanks in advance for your time!

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have had this feeling before also. I described it as the feeling

of just swallowing a hard candy or pill and it is now stuck in the

throat. I think my thyroid was probably inflammed then. I now have

the official hypo diagnosis, but it took a while! I just wanted to

let you know you were not alone with that symptom.

> >

> > Hello - was wondering if anyone could help me with my lab

> results. All

> > of the test results fall within the stated range, yet I am

> experiencing

> > symptoms which seem to be both hyper/hypo thyroid. As of late, I

> am

> > more concerned with the feeling of fullness I have in my throat.

> It

> > feels as though something is stuck and really has me frightened.

> Also

> > wondering if it is normal for TSH to vary the way it did, from

> 2.439 on

> > the 5th, to 1.398 on the 19th.

> >

> > I used HealthCheck to have the following tests done

> >

> > On Jan. 5, 2006 - TSH result was 2.439 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > On Jan. 19, 2005 - TSH result was 1.398 Range .35 - 5.50

> >

> > Free (FT4) was 1.0 Range 0.8 - 1.8

> >

> > Free T3 was 3.0 Range 2.3 - 4.2

> >

> > Thanks in advance for your time!

>

[Guest guest]

You will be told here, newbie , that hypothyroid is not a

diagnosis, it's a symptom of something wrong with a thyroid. You

want to find out what is making your thyroid hypo.

Inflammed thyroid - then you have Hashimoto's or Graves ?

Something everyone is told on these support group lists - get copies

of every test and procedure done on you, blood work too.

Do you know what your thyroid related numbers are in your blood

work ? Are you getting FreeT's checked ? Tg and TgAb ? Do you

know what the target is for you TSH?

You'll get tons of info from others, this is just a start.

jane

>

> Hi,

>

> I have had this feeling before also. I described it as the

feeling

> of just swallowing a hard candy or pill and it is now stuck in the

> throat. I think my thyroid was probably inflammed then. I now

have

> the official hypo diagnosis, but it took a while! I just wanted

to

> let you know you were not alone with that symptom.

>

>

[Guest guest]

You will be told here, newbie , that hypothyroid is not a

diagnosis, it's a symptom of something wrong with a thyroid. You

want to find out what is making your thyroid hypo.

Inflammed thyroid - then you have Hashimoto's or Graves ?

Something everyone is told on these support group lists - get copies

of every test and procedure done on you, blood work too.

Do you know what your thyroid related numbers are in your blood

work ? Are you getting FreeT's checked ? Tg and TgAb ? Do you

know what the target is for you TSH?

You'll get tons of info from others, this is just a start.

jane

>

> Hi,

>

> I have had this feeling before also. I described it as the

feeling

> of just swallowing a hard candy or pill and it is now stuck in the

> throat. I think my thyroid was probably inflammed then. I now

have

> the official hypo diagnosis, but it took a while! I just wanted

to

> let you know you were not alone with that symptom.

>

>

[Guest guest]

You will be told here, newbie , that hypothyroid is not a

diagnosis, it's a symptom of something wrong with a thyroid. You

want to find out what is making your thyroid hypo.

Inflammed thyroid - then you have Hashimoto's or Graves ?

Something everyone is told on these support group lists - get copies

of every test and procedure done on you, blood work too.

Do you know what your thyroid related numbers are in your blood

work ? Are you getting FreeT's checked ? Tg and TgAb ? Do you

know what the target is for you TSH?

You'll get tons of info from others, this is just a start.

jane

>

> Hi,

>

> I have had this feeling before also. I described it as the

feeling

> of just swallowing a hard candy or pill and it is now stuck in the

> throat. I think my thyroid was probably inflammed then. I now

have

> the official hypo diagnosis, but it took a while! I just wanted

to

> let you know you were not alone with that symptom.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tg and TgAb Which tests are these?

Sandy

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-- Re: Newbie could use some help

You will be told here, newbie , that hypothyroid is not a diagnosis, it's a symptom of something wrong with a thyroid. You want to find out what is making your thyroid hypo. Inflammed thyroid - then you have Hashimoto's or Graves ? Something everyone is told on these support group lists - get copies of every test and procedure done on you, blood work too. Do you know what your thyroid related numbers are in your blood work ? Are you getting FreeT's checked ? Tg and TgAb ? Do you know what the target is for you TSH? You'll get tons of info from others, this is just a start.jane