Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Thanks Jan for the info about thyroid disease. I was very interested in hearing the " new " TSH ranges for what's considered hypo. I've had Graves' Disease for about the last four years and finally after several years of medication I am considered in remission and off medication. I guess that means I'm temporarily hypo - my levels of LATS and TSIG were way out of normal range on my last blood test and apparently these are the best indications of thyroid function. I totally agree with you about the relationship between thyroid function and fibroids. My fibroids have grown alongside my hyperthyroidism. The fibroids were there before but really didn't start growing until the thyroid problems kicked in. Now, I've found (from my last u/s) that my fibroids haven't grown at all in the last year and that may be because I've been borderline hypo for that long. The endocrine system is basically the " master gland system " of the body and anything that affects it is going to affect the whole body. Being hyper just pushes everything in the body into high gear. One thing that you noticed and I've noticed too is the clotting/bleeding. Being hypo does seem to increase the clotting factor although since I've been off the medication (tapazole, which was keeping me in hypo-land) it has decreased somewhat. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Hi Rhonda- The new ranges are for what is considered NORMAL = .03 - 3.0. The old range went as high as 5 point something - I felt awful when my TSH was that high after surgery yet it was " within range " . No longer. When I was hyper, my TSH was 0.01; at the last measurement, it was 1.32 although it can fluctuate during the day. Whenever I read or hear about someone feeling sluggish and depressed, I try to get them to have their thyroid tested. Think of the anti-depression medications that could be avoided - a lot of people with thyroid problems are taking Effexor and Zoloft when what they really need some thyroid hormone. Going to a good endocrinologist who is as adept at the subtleties of thyroid disease as diabetes is sometimes the hardest part of being diagnosed! If I hadn't had a swollen nodule I don't know if any of my complaints would have been taken seriously! Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 , Yes I have had thyroid disease my whole life. I have Hashi's. Developed huge tumor and had to have the whole thing removed. I'm am still trying to get my meds adjusted. Bernetta -- thyroid Hi - do any of you have thyroid issues too? My thyroid tested okay, but I heard that not all tests pick up disorders and if that would make sense with the vulvar pain. I do have a family history....okay I know I'm reaching....... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 , What is the real name for hashis, my sister who had breast cancer had that, I wanted to read about it. CSee what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 My tests have picked up a slightly underactive thyroid and a slight iron deficiency once for each - but nothing to worry about in either case. I think there's always the chance of that link to other autoimmune disorders (for instance, I have eczema, allergies, arthritis, migraine, asthma, vulvodynia and aquagenic pruritis - which all seem to be autoimmune problems. Luckily I don't have diabetes or serious thyroid problems.) On thing I've noticed about my autoimmune problems is that they tend to wax and wane. One will get a lot worse for a while, and then settle down - then another will get worse. Also, I seem to have developed more problems as I've got older. I'm not sure if this is to do with diet, stress, hormones or just would naturally happen anyway. I wish I could just cut out all the crap in my life just to see! I'm getting there, slowly! > > Hi - do any of you have thyroid issues too? My > thyroid tested okay, but I heard that not all tests > pick up disorders and if that would make sense with > the vulvar pain. I do have a family history....okay I > know I'm reaching....... > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I have a thyroid issue too ... I was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma last year (cancer). And I had hashi's before that. I do believe it's all related somehow. > > Hi - do any of you have thyroid issues too? My > thyroid tested okay, but I heard that not all tests > pick up disorders and if that would make sense with > the vulvar pain. I do have a family history....okay I > know I'm reaching....... > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yes I have been treated for hypothyroidism for over 10 yrs. I have Vulvar disorders, IC and also Chronic Myofasical Pain (a muscular/skeletal disease): actually is a soft tissue problem. Endocrine disorders can (with many folks) be very related to all the above conditionsjessica giles wrote: Hi - do any of you have thyroid issues too? Mythyroid tested okay, but I heard that not all testspick up disorders and if that would make sense withthe vulvar pain. I do have a family history....okay Iknow I'm reaching.......__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 When you talk about allergy drops, what do you mean?Melinda Download Messenger. Join the i’m Initiative. Help make a difference today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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