I think what they mean is towards the lower end of the scale - closer to 0. That's where I'm at now and I personally feel better than towards the higher end of the scale....
Sorry you are feeling so unwell. On another board I have read several times that a lot of people feel better when their TSH is closer to 0. So although your levels may look like they are in range...
Strange because usually most doctors just want to treat with thyroid medication and completely ignore things like vitamin supplementation and diet. Most completely dismiss the idea of going gluten...
Ahh, ok. I knew the pituitary is responsible for something! I think I may have misunderstood what my doctor was trying to describe the other day. I thought he said T4. This makes sense now. Thanks!...
Just out of curiosity what does the total T3 measure? Why would they test for it? I'm having trouble understanding what all the labs mean. If I'm understanding correctly Free T3 is what is available...
Your body goes through a tremendous amount hormonally after childbirth. I always said it took a good twelve months after each of my kids to feel somewhat "normal" again. Also, breastfeeding takes a...
Hi there. If you have antibodies, you almost certainly have Hashimoto's. Gosh, if your TSH was THAT high you must have been feeling positively awful! Bear in mind that it is common for Hashimoto's to...
I don't think the radioactive iodine test is done to test for Hashimoto's. The standard test (as far as I know and have read about and was done for myself and my two daughters) is to test TPO levels....
Any luck?...
I can relate to almost every one of your symptoms bar about two and I've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Good luck....
If it were me I'd say "Look, I don't want to run the risk of damaging my liver by being prescribed anti depressants and anti anxiety medications when it could be something else." I might even lie too...
Good for you, it's the best thing you can do for your body! I hazard a guess that while you smoke your body is working overtime to try and heal the damage its causing so it's putting all it's energy...
You can most certainly have Hashimoto's and yet your TSH, T4 and T3 can look perfectly normal. (Just remember these hormones can be in a state of flux, especially with Hashimoto's) There are many...
Yeah, it sounds to me like you definitely need a series of blood tests done. Definitely the one for Hashimoto's. I have read that having family members who have other auto immune diseases, MS is one,...
Tanya, have you been tested for Hashimoto's?, for the antibodies? I can't answer any of your other questions but gee, a lot of those symptoms sound familiar to me....
Take a deep breath, try not to panic and read this. http://www.thyroid.org/what-are-thyroid-nodules/ They are only doing the sensible thing by checking you out thoroughly. (this is a good thing!) I...
Hi, I am hypothyroid with Hashimoto's. Yes, I have intermittent stomach issues also. Ones they can't seem to figure out. I have bouts of bloating, belching, stomach discomfort and my stools are...
I know I would be worried too. These things always provoke anxiety in us. Try to think logically though, as hard as it might be. The majority of lumps, bumps, nodules, cysts, all manner of "funny...
If I were you I'd schedule an appointment and discuss this with your doctor and let him know that it would suit your routine better to take it at night. It may take some adjustment as far as levels...
Hi, neither my doctor, nor the chemist where I purchased my thyroid meds and iron tablets together said anything to me either. I was really quite annoyed at that to be honest. If it weren't for the...
Thanks Kim (sorry to the original poster for butting in here with questions of my own) Wow, never heard of the gene mutation thing before. Glad you have found a solution for it though. I have heard...
Kim I have been reading a lot about the adrenal connection to thyroid problems. I'm not quite sure I understand it all. I thought adrenal insufficiency was caused by stress. So how does one "treat"...
Some people even take their meds last thing at night to avoid this confusion and complication. I read an article the other day that stated that absorption of thyroxine can be better if taken last...
It's a confusing issue isn't it. From what I can gather things like calcium fortified cereals or even orange juice would be the things to look out for. I don't imagine a little cream in your coffee...
I've been reading some encouraging things about including selenium in your diet. It appears to be very supportive for the production of thyroid hormone. Safer to obtain from food sources rather than...