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» alibaba25 - I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid

Hi, Im 34 and since the age of 18 have felt extream lethargy, fluctuations in weight, times of depression (although im generally a happy fun person)I have been to my GP on numerous occations over the years only to be told lethargy could be 101 things Your probrably a bit stressed.
Well now I am stressed but as a result of this problem. In Jan this year I became quite ill with dissy spells, nausea and a swollen stomach, I went to my GP as I thought I might have been pregnant dispite doing 2 pregnany tests that were -ve, he felt my stomach and said he was baffled as to what it might be as he said it didn't feel right. I went for a scan on the ovaries and uterus which were fine. I then had blocked ears which doc said needed to be syringed - this took 4weeks as I have ear canals like a baby, I put the nausea down to the blocked ears, but the GP said this was not the case? still no answer to whats wrong. Eventually my ears were unblocked and the nausea was only mild, I then developed a blocked lymph node under my jaw line, my GP run some bloods, that came back with a Boarder Line TFT, I was sent for an appointment with ENT doc, whom said he thinks i have stones in the lymph node, I mentioned about the TFT results and he said he would scan the thyroid when he scans the lymph node. I have just been back to ENT 2 wks ago and he said I had Hashimoto's thyroiditis with episodes of hypothyroid as a result, he said he would do another TFT and FT4. I have today got the results which came back normal, my GP wont treat me as they are normal although I still have all the symptoms I still cant shift 9-10lb in weight I gained, still lethargic, foggy head, low sex drive, and im still getting times that i am have nausea, dizzy spells and bad headaches now.
I must add I have had 2 children with both pregnancies (although had bad sickness throughout) I felt fantastic more energy, more alert, I also lost weight after both and was around 14lb lighter than I am now. I have a small frame and am slight so I do feel when I say to the doc's I have gained weight the shrug it off because of this. HELP I NEED SOME SUGGESTIONS AS TO WHAT TO DO NEXT. Im fed up with feeling like half a person.

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» Elaine Moore - I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid

In response to I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid posted by alibaba25:
You have a right to copies of your laboratory results. Get these copies and post your results so I can see if all the tests needed were done. You should have had an FT4, FT3, TSH and tests for thyroid antibodies.
There's some debate about treating hypothyroidism and more and more doctors are realizing that the TSH range used by most labs is too low, and that when thyroid antibodies are present, treatment is often needed even when TFT results are normal or within range.
The medical offices you went to should be able to fax you or provide you with copies of your results. If you had your tests done at a hospital lab you can go to the tmedical records department to get copies. Best, Elaine

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» alibaba25 - I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid

In response to I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid posted by daisyelaine:

Hi, I have now recieved the results as asked for the first was in Feb 03 for TFT results were 2.8, next April 05 serum TSH level 2.3,April 06 TSH 5.5 + Serum free T4 13.7, July 06 TSH 2.5. That is all the tests done in the last three years excluding two at the hospital I think were normal, but as yet have not got the results.
Any help as to what I do next would be much appreciated. PS The Hashimoto's Thyroiditis was diagnosed when having a scan on a blocked lymph node. Thanks

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» Elaine Moore - I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid

In response to I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid posted by alibaba25:
Hi,
If your current doctor won't treat you for hypothyroidism, you might want to do a search on Wilson's syndrome. Doctors who follow the views of Broda Barnes and Dennis Wilson understand that TFT results can be misleading. In your case, since Hashimoto's was diagnosed, it would be helpful to have levels of thyroglobulin and TPO antibodies and start you on replacement hormone. If you do a search you should be able to find a list of doctors who follow Wilson's approach to treatment.

It would be helpful too to have blood tests for celiac disease, which is gluten sensitivity. Gluten is the protein in wheat, rye, and barley. Many people with autoimmune thyroid disease have gluten sensitivity. Some people react to gluten by being bloated and nauseous. Keep us posted, and best to you, Elaine

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» alibaba25 - I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid

In response to I need some answers please. Hashimoto's and hypothyroid posted by daisyelaine:

Hi, I have had a celiac test and are awaiting results.Thankyou for the info on The Wilson's approach, I will take my temp as requested and see what results I get. Unfortunately the nearest Dr that would treat for this is 250 miles away from me.
I was doing some research on adrenal fatigue (sounds like me) would a cortisol test help in detecting this??
I dont think I mentioned I have colitis/proctitis and for some reason its been very bad for the past year, starting just before I had the bad bout of illness, so was wanting to know if this was a resulting factor of low cortisol? not being able to bring down inflamation?? or am I totally wrong. Any help appreciated. Thanks Ali

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