... ever been checked for this. I also have several skin tags that haven been with me for as long as I can remember, at least ten years. I read that hypoglycemia and hypothroid are related and that hives can be an indicator of autoimmune issues. ... (1 replies)

... Hi I was newly diagnosed with hypothroid and was put on 25mcg. of levothroixine. I've been on this for 2 weeks. I feel alot better. I have 3 refills. ... (8 replies)

... l,she wouldn't adjust the dose unless I was having heart palpitations. She said if anything she should reduce the dose since tsh is low. I look at the lists of hypothroid symptoms and I have them all and they got worse instead of better when the dose was changed. I was wondering if Armour would make me feel better. ... (1 replies)

... OK, your doctor is saying your labs are normal because they are within the reference ranges. That is a pile of crap. He should compare to normal peoples values. Below, I compare to median values for normal males under 60 years of age. Your TSH is 2.23, compared to median of 1.2 to 1.4. Indicates hypothroid. Your FT4 is 1.43, compared to median of 1.1 to 1.36. Indicates... (4 replies)

... that tsh is very high, her body is calling for more hormone, her free t3 and free t4 should be above mid range to feel better. Her symptoms are typical hypothroid symptoms at this point. ... (3 replies)

... Thanks to this board, I am finally beginning to take charge of my thyroid education. I was diagnosed 10 years ago as hypothroid & have felt fine on 125 mcg of levothyroxine. Over the years, the dr.s have tried lowering my dose only to find that I crash pretty quickly. I have been on 112 mcg for about a month now & feeling hypo, but not as bad as in the past. My current dr.... (1 replies)

... I actually am having trouble with circle type rashes right now on my back and on my arms...I also have hypothroid...I am still undianosed on the rash too...I have tried creams...but made it worse...I am waiting to see the dermotologist right now...but I too feel sick...I do know though when you are getting to much thyroid hormone you may experience rashes...have you had your... (2 replies)

... Hi Sierra, Hashi's is a bummer. I was just diagnosed three weeks ago after feeling like total doo doo for over a year. My TSH was only 3.9 and my antibodies were 439. My Free T3 & T4 were in range, but on the very low end. My regular doctor did nothing for me so I found a naturopath. I am taking a supplement called Thytrophin with a slew of vitamins. I was given Nature Throid... (4 replies)

... Thank YOU:) I guess I would just like to have a concrete diagnosis, and a baseline to see how things may change over time with lifestyle/medication modification. But, true, my actions will be the same. (2 replies)

... Since your funds are limited, you don't actually have to bother with a TPO test. You already know you're hypothyroid, have been prescribed med for it. Autoimmunity is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. You can assume that's why you have it. My own holistic MD doesn't even test for antibodies, because to him, it's a moot point. Having Abs doesn't change the treatment in... (2 replies)

... Hi All, So, I recenty got my labs back after many years of confusion over my abnormally low energy levels. The doctor I saw on Fri (not experienced with thyroid), prescriped Levothyroxin and would like to get me an MRI? Ya, I know that's crazy. I have had the following labs done by my student health clinic, but do not have health insurance: T4: 5.2 mcg/dL (4.5-12.0) Total... (2 replies)

... I am hypothroid, take armour thyroid, and have very annoying hot flashes. I've been told after 6 wks. on a double dose of armour thyroid, that my thyroid is back within normal limits. My concern is that my doctor does not pay attention to my T4 reading which is 5.6 normal = 6.0 - 12.0. She says that T4 varies too much through the day. She says TSH is what's... (15 replies)

... She is definitely not hypothyroid (that would be low hormone)---she definitely needs to see the pediatric endocrinologist (my guess is pituitary issue)----I hope you get an appointment soon......bring the blood work. It's important she goes soon, because she has way too much thyroid hormone in her blood stream....and it could be because of a pituitary tumor (these are... (3 replies)

... I posted the following ? today. I have now added the lab reference ranges I was given. Thank you for your replies thus far. I have a 10 yr old daughter who received the following blood test lab results: Free T3=H4.1 Range=(2.2-4.0)**** Free T4=1.3 Range=(0.8-1.5)**** TSH=4.007 Range (0.350-5.000)**** Her symptoms are ECZEMA since infancy and constipation... (3 replies)

... If you know the lab ranges, it would be helpful for you to post them. If her free t3 is high, and her tsh is on the high side (which is how it looks from here but you need the laboratory ranges) she could have a pituitary issue, and you should definitely go see a pediatric endocrinologist. (3 replies)

... I have a 10 yr old daughter who received the following blood test lab results: Free T3=H4.1 Free T4=1.3 TSH=4.007 Her symptoms are ECZEMA since infancy and constipation (since I can 1st remember). She is short in stature and struggles with weight. Can anyone suggest what normal numbers would be for age and give an opinion as to whether I should pursue making an appt. with... (3 replies)

... Hi everyone, I have been hypothroid for three years and was doing okay at 75 mcg of Synthroid for awhile. I started out with low ferritin and a TSH over 5 when diagnosed. ... (2 replies)

... Yes it's true you can have more than one auto immune issue, but usually not more than two. Hashi's and celiac are related, at least gluten intolerance or sensitivity. My daughter has celiac (31 with very mild symptoms and mild small intestinal damage) I have Graves disease and Hashi's (I carry antibodies for both, stress can bring these issues out) I didn't have problems till... (19 replies)

... I am 24yrs old,Just five days back I got to know that I am hypothroid, my TSH count >60..I am under medication. How long will it take for me to get my TSH level to normal.And after starting the medication also will there be continued weight gain till my TSH level gets normal? The doctor said, I could have had this deficiency for about an year now, and I was 52kgs about an year... (1 replies)

... Have your Dr. run a test for T-3 &T-4, not just your TSH. When I first discovered thyroid problems, losing my hair, fatigued, I asked my Primary, and he said I was fine. I had to be pro-active and insist on checking all of the above. Before he sent me the lab slip, I ended up in the hospital with chest pains. I went thru a series of tests, and thank God my heart was fine.... (3 replies)