Normal results thyroid testing, but still having symptoms!
teawithmilkplease
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Hello everyone.
2 weeks ago I had a thyroid panel done after fasting at my doctor's office and I was told that my thyroid levels were normal, though for the past seven years I've been hypothyroid and have many symptoms, even when taking medication. I hadn't had my levels checked in nearly 2 years, but I have a REALLY difficult time losing weight, have high anxiety/forgetfulness/fatigue, and constant swollen legs and ankles. I'm certain that I still have symptoms of being hypothyroid even though my levels came back as normal. I take 100 mcg of levothyroxine in the morning. Has anyone else had this problem? What can I do about it? Any help would be appreciated.
2 weeks ago I had a thyroid panel done after fasting at my doctor's office and I was told that my thyroid levels were normal, though for the past seven years I've been hypothyroid and have many symptoms, even when taking medication. I hadn't had my levels checked in nearly 2 years, but I have a REALLY difficult time losing weight, have high anxiety/forgetfulness/fatigue, and constant swollen legs and ankles. I'm certain that I still have symptoms of being hypothyroid even though my levels came back as normal. I take 100 mcg of levothyroxine in the morning. Has anyone else had this problem? What can I do about it? Any help would be appreciated.
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I also take cytomel which is a T3 replacement. I take it twice a day; in A.M. and about noon. This really helps with fatigue. Levo is generic and it is not always a consistent dose (I take brand synthroid for that reason). I have an endocrinologist who really helped when I complained about symptoms. It sounds that your doc is not so interested. You might want to look around for a good endocrinologist (I had to go through a number of docs before I found one that was able to deal with my symptoms).0
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You need to find a doctor who will treat you based on your symptoms not your lab values. I sounds like you need increased dose of Levo or addition of T3. If that doesn't work switching to natural dessicated thyroid like Armour or Nature throid. Get a print out of your labs and find yourself a new doc, preferrably one that is willing to prescribe dessicated thyroid. If you haven't yet visited and read, website stopthethyroidmadness.com has tons of great info.0
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If you haven't already, go to the facebook page called Thyroid Sexy. There is a list of great doctors in the notes section. Hopefully one will be listed for your area.0
