Thyroid

always been hypothyroid, don't know if there is anything you can do to prevent from becoming hypo! just please keep an eye on it...especially if you find yourself excessively sleepy, cranky, cold fingers/toes, and weight gain...get retested 'cuz you are probably low.

don't know if it makes a difference for you since you are not officially hypothyroid, but i have to limit cabbage and soy products as they can interfere with my thyroid meds.

I know this doesn't directly answer your question, but even though my thyroid is fine, blood work has shown that I produce more thyroid receptors than necessary. So, I take thyroid medication and it has really helped my energy level. Have you asked your doctor about the possibility of thyroid meds?

I had to post on this message because this is such a difficult topic. First I recommend that you see an Endicrinologist for the best advice but I will give you my two cents. Hypothyroid normals are extremely broad and most phyisicians will not treat for Hypothyroidism with out exceeding the normal limit on a lab report. However Endicrinologist will generally treat if the TSH is greater than 2.0. With this being said they will also evaluate other tests such as a FT4 for circulating thyroxine. For you the disadvantage of not seeking further treatment is that weight loss will be very difficult until your TSH is regulated. I too have had hypothyroidism in my family but I was not treated correctly for many years because I was "Normal" on the lab report. On my first visit to the Endicrinologist he felt my throat and determined that I need a sonogram. The results of the sonogram indicated another lab test, Thyroglobulin Antibody test. This with the phyical examination led the doctor to diagnose my hypothyroidism as Hashimoto's Disease. I spoke with one physician that I worked closely with and trust and he said that it was no big deal and that is actually quite common so I am not too concerned with the diagnosis. Of all the specialists out there a good Endicrinologist is worth the expense and the time. So that is my two cents, I hope it helps.

Getting medical advice from a bunch of heehaws on mfp is redonkulous. Go to the doctor.

:flowerforyou: TSH of 3 is very nice and normal.

I cannot recommend Centrum Silver plus 50 for women enough. If you are worried about thyroid and goiter, the vitamin has iodine in it. It also has extra vitamin D, calcium, iron, and B 12. Not having enough of these vitamins can cause fatigue and they are now finding that getting enough D helps women to lose weight. It helped me. I would just keep getting yearly check ups, talk to your doctor about your concerns, and try a good multi-vitamin.

I had to post on this message because this is such a difficult topic. First I recommend that you see an Endicrinologist for the best advice but I will give you my two cents. Hypothyroid normals are extremely broad and most phyisicians will not treat for Hypothyroidism with out exceeding the normal limit on a lab report. However Endicrinologist will generally treat if the TSH is greater than 2.0. With this being said they will also evaluate other tests such as a FT4 for circulating thyroxine. For you the disadvantage of not seeking further treatment is that weight loss will be very difficult until your TSH is regulated. I too have had hypothyroidism in my family but I was not treated correctly for many years because I was "Normal" on the lab report. On my first visit to the Endicrinologist he felt my throat and determined that I need a sonogram. The results of the sonogram indicated another lab test, Thyroglobulin Antibody test. This with the phyical examination led the doctor to diagnose my hypothyroidism as Hashimoto's Disease. I spoke with one physician that I worked closely with and trust and he said that it was no big deal and that is actually quite common so I am not too concerned with the diagnosis. Of all the specialists out there a good Endicrinologist is worth the expense and the time. So that is my two cents, I hope it helps.

I went undiagnosed for 7 years, had a regular thyroid panel done several times and came back normal. I went to urgent care for some pain meds ( I had a broken disk and was in bad shape) , the doctor stopped me mid sentence and said me to explain my thyroid, it appeared enlarged to him but my thyroid panel was always normal......long story short, I was sent for an ultra sound and indeed my thyroid was enlarged. He then ordered a basic thyroid panel along with T3 & T4 which checked for antibodies. Indeed I was positive for the antibody and had Hashimotos Disease. I had to have my thyroid removed because it was to advanced and couldn't be treated with meds to shrink it. What happens with Hashimotos is it creates antibodies causing the thyroid to attack itself making it enlarged. The only way to discover it is via the T3 & T4 tests. It is hereditary need to need to clarify exactally what your mom has and see if any other family....aunts, uncles, grandma, grandpa have this also and communicate that with your physician because it could make a difference in which tests are ordered. Don't wait...don't let this go too long talk to your family and let your physician know!!

Check out this website there are many people there that know so much more about thyroid issues and will help you read your labs and understand symptoms etc.....

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

Good luck.....don't sit on this do something having to have your thyroid remove stinks. Your thyroid controls more than you ever can understand.