Hypothyroidism

[Anonymous]

Just curious, if you have hypothyroidism what was your test reading? I'm at 3.9 which my doctor says is normal but per the new endocrinologist scales I am hypo. I have an endo appt this week to explore my test results. What are you on the scale and did you have to advocate for yourself?

[Anonymous]

I was at 3.3 and my GP started me on Synthroid. It made a huge difference. I was really tired and felt like I had the flu all the time prior to starting Synthroid. Go to an endo and if they don't treat you get a 2nd opinion. There's no reason to live with thyroid problems when it's treatable.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, PP. Were you cold, tired, having odd leg sensations? My hair isn't dry or brittle but I am watching what I eat/exercising and packing on ridiculous weight. I am also breast feeding and not losing. My thyroid at 3.9 on the new scale is very high. I feel like my doctor isn't looking at the big picture, more just telling me my one number is normal when compared to an outdated chart.

[Anonymous]

PP here. Your number is NOT normal. Why does your doctor say it's normal. Above 3 is not normal, although up until a few years ago anything up to 5 was considered normal. I did not feel cold, I felt like I had the flu and was very tired, was going to bed as soon as kids fell asleep, sleeping 12 hours a night and was still exhausted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP here. Your number is NOT normal. Why does your doctor say it's normal. Above 3 is not normal, although up until a few years ago anything up to 5 was considered normal. I did not feel cold, I felt like I had the flu and was very tired, was going to bed as soon as kids fell asleep, sleeping 12 hours a night and was still exhausted.

My doctor uses the old scale and to them up to 5 is still normal. She wouldn't refer me to an endo so I just made an appt for myself. I just *know* something isn't right with my body.

[Anonymous]

As a thyroid patient (originally had Graves Disease, radiated thyroid and am now Hypo) follow your body. I know when my labs are off just by what by body is telling me and I have been right for three years. Maybe you should get a second opinion - I did when I wasn't happy with my previous Endo. I highly recommend Peter Ross in Fairfax.