Ok, so I know this isn't about MC, but I just got some Thyoid tests back and know some of you know a lot about this from reading some past threads. I'm unsure what to make of this.
T3 Uptake: 31.6 (24.3 - 39)
fT3 : 2.6 (2.59 - 4.43)
rT3: 228 (90 - 350)
T4: 6.6 (4.4 - 12.5)
fT4: not done because it was ordered incorrectly
TSH: .8 (.3 - 4.2)
IgA: 281 (69 - 382)
Thyroid Globulin Antibody: <20 (<40)
anti - TPO: 32 (<35)
I don't seem to have many hypothyroid symptoms - more adrenal I think. I am quite thin, and get cold very easily. My hands and feet are almost always cold. I cannot regulate my body temp very well. Put me in a hot bath and I quickly overheat, but I want the water very warm because I'm cold to start with. I have full eyebrows. During pregnancy, my hair slowed growing dramatically. I can exercise intensely (or used to anyway) and sweat very little if at all. I have thick, coarse hair that is more curly than it used to be. My nails used to be thin and brittle and flake off, now, they rarely break and are stronger, but have small vertical ridges. My skin is mixed oily and dry. I fail the adrenal pupil test and am quite sensitive to sunlight. My temps are all over the place. I haven't taken them in the 3hr increments, because I always forget to finish them. But I can get out of a hot shower and have it be 97.8, or sometimes it'll be 99. Does this mean it's more than likely adrenal and less thyroid? I haven't done the adrenal saliva testing but plan to soon. I used to have sleep patterns that would be stay up late, have a hard time going to sleep, wake up sweating about 4:00am, go back to sleep around 6:00 and be exhausted when I woke up for the day. Now, I go to sleep fairly easily, and depending on what I've eaten that day will sleep very well or wake up about 2:00am and stay awake for 2hrs before going back to sleep and waking up tired. But usually when I wake up I am wired and antsy.
Thanks!
Thyroid people -- help please
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Hi Shonda,
Remember, I'm not a doctor, so all I can do is to offer my "thoughts", and suggest that you pursue this with your doctor.
Longitudinal ridges in fingernails are somewhat common, and unless your nails are thin and brittle, the ridges probably have no significance.
Bear in mind that fluctuations in body temperature of up to a degree, are rather common, and many of us with MC have sleep issues.
Though you do have some "suspicious" thyroid test results, I don't believe that you are either hypothyroid or hyperthyroid, (It's a shame that we don't have a Free T4 result, because it's an important number.) Based on your test results, and your description of your other symptoms, I would have to say that there could be something affecting your hypothalamus. Here's why: Among other things, the hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, anger, and circadian cycles. It synthesizes and secretes neurohormones, which in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of pituitary hormones. It also is responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.
There can be various causes for a malfunctioning hypothalamus, but some that might be relevant in your case, include:
* Anorexia
* Bleeding
* Bulimia
* Genetic disorders
* Growths (tumors)
* Infections and swelling (inflammation)
* Malnutrition
* Too much iron
If you've had radiation, surgery, or any head injuries, recently, those would also be on that list. If the problem is due to a tumor, you should have headaches, and/or loss of vision.
It could be due to a combination of causes, of course, but if you are very thin, it's possible that could be connected with the problem. If I were in your shoes, I would run this past my doctor, or better yet, a good endocrinologist.
Tex
Remember, I'm not a doctor, so all I can do is to offer my "thoughts", and suggest that you pursue this with your doctor.
Longitudinal ridges in fingernails are somewhat common, and unless your nails are thin and brittle, the ridges probably have no significance.
Bear in mind that fluctuations in body temperature of up to a degree, are rather common, and many of us with MC have sleep issues.
Though you do have some "suspicious" thyroid test results, I don't believe that you are either hypothyroid or hyperthyroid, (It's a shame that we don't have a Free T4 result, because it's an important number.) Based on your test results, and your description of your other symptoms, I would have to say that there could be something affecting your hypothalamus. Here's why: Among other things, the hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, anger, and circadian cycles. It synthesizes and secretes neurohormones, which in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of pituitary hormones. It also is responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.
There can be various causes for a malfunctioning hypothalamus, but some that might be relevant in your case, include:
* Anorexia
* Bleeding
* Bulimia
* Genetic disorders
* Growths (tumors)
* Infections and swelling (inflammation)
* Malnutrition
* Too much iron
If you've had radiation, surgery, or any head injuries, recently, those would also be on that list. If the problem is due to a tumor, you should have headaches, and/or loss of vision.
It could be due to a combination of causes, of course, but if you are very thin, it's possible that could be connected with the problem. If I were in your shoes, I would run this past my doctor, or better yet, a good endocrinologist.
Tex
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I've read your post a few times now, and wondered if you might have some hormonal imbalances. You didn't mention how old you are, but peri-menopause or menopause might be causing some of the symptoms. There are tests for levels of your estrogen, progesterone, testoserone, DHEA, etc. I'm sure you could locate reading on those topics, to determine how much you fit the patterns for different hormone deficiencies.
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Hi Shonda,Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject: Finally doing a colonoscopy!
In 2 weeks. GI doc said we would do a colonoscopy with biopsies and an endoscopy with biopsies. The way he talked, he gave me the impression that he expects a positive result for MC. He's only doing the endoscopy because of the gastritis symptoms. He said he thinks that it's related to what we'll find in the colonoscopy, but since I was already asleep may as well do the other end too if I wanted. I figured why not. I'm nervous, but really ready for this test. Any health implications for doing biopsies at both ends at the same time? Do those wounds heal pretty quickly?
I'm unsure about the half-litely prep; my mom had a horrible experience with go-lytley. He said he preferred I use this prep if we suspect MC though because it's less irritating to the colon lining than phosphasoda which my mom prefers. So, I hope that goes well.
Is this the week you have your colonoscopy? If so, ask your Doc to reorder your Thyroid tests, because Tex is right, FreeT-4 is an important test.
"The free T4 test is a newer test that is not affected by protein levels. Since free T4 is the active form of thyroxine, it is thought by many to be a more accurate reflection of thyroid hormone function and, in most cases, its use has replaced that of the total T4"
Please let us know how your scopes go?
Thanks all. My scope is tomorrow. I just now got all that drink down. I hope things are clean now; it took me quite a bit longer to get it down. It wasn't horrible, but if I'da tried to drink 8oz every ten minutes, it woulda come out the wrong end.
My hormone levels came back fine a couple of years ago. Weird thing though, when I got pregnant, I had to use progesterone the first 3 months to keep from bleeding even though my progesterone levels were great.
My hormone levels came back fine a couple of years ago. Weird thing though, when I got pregnant, I had to use progesterone the first 3 months to keep from bleeding even though my progesterone levels were great.
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I couldn't drink that stuff as fast as I was suppose to either, but you did it. Good luck tomorrow & keep us posted. Hopefully your results will be available soon and you'll know what direction to go in. 