B/c I had so many symptoms, I started thyroid treatment 10 months ago after blood tests showed a TSH of 2.97 and Free T3 of 251 (230-420). Antibody tests were negative. I realize it's unusual to treat for hypoT with these results, but I've had dramatic improvement in some symptoms (constipation and depression).
I still have fatigue, concentration, and sleep difficulties. So I had a sleep study and was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (averaged 47 arousals/hr). I'm 36 and not overweight. (My apnea-like symptoms started at age 27. But I couldn't find a doctor who would prescribe a study until now).
My question is: though my thyroid tests are 'normal' could there be something wrong with my thyroid that is causing the apnea? Do I need an ultrasound? Or, conversely, can years of untreated sleep apnea cause one to have suboptimal thyroid levels?
Jenny