I was healthy until about 15 months ago at which time I was hospitalized with arrhythmia, shortness of breath, and weakness. Over the subsequent months I lost 17 pounds, had GI symptoms (IBS symptoms, passing food quickly), was fatigued all the time, had considerable chest and throat pain, sleep disturbances and episodes of telangiectasia in my hands. I went through extensive cardiac testing (normal with some benign SVT, PVC, PAC and bradycardia - resting rate in the 50's goign down to 40 during sleep) in addition to a range of other tests (ANA reflex positive, titer negative, high cholesterol, large gallstone, pulmonary function test revealed RV 250% of normal but function was in tact). Ultimately I had my gallbladder removed, was treated for anxiety/panic (shrink concluded I was anxious but in response to my health issues - ie - the anxiety was/is not primary cause) and am being treated, with minimal success, for GERD. I have been active on the Heart boards at medhelp but am looking at the thyroid section now because every Dr I see asks about Lyme and Thyroid but immediately moves on when they hear I've been tested. Upon doing further research I've found that thyroid conditions, particularly thyroiditis and hypothyrodism, fit my symptom patterns - and given that I have had TSH levels above 3.0 (barely above however - 3.22 last time) I thought I'd check in with you all. I also have begun taking my basal temp in the morning and, so far, my temps range from 95.9-96.3 upon waking. My temperature does seem to rise to normal levels during the day (though I am generally a little low 97.5-98.0) - I feel I should mention that I don't generally "feel" cold. I'm still looking for answers because I am tired most the of the time, have little energy or patience and still experience regular chest pain and throat pain which does not respond to GERD treatment. Essentially my quality of life has never bounced back and my general physical condition is incompatible with functioning as a good husband, worker, family member etc. Any ideas, similar experiences or considered opions about whether my issues sound like thyroid to you all woudl be appreciated. Thanks for your time.