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Strange sickness!

I've been unwell for a while now-this is the 4th week. The 1st week felt like a mild stomach bug, but I wasn't physically sick, and the past few weeks, I've had on and off sickness. I've had a blood test done, and the only thing which was abnormal, was my thyroid, which is slightly suppressed (we're going to repeat the test again in 3 months). I feel like this might be related to my monthly cycle, as I used to vomit, black out, and be in a great deal of pain, every month, but because I've not felt well, I feel like it's messed up my cycle. I've had a few cramps, for a couple of weeks, but have not 'started'. Any ideas?
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649848 tn?1534633700
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Do you have a copy of your lab report?  What actual "thyroid" test(s) were done and what were the results, with reference ranges?  They probably did TSH, but they "might" also have done Free T3 and Free T4?

I can only assume, that your "slightly suppressed thyroid" was determined by a TSH test, but I can't make any suggestions, based on an assumption.
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They just did a general blood test, to test for everything, and the only thing which showed up, was the "slightly suppressed thyroid".

I don't take any medication-only herbal supplements, and a healthy diet!
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649848 tn?1534633700
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What thyroid tests were done?  If you're only getting TSH, you're wasting your time.  You need to have Free T3 and Free T4 done, as well, since those are the actual thyroid hormones and give a much clearer picture of what's going on.

Are you on any type of thyroid medication?  If so, what med/dosage?
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