TSH level 306 . Free T4 0.33 .

[slam0911]

Can someone help me understand my situation/health condition ? I would appreciate any information on it , the specifics  , or dangers . Thanks in advance . I have a multinodular goiter in my Thyroid gland . I had an ultrasound done July of 2014 and went to the ER June of 2015 . I have the records , reports , an x ray on a disk , and the ultrasound images on a disk . My TSH level is 306 and Free T4 is 0.33 .Thyroid - Hypothyroidism - Depression - Anxiety - Had two children - Smoke cigarettes . Almost every day is a bad day . My throat feels like I am being strangled . The pain used to be consist on the sides of my neck , but has spread to my upper neck , right below my jaw . I find myself yawning for air . My moods are mostly sad , depressed , indifferent , or angry  . I am happy sometimes . I have headaches almost all the time , and I become sensitive to light and sound . The pain is really hard to ease  . I don't socialize much . I don't like being around people anymore because I find it harder to interact with everything going on . I am confused at times , and my memory worsens .

[Barb135]

Everything you are describing are symptoms of severe hypothyroidism... this is a very serious condition you have and it MUST be treated IMMEDIATELY.  Without replacement thyroid hormones, you run the risk of going into a life threatening coma...

Do you have someone who can help you?  Seeking help or telling someone about your condition is not complaining - it's saving your life.

[slam0911]

I have noticed another symptom I have been experiencing . Sometimes my heart starts racing and I feels like its about to jump out of my chest . (I am not sure of anyway to describe it .) I can feel it pounding , and it is hard to breathe , like some kind of force is weighing in on my chest . I can't move very quickly of course , so it isn't due to excessive work out or movement . I just didn't know if there was an explanation to this . I can't talk to / complain about my issues or complications to my friends or family . I feel more comfortable reaching out here . I have appreciated everyone's input and concern . It sure isn't something I am used to . So thank you , once again . I appreciate the support and advice .

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hi there,

You've been given excellent, heart felt advice.  Please follow Barb's suggestion to seek immediate medical attention to address this health crisis.  We wish you the very best and will help in any way we can.  

[slam0911]

Thank you . I appreciate the support !!!

[MH Community Mgr]

Thank you for your update below slam0911.

We are glad you were able to see your doctor, and he's able to help.  

Feel Better Soon!

Best,
Cheryl
MH Community Mgr

[slam0911]

Thank you . Because of this site I was able to be motivated by others to take a step in bettering my health .

[Barb135]

Your confusion is most likely caused by being very hypo...

Most likely your TSH has gone even higher and your FT4 is even lower than it was, previously... Please seek treatment as soon as possible...

[slam0911]

I will schedule an appointment for my little sister tomorrow . Hopefully he will have something to tell me .

[slam0911]

Danggit !! I didn't post the ultrasound report correctly . I had to copy from scratch because I lost my disk and couldn't pull it up , there was something missing about the left lobe . so here it is , copied from the disk .


Exam: ULTRASOUND OF THE THYROID
Clinical data : Hypothyroidism.
Technique : Real-time grayscale imaging of the thyroid was performed. Images
supplemented with color Doppler technique.
Prior studies : No prior studies submitted.
Findings : The right lobe of the thyroid measures 4.6 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm and
demonstrates a hypoechoic nodule measuring 1.1 x 0.6 x 0.9 cm.
The left lobe of the thyroid measures 3.2 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm and demonstrates a
hypoechoic nodule measuring 1.2 x 0.7 cm.
The isthmus measures 0.5 cm and is unremarkable.
IMPRESSION : Heterogenous echogenicity and multiple nodal suggestive of
multinodular goiter or thyroiditis.
Hypoechoic nodule 1.1 cm x 0.6 cm x 0.9 cm midportion of the right lobe
of thyroid.
1.2 cm x 1 cm hypoechoic nodule midportion of right lobe of thyroid.
Recommendation : Fine-needle aspiration and cytology.
Follow up as clinically indicated.

[slam0911]

Thanks to all the responses !!