Hello Everyone,
you assistance is very appreciated. I have spent 8-months dealing with symptoms and recently, last week, had Thyroid panel blood drawn. Here, are my results below in culmination with other, various lab work, and symptoms I have had and am currently experiencing. Why I am writing on this board, I would like some second opinions, or any sort of information so I can regain my health back. Most importantly, do I have hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism; hyperparathyroidism, or something of the sorts? PCOS? Is anemia something I should be exploring, as well? Results and symptoms pointing to anything else? Any other test I should be requesting? Again, your help is so appreciated.
Age: 28 (Female)
Medical History: No prior illnesses/injuries/surgeries
No smoker, No drinker, No drug use
Have never taken in medications in past
Exercised prior frequently: 4-5 times for week for 1 hour or greater (cycling; hiking; running). Have not exercised in 8-months due to symptoms.
Height 5'6; Weight 140
Blood test:
-TSH: 3.41 (9/12); 1.22 on 7/12; draw on 10/12 was TSH 1.47
-T4 (TOTAL): 7.1 (range 4.5-12.0)
-T4, FREE: 1.0 (range 0.9-1.8)
-T3, FREE: 2.5 (range 2.3-4.2)
-T3, TOTAL: 76 (range 76-181)
-Thyroglobulin Antibodies: < 20 (range <20)
-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies: <10 (range <35)
*Note: Blood was drawn at Noon.
Other Previous Results:
-B12: 200 (range 200-900)
* Have taken one-weekly B12 injections (1000mcg) and B12 is now up to 1000)
-Homocystenie: 12.1 (range is <12)
-Ferritin: 65 (range 21-291)
-Bilirubin Total: 1.9 (range 0.2-1.2)
-Bilirubin Direct: 0.4 (range 0.0-0.3)
-PTH: 71 (range 10-65)
-Calcium serum: 9.1; 9.4; 10.0; 10.5; 9.4; 9.9 (Range is 8.9-10.1)
-Methylmalonate: <0.2 (on 7/12) and 0.2 (on 9/12)
-Zinc: 71 (range 65-131)
-B6: 16.6 (range 2.1-21.7)
-Alkaline Phosphatse: 54 (37-117)
-Reticulocyte Count: (AUTOMATED 0.88----range 0.47-2.40); (Absolute 0.040----range 0.020-0.109)
-Folate: 16.4 (range 3.0-17.0)
-Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy: 39 (range 25-79)
-Magnesium: 2.1 (range 1.7-2.3)
-Transferrin Total % Saturation: 26 (14-57)
-Iron serum: 93 (range 50-212)
Various, other test/scans/exams:
-ANA is NEGATIVE (no Lupus).
-Have had Western Blot for Lymes disease which was NEGATIVE.
-MRI of head came back fine to rule out MS.
Thyroid:
Had ultrasound: Found 5 calcified nodules on left thyroid. All less than 2mm with no blood going to or circulating around the nodules. No goiter on ultrasound found.
Symptoms:
Dry face
Swollen fingers and ankles
Very cold (cold hands)
Severe headaches
Top of head pain
Sensitivities to OTC pain relievers and make-up
Sore joints
Sore feet (bottom of heel)
Depression (This has been going on for 8-months; very wearing on any individual). Never had any bouts of depression prior.
Anxiety at the beginning. Severe anxiety stopped 4 months into illness. No prior history of any anxiety.
Pale skin (normally olive skinned and tan; I reside in California)
Brain fog
Trouble concentrating
Symptoms worse during menstrual cycle (severe cramps)
Menstrual cycle is off (periods one time at first of the month, another during the middle of next month).
*Never any menstrual problems in the past.
Migraines
Hair loss
Tender scalp
Darker more frequent hair growth on chin area
Temple and left cheekbone pain
Swore, tired eyes
Eye twitching
Throat feels tight off-and-on
Forehead pain
Thirsty
Tired, fatigued, and irritable
Other Information:
Have eaten a gluten-free diet for over a year.
Did not eat cow's milk products or meat for 5 years. Did eat fish. Since June 2012, have been eating meat and diary as well as taking the one-weekly B12 (cyncobolamin injection).
Lastly, any assistance is appreciated as well as if anyone knows or could recommend a good Endocrinologist in the Sarasota Florida area, that would be helpful.
Thank you and cheers to good health!