Thyroid

[cherryhill1033]

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 12 years ago, had papilary and tall cell deviant. I had a tyroidectomy, then a neck dissection, and finally 2 more susrgeries to remove cancerous nodules. I have been on Levoxyl 137MCG for most of that time. I had an excellent docotr specializing in throid nodules, but moved and deal with an MD who mostly deals with diabetes.  My TSH is .138, I am always hot, have not lost weight, and typically am extremely tired especially about 1 hour after taking meds.What do you think?

[Barb135]

If you'll post your results, when you get them, we can better assess your situation and offer more suggestions.  When posting results, be sure to include reference ranges, which vary lab to lab and have to come from your own report.

[cherryhill1033]

Thanks for your post. I'm tryig to find a new endo. here who is somewhat reliable. In the meantime, I'm seeing a new internist and will have all bloodwork done. Thanks Barb

[Barb135]

If TSH is the only thing being tested, you might want to start looking for a better thyroid doctor.  You should also be getting tested for Free T3 and Free T4, every time you have blood work.

TSH is a pituitary hormone and often does not reflect actual thyroid hormone levels.  My TSH stays at < 0.01, but my FT's are right where I need them to be, so we don't worry about TSH.

Your symptoms sound hypo, but it's impossible to tell, without adequate blood work.