I had a large mass on the right side of my thyroid. Doctor removed right side and one parathyroid gland (no cancer). I have high insulin (taking 500 mg metformin 2x daily). Doctor put me on phentermine for weight loss (no help). I just had my thyroid tested since surgery. My Free T4 is .96 and TSH 12.74. Insulin still at 16 while on Metformin. Sodium 138, Potassium 4.0, Creatinine 1.0, Calcium 9.4, Random glucose 89. Doctor put me on Levothyroxin 75 mcg 1x daily. What is the normal level range for the Free T4, Free T3, and TSH and Calcium, Creatinine, Potassium, Sodium, and insulin? I feel like **** since they removed my thyroid. Tired all the time and cranky. Can't lose weight no matter what I try and I have tried every diet under the sun along with regular exercise up to 4 hours every day. I just got the prescription for the Levothyroxin today, so I will start tomorrow. Do you think there could be another cause in addition to the thyroid that is preventing me from losing weight? Hypothalamus, adrenal, pituitary glands? Should I have any of these checked?
I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome (reason for metformin). I'm tired of Doctors that won't listen to me. I have been to several Doctors over the years and they tell me there is nothing wrong with me. One even told me that my problem is that I don't leave the kitchen. I eat 300-500 calories per day and zero carbs per day. I work out AT LEAST 2 hours per day, one hour weight training and 1 hour cardio. Something is wrong with me!! Please help!!