Re: Anyone have hypothyroidism?
From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:32:20 -0600 (CST)
Yes, and I had none of the symptoms you mention.
I haven't read the other replies, apologize if my response repeats
another's.
You need to get a blood test - TSH, free T4 and free T3 your TSH should
be between 1-2 to be "normal" the reported lab values are simply
incorrect.
T4 and T3 should be mid-point.
It can be difficult to find a doctor who knows that TSH should be
between 1-2 so you may have to do some changing/self advocating if you
are above this level.
Good luck
At Sat, 26 Jan 2002, Christa wrote:
>
>I do have PCOS and have been taking gluco for over a year as well as
>Diane (bcp)along with spironolactone. My symptoms have still not been
>relieved completely. At any rate I also seem to exhibit many of the
>symptoms which accompany hypothyroidism.
>
>I'm extremely cold most of the time (except summer months when I'm
>comfortable while most people are sweaty). My hands and feet are the
>coldest as well as my nose. I actually do not like Air Conditioning. I
>NEVER sweat unless I'm running on the tread mill for at least 2 miles. I
>have no need to put on deoderant as I never prespire. My skin is
>terribly dry especially in the winter. I must put lotion over my entire
>body after every shower or my skin flakes away. I have a very hard time
>getting up in the morning regardless of the amount of hours I have
>slept.
>
>Most of my doctors over the years have commented about the size of my
>thyroid. The seem to think it's enlarged. I have been reading books
>about thyroid conditions and believe mine is part of the problem.
>
>Is anyone else suffering from hypothyroidism as well as PCOS?
>
>--
>Christa :-)
>
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