Re: Strange blood test results
From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 17 May 2002 17:19:42 -0500 (CDT)
Well, I'm not a doctor, just a thyroid patient. To me your TSH doesn't
seem too bad, I would be okay with my TSH in that range. I've been
there and felt pretty good. I've gotten a little hyper recently because
my medication was increased more than it should have been when I was at
your level.
If you really feel like you'd like to rule it out as a problem, why
don't you ask the doctor to give you a trial of .25 mcg for 8 weeks and
if you don't feel better, and your lab results indicate that you're
hyper that you'll quit the trial. Being hyper is not fun, and it can
even cause weight gain and depression (it has for me).
The foot doctor I went to offered to charge me a lower rate when my
insurance didn't cover the orthotics. However, as I said taping worked
pretty well for me and I had been in a lot of pain. Also, my mother
told me that everyone that she know who got orthotics were unhappy with
them in a short time - so I listened to my mother, like a good daughter
and I haven't regretted not getting them. But I'm sure treating my
thyroid made a big difference in their healing.
Were you x-rayed to see if heel spurs had developed? You might just give
the night splint a chance, these doctors make a ton of money selling
orthotics, my foot doctor charged $100.00 less than yours.
Here's an excellant site for the PF http://www.heelspurs.com
there's a lot of information, product reviews and a forum. PF is pretty
common among thryoid patients, but it's not the only cause. My TSH was
9.6 when my PF started, so, while we're all different, I don't know if
it's as likely that it's causing yours.
In my opinion, the best diet for PCOS/IR is one that is very high in
fiber - mostly fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
Good luck.
Anne.
At Thu, 16 May 2002, TJ wrote:
>
>Thanks so much for the info.. I just had my thyroid tested and my TSH
>was either 2.42 or 2.61 (I can't remember offhand) and my T4 was
>8.something. She said these were perfectly normal and we talked about
>the article in the British Medical Journal by Wheetman that said TSH
>readings over 1 or 2 could be considered abnormal but she doesn't see a
>problem with my thyroid. I don't know - I think I do have some
>symptoms, my skin is SO dry and scaly and itchy most of the time. Do
>those numbers sound bad to you? I am still waiting to hear from my
>insurance co. about the orthotics (God I hope they cover them, $450!!!)
>and I did get the night splint as well. Can't wait for them to start
>feeling better!
>
>She also gave me a referral to a dietician/nutritionist at a nearby
>hospital so I'm going to go there and see what they have to say as well.
>
>Thanks again, I really appreciate your input!
>
>Tracy
>
>At Thu, 16 May 2002, Anne wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 14 May 2002, TJ wrote:
>>>
>>>problem with that right now is I was just dx with plantar fasciitis so
>>>walking's a bit of a problem. Working on that though with physical
>>>therapy & orthotics so hopefully I will be able to in the next couple of
>>>weeks.
>>>
>>Just saw this last part of your message.
>>
>>I had that plantar fasciitis too, I get that when my thyroid is off-
>>high or low, have you been tested? TSH should be between 1-2.
>>
>>My insurance didn't cover orthotics but I found having my feet taped for
>>a week helped a great deal and I had been in so much pain that it kept
>>me up at night. I only went to physical therapy once but I did do the
>>recommended exercises. Rolling a frozen bottle of water under your feet
>>for 10 minutes a few times a day will help, so will rolling a golf ball
>>under your foot - feels great. If the pain is bad, and your insurance
>>doesn't cover orthotics ask your doctor about night splints, some people
>>prefer them to the orthotics. It is very important to let it heal or it
>>just gets worse.
>>
>>You might be able to exercise on a stationary bike or in a pool in the
>>mean time.
>>
>>Good luck.
>>
>>Anne
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