Thyroiditis hyperthermia and low low pressure.

[sbedge88]

Hi. I am new also to this forum. I have been on meds for 15 yrs and until last year have coped okay. I developed all the original symptoms and the doc increased my thyroxine to 75 mg . My fatigue and brain fog has gone due to I believe the supplements I am taking and dietary changes I have made. I am now suffering with severe cold 34.9c in the morning and I also have low blood pressure which has left me with a feeling like vertigo. Does anyone else suffer with these symptoms and any advice would be appreciated.

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Sbedge88.

Can you get a copy of your recent thyroid results with the lab ref ranges (the figures in brackets after your results) and post them as it will help members to advise whether you are optimally medicated. It doesn't sound as though you are from your symptoms. Your GP receptionist or practice manager should be able to print you off a copy of your results.

[silverfox7]

Welcome! Have you any blood pressure readings as well or are you assuming it must be low because of how you are feeling?

[fortunata]

It sounds to me as if you're under medicated. My low temps didn't resolve until my dose was increased.

[faith63]

You may not be utilizing the t4 meds well. You sound extremely undermedicated.

[Terricotta]

Hi sbedge88, there's some very good information on the following Website. drlam.com/articles/ovarian_...

There's a table of info about half way down the page, which compares hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue symptoms. There's a link between the thyroid and the adrenals. If the adrenals aren't functioning fully then metabolism will decrease. Low blood pressure is a symptom of low functioning adrenals, as is vertigo or dizziness as there isn't sufficient blood pressure the get sufficient blood to the brain . Low body temperature is also a symptom of low functioning adrenals, but it's also associated with hypothyroidism. But, as I say, there's a link between these glands and how they keep the body in balance.

Have you had any long-term stress in your life that you might not have recovered from yet? Stress interferes with thyroid T4 and T3 conversion, resulting in hypothyroidism, but it can also wipe out your adrenals over time, particularly if diet isn't sufficient to replenish resources. Both the thyroid and the adrenals can become low functioning as a result of chronic stress, or even diet, and as one of these is affected the other will be also to keep a balance and reserve energy. It's often difficult to differentiate between the two problems, but there's no point in treating the thyroid only if there's a problem with the adrenals as well. The latter needs sorting first.

It could be that you're undermedicated for your thyroid, as Clutter, faith63 and fortunata say. Certainly a well functioning thyroid would increase your body temperature and blood pressure.

Have a look at the table and see if any of the symptoms listed ring any bells. But certainly speak to your doctor about your meds and how you're feeling.

Kind regards

Terricotta

[sbedge88 in reply to Terricotta]

Thank you, it is very possible I may have adrenal fatigue too. I have had stressful life. My doc said I had chronic fatigue syndrome but that was only because he has ruled out all the other usual suspects. I have never seen an endocrine Dr, do you recommend that I see one? I was going to see a naturopath who specifically deals with thyroid problems?

Thanks again for your help.

[Terricotta in reply to sbedge88]

It might be worth going to see either of these. If they rule out a thyroid problem then you can be sure it's low functioning adrenals. However, if they're not familiar with adrenal problems and just focus on the thyroid (as that's what they will specialise in) you may end up back at square one.

Stress is a major problem and you won't have noticed your health being effected by it over time. You will need to find some way to relax, mentally and physically, to regain your adrenal health, and eat plenty of animal protein. Be very kind to yourself. I'm going through this myself at the moment, having had some severe and chronic stress over the past four years. It's had a knock-on effect on my thyroid, but I'm treating the fatigue first. My doctor doesn't seem to be too concerned that i have thyroid antibodies and my TSH is 2.95 at the moment. I'm not bothered either for the time being while I concentrate on my adrenal fatigue.

Kind regards