feeling off balance and generally not well

[christina61]

Hi All I've been hypothyroid since aged 18 now 61 years old and have been on levothyroxine most of my life ...since feb 17 I decided as I was not feeling well with all the usual symptoms of a underactive thyroid I decided to go and see dr. Boardman specialist at the Nuffield Leamington. Since Feb 17 I have been taking nature thoid at first we played around taking different doses and having monthly regular blood test s to determine the correct dose for me..however back on 2 grains which I take 1 morning and 1 at night and I am experiencing what I would could wobbles 'of balance' and it is terrible affecting my daily life...B12 checked had all the normal tests done etc. cant fathom it out... even changed my diet and I am now on gluten and wheat free ...but still off balance ....can anyone help?? ......is anyone experiencing similar ???? please get in touch

[greygoose]

So, what was your B12 level? And what are your thyroid levels? Both can cause wobbles if low.

[christina61 in reply to greygoose]

thanks grey for getting back to me just sat with the specialist on sat both B12 was normal and thyroid level was also classed normal by my doctors... but specialist said NORMAL isn't normal when we are feeling so unwell.... everyone is different and cant be classed in the NORMAL range ......

[greygoose in reply to christina61]

I totally agree with him. But, didn't you ask for a print-out of the results? You really do need to know.

[christina61 in reply to greygoose]

no grey I have never asked to see them she writes them down in my file but I will ask for them now .....

[christina61 in reply to christina61]

thanks grey for your help

[greygoose in reply to christina61]

You're welcome.

[Nanaedake]

Have you had ears checked?

[christina61 in reply to Nanaedake]

thanks for reply Nan... last year had labyrinthitus ....cant spell but I am sure you know what I mean! and lost my balance with that ..got over that ...it was due to a flu virus but haven't had them checked recently maybe I should go to the doctors and have them check them ..........

Thank you

[Nanaedake in reply to christina61]

Yes, I would get ears checked out especially if you've had labyrinthitis not so long ago.

B12 generally needs to be top of range for us to feel well. See if you can get a copy of results and lab ranges for vitamins.

[shaws Administrator in reply to christina61]

From now on always request a print-out of your blood test results, with the ranges. Ranges are important as labs differ and have different machines and ranges make it easier for members to comment on the results.

Ask GP to check B12, Vit d, iron, ferritin and folate. All have to be optimum.

[christina61 in reply to shaws]

Thanks Shaws I will do

[shaws Administrator in reply to christina61]

I've had labrynthitis once and it is an awful experience.

[christina61]

Shaws it feels terrible ...its frightening

[christina61]

requested from doctors my last 4 months of blood test results for thyroid and B12 ferritin etc. so once I pick them up I will publish on the board and see what help I can get... with this horrible wobbly feeling just light being on a boat!!