I have extreme puffiness in my face and a sunken look. Can barely open my eyes and have had 12 hours sleep. My endocrinologist seems to think i am hyper and wants to reduce my meds. My T3 and T4 are all within normal range and my TSH is in the low end. All my symptoms and point towards under-active including the additional weight gain. fed up of trying to figure this out. I take L-Tyrosine and 5HTP along with other supplements to support the thyroid.
I thought a puffy face went with under-active thyroid, including weight gain. Please let me have your comments
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Can you give us the exact results with ranges? You can edit your post to add them above using the v bottom right. From what you say it may be that they are concerned primarily with a low TSH. You can’t be hyper if diagnosed hypo and medicated, it may be overstimulation.
Seasoned pro speak for they haven’t a clue. Trying not to be too alarmist for new members. Reserve *#%** for when we see the whole sorry tale unfold. On energy saving mode today.
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All thyroid tests should be done as early as possible in morning and fasting and don't take Levo in the 24 hours prior to test, delay and take straight after. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results
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What causes the puffy face? How to get rid of it?
Swollen / puffy face
Do I have Hypothyroidism?
Is this early signs of hypothyroidism?
signs of mild hypothyroidism?
