Update.... I’ve just been to see my GP. He told me that as I am considered within normal limits (NHS guidelines) that he cannot run any extra tests. He has confirmed that if I get tested privately then he will look at the results, but in his opinion I am more likely to be depressed. I do have depression, but this weariness is totally different and as I am on antidepressants I can’t see how that can be the case. It was like a scene from Little Britain. He looked up my results and as they showed green then that was all he could do... in other words “computer says no!” 😢
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Does hypothyroidism cause tinnitus? I have a whole list of ailments but the most annoying are tinnitus, loss of hearing and sinus headaches. Other symptoms are: swollen / sore ankles
Varicose veins
Palpitations
Dry skin
Fatigue
Asthma
Shakiness
Painful tendons and muscles
Eczema
Weight gain
Fuzzy memory
Muscle loss
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Depression
Anxiety
Blurred vision
Poor concentration
Slightly high cholesterol (5.2)
Borderline prediabetes
Since I had blood tests (TSH 4.25) the doctor said not thyroid but vitamin deficiency (D vit and Folate). The supplements given to me have helped a lot but my tinnitus and heating are worse. Should I ask for more detailed thyroid checks?
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You need more thorough testing - FT4 & FT3 along with Anti-bodies TPO & Tg to rule out Hashimotos. To have all the correct testing you may need to go privately through Thyroid UK - see link below and click onto ABOUT TESTING.
In answer to your question - does being Hypo cause Tinnitus - I think the answer is that being Hypo can cause low stomach acid and subsequently Low nutrients - especially Low B12.
You had excellent advice two weeks ago .... were you able to follow-up. Apologies - as I have repeated some of it. 😊😊
TSH is high. You must have thyroid antibodies tested, plus vitamin B12 and ferritin
Vitamin D and folate are already deficient, extremely common with hypothyroidism, especially if it's due to autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) - diagnosed by high thyroid antibodies
How much vitamin D are you prescribed and how low was level before prescribing?
Folate and B12 work together. Low B12 often causes tinnitus
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4, TT4, FT3 plus TPO and TG thyroid antibodies. Plus vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12.
Essential to test thyroid antibodies, FT3 and FT4, plus vitamins
Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies
Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have money off offers.
All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting.
If on Levothyroxine, don't take in the 24 hours prior to test, and if on T3 don't take in 12 hours prior to test, delay and take straight after
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)
If antibodies are high this is Hashimoto's, (also known by medics here in UK more commonly as autoimmune thyroid disease).
About 90% of all hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto's. Low vitamins are especially common with Hashimoto's. Food intolerances are common too, especially gluten. So it's very important to get antibodies tested.
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