I've just had previous dose of 150/20 reinstated. This is only day 2. One month of 200/10 and feeling very ill. Even my previous dose was very probably just enough to get by. Certainly not optional. The reduced liothyronine was the tipping point I think.
It's gonna be a long road to health. Grrrr
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Thank you! My 10 year old daughter has been referred to a peripheral neurologist for constant pins & needles and as both my husband & I have Hashis, I am aware that her thyroid may decline with age. A useful article to file- thank you for posting.
The science is way beyond me but the fundamental idea that inadequate thyroid hormone can have an effect, in this paper on nerves, which is detectable is no surprise.
I'd like to think that the results of nerve conduction studies on individuals could feedback into the diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
I'd also like to speculate on whether any form of nerve conduction study could be achieved by something like a mobile phone - possibly with a bit of extra hardware?
My nerve conduction study on my elbow resulted in an operation. It was called an Osbourne Release. The nerve was compressed. I had already been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. No link had been made between the nerve issues and hypothyroid problems. Shame if I had to undergo an unnecessary operation. I don't know for sure but the question is out there
That's such a great read. The above study was on those 'newly diagnosed' as hypothyroid so highly likely most had low nutrients. Shame that wasn't included in the test.
A very interesting and important paper, thanks for posting.
On a tangential and personal point, I would love to know why some people with extensive nerve damage from hypo (and/or PA and B12d) nevertheless 'fail' these electrophysiological tests repeatedly. As a consequence, I was told my paraesthesia and the large areas which became permanently numb were "all in my head", despite the stubbed toes, cuts, burns, bruises, poor balance, etc.
It really pains me when the stock response is "it's all in your head". It's demeaning and disrespectful. What it does mean is that the investigator has not found the cause. Or they haven't performed the right test. Why don't they just say "they don't know". It's candid and more honest surely. Yet another thing to grind my gears.
Absolutely! I too would have more respect for this profession if its individual members could just admit, "We're sorry, but we don't know what is going with you and we don't yet have the tools to find out." As it is, treating the patient as an affront to their knowledge and authority contravenes the basic principles of ethical conduct. It makes me very angry, but the profession hasn't changed its stance in over forty years of ill-health.
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I've signed up for tomorrows seminar "The impact of stress on thyroid function and treatment"
