Thyroid problems

[Tubby66]

Hi can someone help me please I think im having problems with thyroid I feel cold all the time get headaches and stomach problems for years and feel agitated and restless in my bed I had my thyroid removed 23years ago when I go to doctors they say my this fine what shall I do next cause it's ruining my life

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Hi Tubby66

when I go to doctors they say my this fine

What are they basing this on?

Do you have your latest thyroid test results to post please, including the reference ranges. Ideally we need to see at least TSH, FT4 and FT3. If you are in the UK, we are legally entitled to our test results, so if you don't have them just pop along to your surgery's reception desk and ask for a print out (don't accept verbal or hand written results as mistakes can be made).

As you have no thyroid, are you on thyroid replacement hormone? If so, presumably levothyroxine, what dose are you currently taking?

[Tubby66 in reply to SeasideSusie]

I'm on 175mcg but I'm due to have my thyroid checked again I will post results when I get them I've been saying there's something wrong but they say it's all in your head

[Angel_of_the_North]

Headaches, with back and stomach ache (esp if also nausea) can be related to cortisol problems esp if it occurs after exercise or anything stressful. Tell GP symptoms (but don't mention anxiety or you'll be fobbed off with antidepressants) and ask for a short synacthen test. But all those things can also be caused by low magnesium and B12

[Tubby66 in reply to Angel_of_the_North]

I got put on antidepressants but now I've came off them and feel terrible they just don't listen to you I was at rock bottom brain fog was bad now I feel sick headaches eye pain can't sleep itchy shins arms and legs feel weak