Hi, as with many with thyroid problems it feels like we keep hitting a brick wall as goes for finding help. I have had private and blood tests on the NHS to confirm I have Peroxidase antibodies so therefore Hashimoto's. I've had suggested that it may actually be the pituitary that may be the actual issue but as yet not found anyone willing to do the relevant tests. I saw a private doctor in immunology and he said its irrelevant, to not worry about finding out as it's about controlling autoimmune disorders. Is that right? No point worrying if its pituitary related?
I'm very symptomatic, for the past year especially, clumps of hair falling out, dry, slow healing skin, itchy legs, napping every afternoon, headaches and migraines, menstruation lasting 2 weeks, high cholesterol even though I'm on a low fat diet, cyst on my thyroid measuring 3.7cm etc etc... I'm 34 so maybe doctors think I'm over reacting I dont know. Because I cant seem to get help. So I'm trying to educate myself.
I've gone on a strict antiallegen diet. Taking all the recommended supplements that thyroid issues are deficient in. Tried to eliminate stress as best as possible. Reading up on Dr Isabella Wentz... it's all helped to some degree that I have less allergic reactions and keeps my skin more or less under control but all the other symptoms have remained pretty much the same. So as I understand from this foram that all the supplements of the best quality still cant be substituted for the the right thyroid medication.
I'm nervous I'll be put on the wrong medication IF eventually I win this battle, as so far gps have even suggested I have hyperthyroidism based on my low tsh, they didnt even read the antibodies I have present (peroxidase). So I'm trying to self educate.
What are the magic numbers? As I understand low tsh isnt the worst thing, low t3 makes you symptomatic? And even if T3 and t4 are within range, if they're miles out of range with each other you wont feel good. So does anyone know what we're aiming for please? I just want to be cluded up and monitor just incase unfortunately I need to... I dont want to be chasing down an endless rabbit hole!
As a friend told me, knowledge is power!