SINUS ISSUES WITH A UNDERACTIVE THYROID

[editheve]

HI I Had had sinus issues off and on for the last two years had a cat scan mri scan allergy tests , all clear throat scan which he saisd it totally shriverled up ivd been on levothyroxine for 10 years at 100 mgs i begged for 125 mgs a year ago and still having cold hands and feet sleep 12 hrs hair skin dry. pains and constipation i fatique am showing all tehe signs my thyroid is underactive i think my sinus is down to my underactive thyroid has anyone else sufford with sinus nose and facial pain plus conjested .also wenyt to see a nurologist who said its not a nurological issue i think i need more meds help please for my thyroid eve

[PurpleNails Administrator]

lots of people report sinus issues with thyroid.

What are your results, you may be under medicated.

Are doctors going by TSH or have FT4 & FT3 been tested.

[editheve in reply to PurpleNails]

yes waiting for results this week i really feel im under scared in case she drops my dose and wont increase it eve

[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to editheve]

did you test as recommended?

What does GP/Lab usually test? TSH, FT4,FT3

Have you nutrient tested?

[editheve in reply to PurpleNails]

THE NURO DOCTOR ON SAT SAID NOT A NURO PROBLEM all that is left is my thyroid results been ill since nov with congestion nose face pain headaches pressure etc nuro doc took bloods for thyroid and vitd and vit b 12 just waiting for test results doc put me on 125 year ago and still getting same sinuis issues hope she raises it coping with under active issues as well as my sinuises is so distressingquality of life is rubbish eve .

[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to editheve]

I have sinusitis & rhinitis and mange it using antihistamine & sprays.  Has anyone ever suggested an allergy may be contributing.?  Your doctor or your chemists might be able to suggest something. It may be your thyroid level is not right & also contributing.  If your GP suggest a change in dose which you don’t agree with start by getting the results & discussing what’s been tested and why decision.  If based on TSH and not FT4 & FT3 you can argue your case.Testing early in morning, delaying dose until after draw shows highest TSH & lowest FT4. Was this how your test was arranged? If Doctor not arranging a complete test there are private options. 

[Imaaan]

Aside from hypothyroidism, reflux and gut dysbiosis can contribute to congestion. Also issues with histamine. The only things that have helped me a little are a thymus and kidney supplement. Also using Xlear nose spray. Both have a lot of reviews on Amazon.

[editheve in reply to Imaaan]

THANK YOU I;LTRY THEM EVE

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

other than your thyroid levels that are probably off, have you tried removing dairy from your diet? Dairy is a frequent culprit for sinus issues.

Years ago I had terrible sinus problems and pain and ended up having surgery to widen the spaces in my nose. That worked a treat and I've never had a problem since but I am now dairy & gluten free also.

What were your latest thyroid results with ranges? You likely do need an increase but will have to be persistent with your GP.

Have you recently had key vitamins checked - ferritin, folate, B12 & D3? Low levels of these mean our thyroid hormone doesn't work well. Hypo people don't absorb vitamins well due to low stomach acid.

[editheve in reply to Jaydee1507]

had a nuro appointment on sat waited14 month he said its not a nuro prob gave me anti b s hor sinuis infection had it since nov he took my bloods formyth rthyroid vit d a nd b12 send he would sent the results to my doctor and a letter to me too just waiting patiently for the post thanks eve.

[editheve in reply to editheve]

forgotto say had a devated septum waited 1 half years for op paid for a private op jan 22 was beill till july aug sinuis issues sep had a gland throat infection was ok for 6 weeks then 2nd week in nov till now sinuis pain headaches everyday eve tried dairy but still gey it ,

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to editheve]

Why ever did they send you to a Neurologist? You need an ENT surgeon. The operation I had was called functional sinus surgery. I did have a deviated septum that got straighted, they removed my turbonates and made some sinus space generally.

[editheve]

they went throughthe tick box entt cat scan mri allergy tests all clear finally a private consultant found my deviated septum anf enlarged turbines operared on it 12 monts ago but 14 months ago my private consultant said mu facial and nose pain may bre nurologica; and forwarded a letter to be seen he didnt at the time think it was my sinuises so ivd waited 14 month to see him he said straught away not nurological but sinus issue s and gave me anti biotics and took my bloods and vitamins bloods i really feel its my thyroid i have got all the symptoms as not having any mneds for it even thiugh i have been on meds for 10 years and 125 ng for a year thats not woeked as i have been troubled with sinus issus since feb 21 rve

[Noelnoel]

Facial massage and steaming always get the catarrh flowing out of my sinuses. It’s not pleasant to see but the relief is tremendous. It’s also fascinating to see how much gunk can be held in the sinuses, sometimes without the slightest inkling it’s there

I also use a neti pot filled with warm saline water to help get rid of some of the debris. If I do this once a week it prevents a build up and the resulting pain but do I ever? No, of course not mostly because when I’m not suffering with it I forget about it but if I get the tiniest sensation in my face I get out the towel and bowl and sit with my head over it for about 7-8 minutes taking deep breaths. This usually stops it from developing further

[editheve in reply to Noelnoel]

THANKS I [READY DO THIS IM CONGESTED WITH NO GONGESTION UNTILL I OCCASIONALY SNEEZE ITS THE PAIN IN MY NOSE AND FACE AND PRESSURE THAT REALLY GETS ME DOWN I DONT THINK IT WILL STOP UNTILL MY THYROID IS SORTED JUST WAITING ON DOCS REVEIW ON MY MEDS EVE FEEL MY MEDS NEEDS UPPING