Thyroid

carpal tunnel
Hi, I wondered if carpal tunnel symtoms can ever go away. I was operated on last year for the right hand (and as I type I'm in pain)... My hand is still not better. The doctor did a nerve test and said I was find. Being HYPO, I know that carpal tunnel is a symptom, but did anyone ever have the surgery and still ... 9 Mar 2006 07:11

TSH Results
Despite having 95% of the symptoms of hypothyroid disease that are listed in two pamphlets from the office of DH's endo, my own test came back with a TSH of 2.3. Family Practitioner will not run full panel nor whill he consider a trial of thyroid medication. Reason: With a TSH that low, if I had a heart attack ... 5 Mar 2006 15:45

How much T3 is made normally in the human body?
Does anyone know how much T3 the human body would normally make in a day if they were not hypo? The only information I could find was that the body makes "several micrograms" of T3 per day. How much is several? And would it differ in males, females, children? tat ... 24 Mar 2006 20:51

fluid retention
has anyone found anything that helps fluid retention? My body swells up and down each day, it's very uncomfortable. Thanks. ... 2 Mar 2006 17:39

vertigo
Does anyone have any knowledge about vertigo and thyroid disorders? I've had Hashi's for about 14 years and have always felt fine on my meds. Since last summer I have had a floaty, head fullness feeling with a sense that I am moving when I am not. I recently went off my Levothroid for 10 days to see if symptoms of ... 2 Mar 2006 13:59

Really tired!!!
Hi, I'm brand new to this group. Here's a little info on me. I'm 32 and had a thyroidectomy in January. I had had papillary carcinoma. I am on synthroid (0.075), the same amount I was taking before the surgery. Lately I have been feeling extremly tired, to the point that I'm nautious. Also, as of last week I ... 2 Mar 2006 19:12

Fybramyalgia and HYPO
Hi, just got in from an ENDO/fertility specialist (only went to him because it was soonest appointment I could get)....... I don't need the fertility part (LOL).. have 2 kiddies and that's more then enough when you have LOW energy. My doctor took all the blood tests that were needed to test my levels for everythin... 3 Mar 2006 11:21

What's going on? Severe allergies.
About a month ago I had a severe, cold which, although it lasted over a week, eventually cleared up completely. About a week later I suddenly noticed my eyes and nose were streaming, my face an chest were burning after the cat had been sitting on me. I had severe problems with allergies about 10 years ago (during... 1 Mar 2006 18:10

MS and Time-Release T3?
I'm desperately searching for information to help a dear friend of mine. She has MS and also struggles with thyroid issues and digestive issues including irritable bowel/diverticulitis. She has a number of unusual food intolerances, and is struggling with repeated bronchial infections both bacterial and fungal. ... 6 Mar 2006 20:49

Ok, what's up with me - new results waaay different...
Free T4 (Ref. range 9.1 - 23.8) Free T3 (Ref. range 3.5 - 6.5) TSH (Ref. range 0.30 - 4.70) On 0.112 mg of Levothyroxine daily Aug. 2005 - Free T4 - 23, Free T3 - 5.6 and TSH - 0.08 Nov. 2005 - Free T4 - 23, Free T3 - 5.8 and TSH - 0.09 December 30, 2006, started Thyroid (T3) medication - doctor ordered do... 7 Mar 2006 13:30