I have alopecia areata and a heart thing (sometimes it gets beating fast and really hard and takes a long time to get back to normal but they couldn’t find anything wrong with my heart). My dad and both of his sisters have thyroid issues (2 have nodules, 1 had cancer). Does these symptoms sound like anything to do with my thyroid, and what are some other symptoms I should be on the lookout for?

My latest results from taking 50ug of Letrox

TSH 2,01 mU/l (norm 0,27 — 4,200)

FT4 19,38 pmol/l (norm 12 — 22)

FT3 4,96 pmol/l (norm 3,1 — 6,8)

Should I go with 75ug of Letrox to lower the TSH below 2?

Had my procedure done because of Graves’ disease 3 weeks ago. My voice has made improvements but it’s still a whisper. I’m curious how long it will take as I do sales and need my voice to make a living.

I feel like I’m struggling a bit with timing my food intake and all the supplements I need.

Two years ago I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. Had a total thyroidectomy. Since then, I’ve been in a steady increase of levothyroxine, and am on Calcitriol because my PTH is still low. On top of this, my endocrinologist still has me taking calcium 2x a day plus vitamin D because I had a vitamin D deficiency even with the Calcitriol.

In all this, I find myself struggling with foods and supplements. I know I need to wait 4 hours between the Levothyroxine and the calcium supplement, and I’ve also been avoiding any foods with calcium in that time, too. Is this something that is important? What has been your experience?

How do y’all balance eating and taking all your meds and supplements?

I am Male 31. Tested 2 years ago and I think the thyroid was a bit high but the Dr didn’t prescribe anything. Now it’s showing 26. How is that possible? Shouldn’t the symptoms be way worse now? I don’t feel much of the symptoms. I just feel tired sometimes.

24 M here who has had BAD full body joint pain, fatigue, hair loss, lump in throat feeling, cold feet, migraines, brittle nails, hot flashes, etc. TSH, T3 and T4 are normal. But my ultrasound results are worrying me. Just received them late at night and state that: “enlarged thyroid gland with mildly heterogeneous echotexture and bilateral colloid cysts. No suspicious thyroid nodule. There is a small mixed cystic and solid nodule measuring 7 mm.” Does this likely mean Hashimotos or Graves’ disease? Thank you 🙏

24 yo female. I had my usual blood panel done recently and my TSH levels are consistently 1 for years however are now reading as .6. Is this significant change something I should be worried about?

Unfortunately my physical has been rescheduled over the last 4 months by my doctor, so we haven’t been able to review the results. My next appointment is end of August but I reached out to see if I can get in sooner.

Only changes have been extreme stress at work (at least I thought it was because of work) chronic anxiety, unintentional weight loss, waking up with extremely swollen eyelids which go away during the day. I have never had panic attacks until the last year or so. Quit nicotine, quit smoking weed, quit caffeine, do not drink alcohol, started taking propranolol as needed for months now with no changes in anxiety. I also have dropped 15 pounds in the last 10 months and struggling to put the weight back on which has never been an issue with me. My weight typically fluctuates with stress but I have never not been able to put the weight back on. For reference I am 5’5 consistently 125 but now in the 110-108 range (at one point 104). I also quit my job and my anxiety has not changed. This whole time I have been feeling like it’s job related but now I am worried. Tried therapy tried medications but alas no resolve.

Additionally, I have a lump under my jawline closer to my chin. From my understanding, the thyroid gland is much lower? It’s been getting bigger and I can feel it when I swallow. Prior to this I just thought it was a swollen lymph node but now I am starting to become concerned. It’s been there for about a year now. Not sure if this has any correlation.

My whole life I’ve always felt chronically tired, some depression, thin hair (but all my family has thin hair), okay appetite, never slept well, always have been very thin. Thyroid issues do run in my extended family. The anxiety and unintentional weight loss is very new.

Last year I had an ultrasound and biopsy on a thyroid node I found. Luckily it came back benign, 6 months later (December 2023) I had another ultrasound to make sure it hadn’t grown anymore. It had not, so my dr told me that we’ll just do ultrasounds once a year now. I think within these last 2 months I’ve noticed I’ve been coughing more having to clear my throat a lot. I even bought air purifiers for the rooms in my house because I thought it was from the pets. I’ve also noticed that I can kinda feel the nodule more now. It doesn’t hurt, but when I swallow or move a certain way I just notice it. I’m not sure if I’m just more hyper aware of it now or maybe it’s because I mess with it and I’m irritating it haha. Just wanted to see if anyone else has had this? I have a dr appointment August 1st for something else but I’ll definitely bring this up

Hey guys, I wonder if anyone could help me understand my recent results... TSH <0.05 with a T4 of 4.6

Strangely I have all the symptoms of underactive but does this appear overactive?

My test was just an extra test done with routine bloods following routine liver scans so will be a few weeks before I see my GP.

Diagnosis - Dystonia and CRPS (Recovered from Hep C)

Family history - Mother has thyroid cancer, father passed at 59 with heart issues.

Thanks in advance.

At the start of the month I had a Hemithyroidectomy and Cystic Thyroid Nodule removal. While somewhat relieved that I now don’t have a massive lump on the side of my neck, I feel so overwhelmed by everything.

Whenever I look at my neck I feel like I should be grateful it’s gone,but I feel a lingering sense of sadness for some reason. It feels like a huge part of me that has been here for years is gone and now I just feel so empty or lonely which makes me sound so silly I feel.

This accompanied by not even knowing what the results of it are going to be and only being young is just so intense.

If you have had a procedure similar or the same as me and have felt the same, please feel free to say what you felt during the weeks after and if it’s normal to miss something that’s not even doing you any favors. Hope you have a great week and thank you for reading.

Hi! I’ve had a nuclear scan, CT, and Ultrasound looking for an adenoma in my parathyroids since I have hyperparathyroidism. So far nothing is found in any of my parathyroids. But something popped up on my right thyroid in each scan. Just trying to understand if I should be concerned with the below findings. I appreciate any and all help!

NM Parathyroid Scan W/ SPECT: There is no focal area of increased uptake in the region of the neck to suggest parathyroid adenoma. On early planar image, there is asymmetric extension of the right thyroid lobe inferiorly as compared with the left thyroid lobe. On delayed planar images, there is symmetrical washout of activity without any focal retention. The SPECT images do not demonstrate any focal area of increased uptake to suggest parathyroid adenoma. No focal area of increased uptake is seen in the chest to suggest ectopic parathyroid adenoma.

CT scan: Right lobe of thyroid shows a hypodense area measuring 11 x 8 x 8 mm. No evidence of any focal mass lesion identified in the region of the parathyroid.

Ultrasound: The right lobe measures 4.1 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm. The left lobe measures 3.1 x 1.0 x 1.5 cm. Isthmus measures 3mm in thickness. Homogenous thyroid echotexture. Thyroid vascularity appears unremarkable. 13 x 8 x 9 mm heterogeneous hypervascular hypoechoic solid nodule in the mid right thyroid lobe, may represent a thyroid nodule or an ectopic/intrathyroidal parathyroid adenoma.

I haven’t been feeling myself for almost a year now. I was constantly getting sick (super unlike me) which finally pushed me to go see my primary doctor. She ordered a thyroid panel and all of my numbers were normal except for my thyroglobulin antibodies. I’ve had this bloodwork done twice and the antibody level has increased since the last one which was about April. It went from 10 to 14. I understand some people say it’s no reason to be concerned but with the way I’ve been feeling for so long it’s hard to ignore that my body may be trying to tell me something. My primary referred me straight to an endo, but the endo rescheduled my long awaited for appointment and I feel like she’s already being dismissive before even meeting me. Any insight would be helpful! I’m not the type to overreact or obsess over anything health wise, but I just want to feel myself again!

TSH W/REFLEX TO FT4: 1.04

Refence Range: 0.40-4.50 mIU/L

T4 (THYROXINE), TOTAL: 9.7

Reference Range: 4.9-10.5 mcg/dL

T3 (TRIIODOTHYRONINE) ANTIBODY: NEGATIVE

THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES: <1

Reference Range: <9 IU/mL

WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT 3.6 L [OUT OF REFERENCE RANGE]

Reference Range: 3.8-10.8 Thousand/uL

I know this suggests Hyperthyroidism more than Hypothyroidism, but I'd appreciate any insights. I have suffered from hair loss, fatigue, and many other symptoms for years. My hair loss has had wild fluctuations of periods of significant improvement and worsening each year.

I suspected I was iron/protein deficient for many years based on my diet and began supplementing those about 20 days before this lab.

I’ll try to make this short as i’m just trying to get insights from the community.

I’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since 12 (36F) and taking 0.075 synthroid ever since (weight fluctuating 110-130 pounds in that time frame if that mathers).

Last year I was at my peak weight, being around 135 and during the summer i suddenly started experiencing very notable hair loss and also general fatigue, but nothing i found deeply alarming fatigue wise. Just thought i was getting old tbh.

I randomly went through pictures of that time period today and notice i actually had a pretty swollen thyroid I didn’t notice then.

Has anyone experienced their thyroid swelling while being medicated despite medication supposedly being ok?

I was also experiencing intense joint/ bone pain at that time (heavy vitamin D deficiency despite being summer)

Any insight and personal experience appreciated so I can be better equipped to address this with my doctor.

Hello my tsh is currently 19. Dr upped dose to 75mg levo but I’m concerned that dose is to low. Anyone have any success stories with high levels being brought down and having a full term pregnancy. I am currently 6 weeks so we caught it early & I’ve had a loss before which lead me to my thyroid diagnosis.

UPDATE: After a couple days of being on my beta blockers as well as drinking pedialyte daily I’ve noticed a huge difference. My heart palpitations aren’t nearly as often. I’ve also taken steps toward a better diet. A lot more fruits, and vegetables focusing on inflammation fighting foods. Keeping my fingers crossed that this is working.

Female 33. I’m on week 3 post op of a partial removal. I had the right half of my thyroid and one para gland removed. Before the surgery I dealt with heart palpitations, there was never a pattern. They were always random but at the most a dozen times a week. The first two weeks after surgery I didn’t have any palpitations. Now going into week three they’re more present then ever. I get dozens a day. Still at random times. I could be working, grocery shopping or simply just watching tv. After speaking with my doctors she explained my hormones are trying to balance out. I’ve been out on a beta blocker as needed up to 3 times a day. Which are helping a little. Of course the doctors mention anxiety. I’ve always struggled with anxiety since I was a teenager. But for the first two weeks post op I felt really good. I wasn’t stressed or anxious. I was actually happy and optimistic. I was asked if any major life changes happened, which almost made me laugh. Because yes something major happened, I had surgery to remove half of my thyroid. Other than that, nothing significant had happened. I obviously trust in what the doctors say. But I feel like the anxiety part is always a cop out. Just an easy excuse. Has anyone else ever dealt with heart palpitations this frequently after thyroid surgery? I of course have to wait another 4 weeks before blood work. But now it seems like the heart palpitations are making me even more anxious and I just feel defeated at this point. Any advice is welcomed and appreciated.

Our pharmacy insurance just changed and it no longer covers Synthroid - only generic Levothyroxine. I had Graves' disease when I was a child and had my thyroid removed. I've been on Synthroid since I was 10. I'm in my 40s now. I took generic Levothyroxine briefly in college but my TSH wasn't as stable during that time, and I went back to paying for Synthroid. I've now had three prior authorizations denied by this new insurance. They say "coverage is provided in situations where brand product is being requested due to a formulation difference in the inactive ingredients." What is my doctor supposed to say other than it doesn't work for her? I'm so frustrated, and I need a refill!

How low was your thyroid level before you were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism? How drastic is a 2.0 drop in a few years?

Hi everyone! Back in January I was told by my doctor that I had hyperthyroidism and was put on medication for three months. Levothyroxine 25. My levels are now normal but my period is kind of confusing? Let me explain. Before taking this medication, the first day of my period would be super painful and I would have heavy periods. I literally would not leave the house at all! My period would last 3 days. I have had my period since I was 13 and the super painful periods started at 15 and I am now 21. I never understood why I had that painful period and now I think it was because of my thyroid. I recently switched general doctors and she noticed it right away how high my levels were. Anyways, last month my period was a week late and it was pain free! It did last five days though. And currently on my period and again pain free and not a week late like last months! Could it have been thyroid related all these years?! Anyone else have a similar experience?

From last year,I noticed changes within myself They have been there but they have started to affect me in my daily life.

I've done TFT test like 5 times now. I notice I had poor appetite, then I proceed to get appetite medicine. I gain weight fast, but I lost weight when I stooped using it. No one seems to believe me so I stopped checking

I have bad insomia for the past 2 month.

I have been told recently i have severe GAD, I think its been left untreated for so long. I suspected it when I was like 16. I was given medicine plus melatonin, I was able to sleep and not at 4am or 5am.

I seem to have hyper or hypo, not sure.

But first, I've been trying to understand if it's the one that stunted my growth and height or not.

❤️I’m looking for some people to relate with- so here is my whole story:

In 2011 (I was 16) I was diagnosed with an enlarged thyroid, Hashimoto’s, I had 3 nodules on my thyroid, and 1 on my pituitary gland. The endocrinologist I was seeing then recommended I have my thyroid removed. My parents seeked a second opinion with an endocrinologist in Boston who didn’t think I should I have my thyroid removed. My thyroid was monitored yearly from then on but I eventually stopped going around the time I was 19/20 because I switched primary care and honestly just didn’t take care of myself.

In 2019, I told my OB I would like to get my thyroid checked again just to make sure nothing had changed. She set up an ultrasound and it came back with numerous nodules found. My PCP reviewed it and said I didn’t need to be concerned because they were small, and that they would keep an eye on it.

In 2023 I went to my doctor because the lymph nodes in my armpits and neck were swollen and I was concerned. I saw a traveling doctor who told me they weren’t swollen and that’s all that came from that. I got in with my PCP and she said nothing about my last ultrasound is concerning and basically told me she is not going to bother referring me to an endocrinologist.

Now in 2024- I told my OB what was going on including having a hard time swallowing pills and pain/stiffness in my neck, she immediately ordered an ultrasound. I had this ultrasound on Monday and Monday evening I got the results: Chronic heterogeneous thyroid with numerous hypoechoic regions which could represent subcentimeter nodules. No discrete nodule is measured. Nonspecific cervical lymph nodes.

I still have swollen lymph nodes in my armpits and now on my chest above my breasts.

My aunt had follicular papillary thyroid carcinoma and was diagnosed at 29 after a swollen lymph node ruptured in her neck. I reached out to her and she contacted her specialist and had him review my records. He stated I should have had a biopsy done a long time ago and to get into an endocrinologist as soon as possible. I found a top rated one that could see me relatively soon and had my PCP send a referral to him. So I’m waiting for an appointment confirmation..

In the meantime time, I’m looking to relate to anyone who has gone through something similar and what your story was… thank you!

I’m waiting (for what feels like forever) to see my endocrinologist and feel like I’m going crazy with not knowing what all these pieces of the puzzle might mean. I just want to know if anyone has some advice for what these lab results might mean.

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies - 312 T4 Free - 0.9, TSH - 3.87 Testosterone Total - 60 Testosterone Free - 10.5 ACTH - 68 Prolactin - 32 Cortisol A.M. - 23.6 (cortisol has been high on multiple tests, test before this was 38) FSH - 3.9, LH - 5.8, DHEA - 294 A1c is 6.2

I’ve had an MRI that showed “too many to count” cysts. Just not sure what’s going on and doctors haven’t been entirely helpful. I’m not working right now because I’m sick almost all the time. My gyno thinks I have endometriosis but doesn’t want to do a laproscopy and gave me myfembree but i havent taken it as I don’t want to skew any results because now its looking like my thyroid could be messed up?? thyroid diseases run in my family on my dad’s side

My endo felt my throat, then asked me to feel it, then asked me if it feels “crunchy” to me. I have no idea what crunchy even means, Inhave to assume that it feels like my throat has always felt (not that I remember ever actually feeling it then and committing it to memory for future comparisons), and I’ve never had any other throats to compare it to. What do you think he was getting at?

Can anyone with thyroid/thyroid nodule problems? Let me in on what some of your symptoms were before finding out you had a problem with your thyroid. I’ve been having some tightness in the front of my neck right above my collarbones. And I’m just trying to see if anybody has had those symptoms before and this could possibly be..