MyrahU
Extremely eHealthyMyrah , Female
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I'm a Thyroid Cancer Survivor who has always had an interest in biology and medicine.
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/ Diabetes on 07-04-2012 14:26pm
They could do the finger stick test, I suppose? I'm not sure if they would go for that or if you would find that much easier to take. It would require pricking your finger and taking a drop of blood onto the test strip. However, they probably would still want to confirm with a blood test and they probably want to test for other things, as well. ... more
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/ Diabetes on 07-04-2012 14:14pm
Might be a good idea. Why do you drink so much water if you aren't thirsty, especially before work? It is possible that you are urinating that much because you are drinking so much.
However, I still agree that it wouldn't hurt to get it checked. My husband was 25, not at all overweight and started getting really thirsty and had frequent urina... more
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/ Gland Disorders on 07-04-2012 14:05pm
Your TSH is normal. Pretty much right in the middle of normal. Your free T4 is a little low, indicating possible hypothyroidism. Do you have symptoms? What did your doctor say?
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/ Gland Disorders on 07-04-2012 14:02pm
What symptoms do you have?
Your TSH is on the high side of normal with the old guidelines, but the new guidelines as of 2003 put the range at between .3 and 3. Many doctors and labs still go by the old guidelines and won't treat you, but if you are having symptoms, you might consider seeing an endocrinologist and getting a second opinion.
Ho... more
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/ Gland Disorders on 07-04-2012 13:57pm
It sounds like some if not all of your symptoms could be hyperthyroidism, specifically the sweating, fatigue, and even the itching. Eye problems and nerve issues can also be associated with thyroid problems. Some people even gain weight (because it can make you *super* hungry!) while other people lose weight because it switches their metabolism i... more
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/ Gland Disorders on 07-04-2012 13:46pm
I think the most important thing was that the blood test showed that your thyroid was overactive. What more proof do you need?
But yes, if your thyroid is overactive, you can have sleeplessness or lack of restful sleep, weight loss, and hand tremors. Some other symptoms can be heat intolerance, increased sweating, frequent bowel movements, diffi... more
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