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martina43
martina43

Hi I'm 43.. I've started pre menopause in December.. I also was diagnosed with b12 Def in December. . I get injections every 8 weeks for b12. In November 2014 I had swollen neck glands.in April 2015 I have swollen neck glands again. Please is this menopause. I have quite a few of the 66 menopause sysptoms.

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  • susan21149
    susan21149 martina43

    Posted

    It could be your thyroid I would have your thyroid checked because I have a thyroid problem and I have had swollen glands. 

    Have your thyroid checked to see what it is

    • martina43
      martina43 susan21149

      Posted

      I would but he won't listen.. I have to wait till June for blood test again
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay martina43

      Posted

      Hi martine 

      if your thyroid ( TSH) was 1.8 like you said above  ( normal range ) 

      then all will be okay at the moment 

      jay x

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay

      Posted

      TSH. This hormone is made in the pituitary gland. It is released into the bloodstream. It stimulates the thyroid gland to make thyroxine.

      If the level of thyroxine in the blood is low, then the pituitary releases more TSH to try to stimulate the thyroid gland to make more thyroxine.

      Therefore, a raised level of TSH means the thyroid gland is underactive and is not making enough thyroxine.

      Thyroxine (T4). A low level of T4 confirms hypothyroidism.

      Note: some people have a raised TSH level but have a normal T4 level. This means that you are making enough thyroxine but the thyroid gland is needing extra stimulation from TSH to make the required amount of thyroxine. In this situation you have an increased risk of developing hypothyroidism in the future. Your doctor may advise a repeat blood test every so often to see if you do eventually develop hypothyroidism.

      Other tests are not usually necessary unless a rare cause of hypothyroidism is suspected. For example, tests of the pituitary gland may be done if both the TSH and T4 levels are low. 

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay martina43

      Posted

      yes hun 

      The blood test for thyroid problems is called a Thyroid Function Test. The most usual tests are: 

      TSH, TT4 AND FT4

      There is a range, which is used for the tests. These vary sometimes which is why you must always ask what the range is, so that you can see where you are in the range. 

      TSH = THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE

      This hormone comes from the pituitary to stimulate the thyroid gland into making more hormone. TSH rises when the thyroid is struggling.

      The approx. reference range for this test is 0.4 to 4.5. 

      TT4 = TOTAL T4

      Thyroid hormones bound to proteins. TT4 lowers when the thyroid is struggling.

      The approx. reference range for this test is 50 to 160. 

      FT4 = FREE T4

      Thyroid hormones not bound to proteins. FT4 lowers when the thyroid is struggling.

      The approx. reference range for this test is 10 to 24 

      FT3 = FREE T3

      T4 converts to T3 and is the only thyroid hormone actually used by the body's cells.

      The approx. reference range for Free T3 is 4 to 8.3

    • martina43
      martina43 jayneejay

      Posted

      So 1.38 is good.. everyone in my house has a cold I didn't get the cold.. I got swollen glands
  • natalie86711
    natalie86711 martina43

    Posted

    Yes it is and it's horrible I've learned to keep busy everyday, and try not to think about it much, it's hard at times.
  • Scampi18
    Scampi18 martina43

    Posted

    Hi martina what symptoms do you get with vit B12 def, thanks.
    • martina43
      martina43 Scampi18

      Posted

      I went to the doctor in November 2014 with a terrible feeling in my throat. After antibiotics it didn't stop. I went twice he decided to take blood came back my b12 was 160 and I was pre menopause.. I get twitching in my arm and or leg.. but again in April I have throat problem again and my mouth can get sore the cheeks.. like biting the inside of your mouth..
    • Scampi18
      Scampi18 martina43

      Posted

      I suffer with that sometimes, gp could feel a lump like I could, sent for a thyroid scan nothing found, still have trouble swallowing sometimes and still feel a lump and get mouth sores and thrush on my younger constantly.
  • Craftylady
    Craftylady martina43

    Posted

    Hi Martina

    Was the feeling in your throat like your throat was constricted and you were hoarse?

    • martina43
      martina43 Craftylady

      Posted

      It's like chocking. Now there is pressure in the base near thyroid. Doctor felt it he said thyroid was fine.. I was clearing it a lot but not now.. I get a rotten taste to sometimes. I take gavinscon for it
  • middlemuddle
    middlemuddle martina43

    Posted

    Could your sore throat be due to acid reflux? When my B12 was first diagnosed as low I had a really sore mouth, like I had burnt it on hot pizza. Just had my B12 retested as symptoms worse than ever. I don't have swollen glands though.
    • martina43
      martina43 middlemuddle

      Posted

      I have an infection in my throat tonsils and acid reflux im on tablets.. b12 is high he said and im to stay on my injections every 8 weeks.. folic acid was 6.0 now its 8.6,
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay martina43

      Posted

      Hi martina

      My B12 was really high in Feb

      I too have injections, but was also have inzitan injections by doctor too as had 3 bulging back disks then, my B12 was 1346 pg/ml 😳 folic acid was 4.39 .. Thyroid almost under active.

      Having all re done tomorrow, havent had any injections, or vitamins for weeks so results are more of natural state ..

      Jay x

    • jayneejay
      jayneejay martina43

      Posted

      Hi martina

      i will do, just had the bloods taken ( fasting) 

      will get results in couple of days 

      hope your feeling good today.

      jay x

    • martina43
      martina43 jayneejay

      Posted

      Still swollowing a Bit.. its all part of this infection.. ive Had The Infection Since Begining Of April It Took 4 weeks And A different Doctor To Treat The Infection..
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay martina43

      Posted

      Oh bless ya hun..

      have you been told what the infection is ( what type) 

      arent we a pair ... I had shingles in Feb that was a swine and a half .

      then the 3 slipped disks, in back they better, but not completely, dont think they ever are again.

      then the menopause ( i am post meno now) 

      Jeeeez ... Try and stay positive as much as you can.

      my other half doing stuff i normally do, hes digging some holes..

      ( not for me to get in 😃) for some plants outside..

      take care hun

      jay x

       

    • martina43
      martina43 jayneejay

      Posted

      Ha ha your funny.. i would like to give you my email adress.. we could talk more often
    • jayneejay
      jayneejay martina43

      Posted

      Hi martina 

      send me a PM hun, we can keep in touch email etc 

      jay x

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