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martina43
martina43

I had swollen glands this month.. i'm b12 def since December 2014,, my throat feels swollen..

B12 was 160

folic acid 6.0

Thyroid 1,38,,

do i have a thyroid problem.. im 43 and started pre menopause December 2014,,

I'm so scared I have been to doctor Loads Of time..

I get dry mouth And throat To ..

I can Also Get Rotton Taste In My Throat..

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  • cazjaz16
    cazjaz16 martina43

    Posted

    This has made me think about myself as I always feel like it's hard to swallow and feels like something thick in my throat I too have a dreadful dry mouth and eye during the nights Is it a common thing to have a thyroid problem in menopause ? I've seen a lot of similar posts on here Martine try not to worry hun it's probably all linked to menopause I blame all my ailments on it lol
    • annieschaefer
      annieschaefer cazjaz16

      Posted

      It's fairly common from what my doctor and now have read. Thyroid issues can crop up around this time, usually hypothyroidism. Your doctor  can run a few easy tests to either rule it out or confirm it. I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few weeks ago. 

      I know what you mean about the dry mouth and eyes at night-I wake up and have to use my eye drops and drink a bit of water-feel so parched.

      Frustrating, since I drink plenty of water during the day!

      Annie xx

  • cazjaz16
    cazjaz16 martina43

    Posted

    Yes Annie I have to use drops for my eyes and like yourself I drink a bottle of water during the night it's like I have been in the desert for 48 hrs lol
    • annieschaefer
      annieschaefer cazjaz16

      Posted

      I suspect some of my additional issues may be the result of the untreated hypothyroidism. I'll know after next week as I see the specialist for it-finally.  I usually blame everything on peri but honestly I do wonder how much of some of my new symptoms aren't related to the thyroid slowing down. Should be interesting to see what changes next! 

      Take care cajaz!

  • annieschaefer
    annieschaefer martina43

    Posted

    Hi Martina-I'm not sure what that number 1,38 for thyroid is. Is it for TSH? T4, T3? There are a lot of blood tests they can run, so if you can clarify it, it would be helpful. So frustrating when we feel lousy. 

    Annie xx

    • donna38794
      donna38794 martina43

      Posted

      I was diagnosed a year ago and had to go for blood work on a monthly basis. Last month mine was 134 my doctor said now I was in normal range. Hope that helps you.
  • susan21149
    susan21149 martina43

    Posted

    Hi Martina

    Your TSH is 1.38 That is a normal reading for TSH Levels if it were above 1,.38 like a 6 or higher than you would have hypotyroidism. 

    Now my TSH fell to a 0.5 and my doctors nurse said that is close to having hyperthyroidism because if it had gone down to a 0.4 then I would have hyperthyroidism so my doctors nurse lowered my thyroid medicaion down to 100mcg 4 days a week and 112mcg 3 days a week 

    to help bring the numbers up a little 

    I was having heart palpitations with this loose stools and lost a lot of weight I am down to 194pounds from a 207 

    I don't think you have hypothyroidism but to be on the safe side talk to your doctor and have it checked

    • donna38794
      donna38794 martina43

      Posted

      I'm not sure about but I can tell you a year ago when I found out I have an under active thyroid my reading was a 75 now its a 1.34 and my doc says I'm in normal range now.
    • susan21149
      susan21149 martina43

      Posted

      To be overactive it is a 0.4 and under to be overactive. To be underactive the numbers can go up to a 6.0 or higher to be underactive it can go up to a 10 or higher to be underactive 

      My level was close to being overactive because my level was a 0.5 

      1.0 to a 5.0 is the right level 

      for TSH 

    • susan21149
      susan21149 donna38794

      Posted

      Your thyroid was underactive at a 75 now you have a normal range a 1.34 that is normal just make sure it does not go to overactive because it can when in menopause
    • martina43
      martina43 susan21149

      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,
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