Suffering From Postpartum Hypothyroid. On Medications. Thyroid Test Done. What Does The Reports Suggest?
March 26 Thyroid panel shows the following
TSH 2.9
T3 Uptake 34.3
T4 9.2
T7 3.16
5/7/2012 CMP lab results show --
Albumin 4.1
ALP 39
AST 20
ALT 19
Bilirubin, Total 0.6
Total Protein 7.1
Sodium 135
Potassium 5.1
Chloride 106.7
CO2 26
BUN 15
Creatinine 0.7
GFR NON AA Male 140.7
GFR AA Male 170.2
GFR NON AA Female 104.4
GFR AA Female 126.3
5/7 and most recent 7/ 23 CBC side by side for comparison --
WBC.. 7.1 11.7 -- slightly elevated
RBC.. 4.22 4.02
HGB.. 13.2 12.7
HCT.. 39.2 38.1
MCV.. 92.9 94.7
MCH.. 31.3 31.7
MCHC.. 33.7 33.5
RDW.. 12.5 12.2
PLT.. 265 214
MPV.. 8.4 9
GR%.. 60.5 82.7
LY%.. 35.2 14
MO%.. 4.3 3.3
GR#.. 4.3 9.7
LY#.. 2.5 1.6
MO#.. 0.3 0.4
no fever - temp was 98
day after first b12 experienced cardiac episode in 5/16 --onset was spontaneous & abrupt - dizzy - faint feeling urgent care referred me to the ED after ekg showed prolonged sinus tachycardia .over 150 bpm .. 6 hours of waiting in ED no change to heart rate diagnosed as "anxiety attack" -- cardiac enzymes and chest x XXXXXXX all OK --
weekly b12 shots seemed to sustain me for a while, but 3 weeks ago began to notice slight pain in upper right quadrant - would come and go, now had turned into a constant dull hot ache - very dull but still uncomfortable - time will tell in 2 weeks if pain is cycle or "cyst" related. october last year experienced a ruptured cyst - at that time - abdominal ultra sound was negative , vaginal showed ruptured cyst - over the past few weeks lethargy is back -- EXTREME TIREDNESS - yet difficulty sleeping, dizziness when standing, forgetfulness, newest symptom which concerns me the most -- random radiating or shooting pins & needles stinging like sensations - random pins and needles sensations in inside of upper thighs, tops of thigh, lower calf - back of arms, random locations sensations come and go - constant stinging numb sensation outside of left arm into palm of hand weakness when holding children. muscle fatigue and stiffness , tightness in back - possibly my back is the reason for the weird numb sensations - xrays . being that i was on 11 weeks of weekly b12 all of this should have cleared up. I am exhausted and can barely function as a parent. after work i want to crash on the couch and not move. was told that these test results are all normal - but i know my body and this isn't normal. i should not be feeling as badly as i do. i was once a runner and enjoyed spending time outside with my kids and now i'm so tired and feel so bad i can barely function .
saturday after 2 hours in extreme heat fishing and a pool party - arrived home around midnight and began to see motion trails behind anything that waved infront of me. is this is possible a sign of dehydration or tiredness -- totally freaked me out.
I consider myself pretty healthy, very active - there is something totally wrong with me and completely putting a hitch in life I have to figure this thing out and get back to me again.
i don't feel like i have an elephant on my chest like i did before when all of this started, but i just feel like ik'm not getting enough oxygen, i'm just so tired.
my dr said if not feeling better after 2 weeks she will refer me to neuro . what are your thoughts? does this sound like anything you're familiar with? can you also speak to the cbc levels - i'm not familiar with the labs and curious as to the change among the GR#, GR% LY# & LY% does this have anything to do with the elevated wbc?
any thoughts on this are greatly appreciated - i want my old self back!!! my kids and work need me!
apologies for the rough and scattered history - please help!!!
Thanks for writing in.
I have gone through your reports thoroughly and all your investigations as of now are normal (including CBC) and it appears that you are suffering from anxiety/depression. Being a single parent must be difficult on you as you are the provider for your kids financially and emotionally. Probably you are feeling stressed out and need time for yourself. Probably you have some other issues worrying you, but you have been blocking it from your mind and that could have resulted in your symptoms.
The drug adderall might be contributed to your anxiety.
Follow your doctor's advise and if you are not better in 2 weeks visit a neurologist. However , I would prefer you to visit a psychologist for some counselling.
In the meantime , take a couple of days off from work. Relax. Listen to music, enjoy yourself, pursue your interests and hobbies. Sign up for relaxation/meditation classes, which might really help you a lot. Try to do regular exercise 30 minutes a day for 5 days. Exercise releases endorphins which will help you feel good.
Hope I have answered your queries. In case you don't have further queries, kindly accept my answer. Any reviews are welcome.
Get well soon :)
Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
The first possibility was DVT , but that was ruled out by tests.
Vit B12 defeciency at that time might have contributed to the edema , tingling and numbness. However, at present the Vit B12 levels are well within range.
Another possibility is that the oral contraceptive pills might have caused pedal edema.
Hope this answers your question.
I hope you feel better soon .
Have a nice day :)