Question: I had to move from XXXXXXX because in was "medically discharged" from the XXXXXXX VAMC. I have relocated to Rapid City, South XXXXXXX I need to reestablish care here. I weaned myself off the Prednisone prior to my Psychosis episode. I spent 2 weeks in the hospital last March. The Pyridostigmine gave me bradycardia. My Cardiolite study was normal. I haven't had any major problems (no MG crisis). I've been stable on my psych meds. I am still waiting for my government retirement to be processed which has taken over 6 months, I've been turned down from SSD twice. What is your recommendation in moving forward with my case?
Brief Answer:
Endocrine
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms. I see you have quite a few endocrine conditions.
1 Hypothyroidism
I see you are on 0.1 mg
When were your last TSH and free T4 done?
How long have you been on levothyroxine?
How sure are you that this diagnosis is correct?
Did an endocrinologist make this diagnosis ?
Have you ever had anti thyroid antibodies tested, such anti TPO (Thyroid peroxidase and anti Thyroglobulin)?
Do you recall the baseline TSH value before you were started on levothyroxine?
What is the highest TSH value that you can recall ever, even in on treatment?
Answers to the above questions will help us get a good idea if you truly need levothyroxine and if so, whether the dose is correct.
2 Vitamin D deficiency
Aim for blood levels of around 30 to 50. I see you are on 5000 IU daily. That is fair as long as you keep the blood levels in the target range by checking periodically
3 Androgen deficiency
Latest guidelines have once again discouraged the use of any androgens (male hormones) in women. This includes the DHEA you are on. There are no proven benefits
4 Adrenal insufficiency
I noted how you weaned yourself off prednisone. I suggest checking the 8 am serum cortisol levels to ensure your body is making enough adrenal hormone
5 The rest of your conditions are largely neurological and therefore it would make sense to see a neurologist for the same.
My last TSH was done last month. I didn't get the results but the provider kept me on the same dosage. Dr. Walend checked my thyroid tests 9/13/99. TSH- started at 0.06 & ended up at 6.99 over a 6 week period. Anti-Thyroglobulin-48. ACTH-<5 on 5/2/11. My last TSH that I have a record of was 1.060, T4- 4.5, T3 uptake 38, Free thyroxine-1.7. Chem panel was normal. Triiodothyronine, free-3.1, Viamin D3-<8. Random Cortisol- 6.7. Creainine Kinase-154. vitamin D2 25-HO-D2-<4. After treatment with subQ testosterone twice my level went from 8 to 81, free testosterone 2.0. Dhea-220, Estradiol-12.4, Progesterone - 1.6, Estrogens-49. I took Ortho-novum 777 for 20 years. My menstrual cycle stopped when I was 42. What would you recommend besides diet & exercise to help me lose weight? Would you recommend an Oncologist in my area for follow up of my thymoma? Would you recommend getting a lawyer for my disability case?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed your lab results. Thank you for sharing
I suggest you find a good Internist and an Endocrinologist. Many of the conditions we are dealing with here are fairly complex. Interpreting the laboratory values is appropriate only in the setting of an in-person examination to see what the numbers really mean.
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Hypothyroidism
Brief Answer:
Endocrine
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms. I see you have quite a few endocrine conditions.
1 Hypothyroidism
I see you are on 0.1 mg
When were your last TSH and free T4 done?
How long have you been on levothyroxine?
How sure are you that this diagnosis is correct?
Did an endocrinologist make this diagnosis ?
Have you ever had anti thyroid antibodies tested, such anti TPO (Thyroid peroxidase and anti Thyroglobulin)?
Do you recall the baseline TSH value before you were started on levothyroxine?
What is the highest TSH value that you can recall ever, even in on treatment?
Answers to the above questions will help us get a good idea if you truly need levothyroxine and if so, whether the dose is correct.
2 Vitamin D deficiency
Aim for blood levels of around 30 to 50. I see you are on 5000 IU daily. That is fair as long as you keep the blood levels in the target range by checking periodically
3 Androgen deficiency
Latest guidelines have once again discouraged the use of any androgens (male hormones) in women. This includes the DHEA you are on. There are no proven benefits
4 Adrenal insufficiency
I noted how you weaned yourself off prednisone. I suggest checking the 8 am serum cortisol levels to ensure your body is making enough adrenal hormone
5 The rest of your conditions are largely neurological and therefore it would make sense to see a neurologist for the same.