Lab Work Results - Hypothyroidism

[surgtech1956]

Had my labwork done and got a copy of it. My TSH/Thryoid is high, my RDW is a little high - this looks like a Vitamin B12 deficiency. I don't eat any red meat, little chicken, turkey, no fish, pork, not much cheese. I have been eating eggs. I forgot my cholesterol is 204 - HDL/LDL is within desireable limits. I see the doctor on the 4th, I'm sure I'll come away with some prescriptions.

Anyone else with hypothyroid issues? Does the medication help?

[crazycanuck]

Nancy, yes & yes to both questions.

I have to run but there are some more threads in this health section that will give you more info.

[ZenSojourner]

Yup, thyroid meds help.

Check out the thyroid forum on about.com, tons of great info and support there.

[tctrek]

I've had hypothyroidism since 1997. I also had high cholesterol and triglycerides and B12 deficiency! Add high blood pressure, menopause and chronic vertigo and you have a picture of me up until about 1.5 years ago. Overweight, unhealthy and dizzy :(. I took more pills every night and morning then I can count! Slowly over the past 1.5 years I have turned it around. I lost 30 pounds and started eating right... fresh foods, fruits/vegetables, controlling my fat intake and lots of exercise, on my bike and in the gym. In the past year I've gotten rid of all my meds except a very low dose of Synthroid (less than 1/2 the dose I used to take). No more cholesterol or triglyceride meds. No more vertigo. And only one tiny dose of a mild blood pressure med as compared to a beta blocker and two super-strong bp meds.

Thyroid, cholesterol and blood pressure are the triple threat. You usually find at least 2 out of 3 of these together. They are the price we pay for an unhealthy lifestyle. Medication can control it, but diet and exercise can just about cure them. Find a good endocrinologist and tell him that the goal is to not take meds for the rest of your life. It's great not to be a pill popper!