Thyroid Help?

[Rpm999]

well, i've had some crazy neuro symptoms in this time i've been sick and one of the things it really sounds like is something involving thyroid...it would make sense since that area feels off....also, the severe attack i had that threw my body very out of wack nearly a year ago could have to do with that since my barium swallow came back fine, so i assume if i have a hard time swallowing and have a lot of issues in the throat/thyroid/neck area, it's a possibility?

whether it has to do with celiac, i'm wondering, what should i have tested? i really know nothing about the thyroid, levels, ect. ect.....a panel/ultrasound? certain important things that may not be including?

i also suspect some thyroid issues since i feel really bad since i had the iodine dye and i've heard that can throw your thyroid out of wack if you're having issues, and i sure am feeling them...plus it's been a week, so it wouldn't surprise me

this is just pretty hard, finding out with celiac...starting all the diets soon, on top of finding other issues, possible thyroid issues, the severe reaction from the contrast and who knows what else....i'm overwhelmed

anything else i should test while at it? based on weird symptoms/neuro problems since that attack? i know there's many things, and the things i've been tested for haven't been that relevant to the gasto/neuro connection

[loraleena]

Make sure you get the whole thyroid panel, not just the TSH (very innacurate). Make sure it includes the Thyroid Peroxidase antibody test. This should be under 20. If not you have Hashimotos Hypothyroidism. This is autoimmune and common in celiacs. Check out the website for my thryoid docs. Dr.lowe.com. Great and eye opening info. Good luck.