Comment by Jeff W on June 16, 2009 at 11:21pm

Thyroid problems aren't always trivial to detect and endocrinologists have differing opinions on how best to detect them. Getting a second opinion and comprehensive blood work is absolutely in order since you are exhibiting more than one symptom that could possibly indicate a thyroid problem. In addition to a full thyroid panel I presume your doctor is testing you for other possible causes (such as hormone imbalances or other diseases) as well.

Not sure what treatment you may have had thus far, but coricosteroid treatments can also cause side effects - probably more likely with injected or oral steroids, but topical steroids can also be absorbed systemically and cause side effects as well including rapid heartbeat and as Aimee suggests adrenal problems.

I believe all medications pose some risk, but they are medically advised because the physician believes the potential reward outweighs that risk. It is important to be aware of and monitor yourself closely for side effects from any treatment you receive as your doctor has no way of predicting who might be in that small percentage of people who might have an adverse reaction. This may include having blood tests and the like run more often while under treatment.

I hope your doctors are able to provide you with some answers. In the meantime, try not to let this get you down and don't let this detract from your normal life and happiness. Best Wishes!

Jeff

Comment by Moisuc Alexandru on June 18, 2009 at 3:00am

i went this week to the endocrinologist because my thyroid test came back and acording to the test i have hypothyroidism with a tsh of 44.4 but the doctor said that it was imposiible because i dont show any simptons and made me repeat the tests

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