About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
Question My recent blood test came back with a high TSH of 9.350 The doctor advised upping my dose of synthroid. I am afraid to change because I suffer from Suproventricular tachycardia and am afraid it will race my heart if I change my dose. What do you think
Answer Dear Phyllis, I think your doctor that wants to up your synthroid needs to check with the cardiologist that is monitoring your heart condition and determine if this is the proper thing to do.... You do know that a heart conditon of problems with the heart can be caused by improper thyroid hormone levels....
If you use the same doctor for both your thyroid and heart condition, then that doctor should know what he/she is doing when wanting to increase your synthroid...
