Question 1

is slowness or sluggishness thyroid or depression?

Accepted Answer

Could be either/both: There is a lot of overlap between the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction and depression/anxiety. Many psychiatrists and primary care doctors will check thyroid blood tests before considering treating the mood issue. If thyroid is dysfunctional then treating the thyroid condition might improve or alleviate the depression/anxiety.

Question 2

what causes of lost of sneeze reflex and neck spasm?

Accepted Answer

Very Rare: True loss of Sneeze reflex is uncommon. It can be caused by Psychiatric problems or issues with the brain's lateral medulla. If a person actively inhibits sneezing, the neck muscles can tense and cause a neck spasm. It can also cause increased intracranial pressure and lead to the extremely rare complication of ruptured blood vessels in eyes, ears or brain.

Question 3

acid reflex (felt in lower neck) always happens after a bad night sleep, or just not enough sleep. have noticed this correlation for years. why?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Nocturnal acid reflux may be lessened if you can sleep with the head of your bed elevated,avoiding caffeine,alcohol,nicotine and avoiding spicey and fatty foods especially later in the day and taking prilosec before supper. If your symptoms are not controlled, consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

ddx pain
symptoms:stiffness-spine back&neck,hyperaesthesia,allodynia,paraesthesia,9/10 pain
findings:undissipated central canal,few overactive reflexs

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia: This may well be fibromyalgia. Your physician can evaluate you and see if there's any other neurological issue that may be occurring. Fibromyalgia chronic pain syndrome with Allodynia. From the looks of your medicines you may of had this diagnosis already.

Question 5

i exhibit pos babinski reflex and i have tremors on the rt side involving rt hand , arm, tongue, neck. reflex was pos on lt side could these  be relate?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I am not sure what you mean by a "positive reflex" on the left side, however the presence of a positive babinski sign is a cause for concern. You should be having a consultation with a neurologist.

Question 6

my tsh w/reflex toft4 tested at 6.12. should i be concerned about such a slight deviation above high range? dr. wants to put me on thyroid medication

Accepted Answer

Thyroid deficiency: Your TSH suggests thyroid deficiency and you should not wait to develop symptoms before taking the medication suggested by your doctor. Follow your doctor's advice.

Question 7

i took a thyroid blood test tsh with reflex and read my test results it said my result was 1.94. it read the range was 0.30-3.60 is my results normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that. A TSH value of 1.94 is normal.

Question 8

i took a thyroid  blood test tsh with reflex and read my test results it said my result was 1.24. it read the range was 0.27-4.20 is my results normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is normal: You have no cause for any worry related to your TSH level.

Question 9

when i do the swallowing reflex i taste a bad smelly taste in my throat?

Accepted Answer

Possibly tonsils: You could have crud in your tonsils that smells and tastes bad. Try gargling with listerine a couple of times a day. If it continues see an ENT doctor.

Question 10

tsh w/reflex to ft4 is 22.18

what this means for my health
no thyroid due to t cancer?

Accepted Answer

TSH high: If the value you gave is for TSH, it is much higher than normal and indicates deficiency of thyroid hormone. It would be prudent to see your doctor at the earliest, for replacement medication.

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Slow reflex in neck

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Is slowness or sluggishness thyroid or depression?

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What causes of lost of sneeze reflex and neck spasm?

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Acid reflex (felt in lower neck) always happens after a bad night sleep, or just not enough sleep. have noticed this correlation for years. why?

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Ddx pain symptoms:stiffness-spine back&neck,hyperaesthesia,allodynia,paraesthesia,9/10 pain findings:undissipated central canal,few overactive reflexs

A member asked:

I exhibit pos babinski reflex and i have tremors on the rt side involving rt hand , arm, tongue, neck. reflex was pos on lt side could these be relate?

A member asked:

My tsh w/reflex toft4 tested at 6.12. should i be concerned about such a slight deviation above high range? dr. wants to put me on thyroid medication

A member asked:

I took a thyroid blood test tsh with reflex and read my test results it said my result was 1.94. it read the range was 0.30-3.60 is my results normal?

A member asked:

I took a thyroid blood test tsh with reflex and read my test results it said my result was 1.24. it read the range was 0.27-4.20 is my results normal?

A member asked:

When i do the swallowing reflex i taste a bad smelly taste in my throat?

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Tsh w/reflex to ft4 is 22.18 what this means for my health no thyroid due to t cancer?

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