A member asked:

I have all the symptoms of thyroid problems but my tests come back normal. saw my gynecologist and she found cysts? could that be why i feel sluggish?

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Dr. A. tarig Ahmed answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fatigue: unlikely the cyst is causing your symptoms. make sure you follow up with your regular physician to test for other things like anemia etc

Answered 5/4/2015

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Definitely!: Most doctors rely on TSH alone to assess thyroid. If you have cysts/nodules...you need a full work-up including ultrasound (if not already done), TSH, free T4, free T3, (liothyronine) Reverse T3, (liothyronine) Thyroglobulin and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), ferritin levels, selenium, and iodine levels. You may have a hidden autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

Answered 10/7/2017

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Lack of specificity: Hi. There's not a single symptom associated with hypo- or hyperthyroidism that is specific to hypo- or hyperthyroidism. Therefore, it is not surprising that symptoms you thought were due to thyroid dysfunction are associated with normal thyroid function. Good luck at finding a cause if there is one!

Answered 7/20/2014

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