I have half a thyroid (lobe removed nov 08) and recently found out I have hashimotos. Had blood test in December at 4 weeks post op and TSH 4.4, not on any medication.
Today I have been feeling ok (only a few lapses in energy) but I have days when I feel really weary and dizzy also have episodes of not been able to go to sleep/stay asleep even though I'm shattered etc.
Have not been back to see my gp but surgeon was happy for me to wait another 12 months befrore I have another blood test to see if I do go hypo according to their reference range which is 6 for tsh (cant remember the lower end) and to continue as I am at present.
I think I'm reluctant to go back to my GP as I dont know if I have done too much reading and thinking about my thyroid too much and he will think I'm playing on it (though why he should think this I dont really know). Think what I am trying to ask is would someone with diagnosis of hashimoto regardless of having half of it removed expect to start some thyroxine or do they have to wait to go hypo first or have raging symptoms???
Claire![]()