Overall malaise explained!

It's my pituitary gland! While that might not seem usual cause for an exclamation point (!) I am suitably excited enough for three!

"If the T4 level is low and TSH is not elevated, the pituitary gland is more likely to be the cause for the hypothyroidism. Of course, this would drastically effect the treatment since the pituitary gland also regulates the body's other glands (adrenals, ovaries, and testicles) as well as controlling growth in children and normal kidney function. Pituitary gland failure means that the other glands may also be failing and other treatment than just thyroid may be necessary. The most common cause for the pituitary gland failure is a tumor of the pituitary and this might also require surgery to remove." www.endocrineweb.com

The doc said that this combined with my eczema points to an autoimmune disease, triggered by internal or external allergy. Pleasedontletitbeglutenpleasedontletitbegluten. Or dairy. Stinky cheese and crusty bread are rewards for this lifetime of suffering and I just can't do the time without the reward.

Either way, she's put me on thyroid medication and upon inspection, they are the exact same medication our 16 year old golden retriever takes every morning.

That's right Rosie, I'm right there with you.

Aloha.