
What Causes Severe Dizziness And Lack Of Concentration Post An Accident?

My questions is:
Is there any connection between the thyroid and events like this?
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Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms.
If your thyroid labs are grossly off then it is possible that your episodes are due to the abnormal thyroid status.
So if your TSH and Free T4 are in target normal range, then it is unlikely that there is any connection between your symptoms and the thyroid.
Most endocrinologists worldwide avoid prescribing liothyronine as it is deemed harmful. Levo thyroxine is sufficient.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid) Thyroid autoantibodies : Anti Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) antibodies and Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day

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