"Borderline" hyperthyroidism: is it real? And how can I help myself? My Dr. won't?

I just posted a Question on how I have a lot of hypoglycemia-type symptoms if I skip a meal, yet any time I have my blood sugar (glucose) tested, even after a 12-14 hour fast, the glucose is 100% NORMAL. I'm hoping some folks have insights on that. Now another question...

I have common symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid/too-fast metabolism), yet my blood tests always come back in the normal range. My main symptoms are not being able to gain weight no matter how much I eat, and extreme intolerance to heat. I also often feel kind of hyped up/anxious and have periodic insomnia. My Dr. thinks all these things (except the heat part) are an anxiety disorder, but I don't know if I agree.

I've had several tests for TSH and free T4 (or T3?) over the years, and nothing is ever out of line. HOWEVER, the numbers usually lean towards the "fast" end of things, rather than the "slow" one.

Is there such a thing as "borderline" hyperthyroidism? If so, how can I help myself?

Thanks, Answerkeeper, for your insulting, holier-than-thou reply. I asked ONE question pertaining to hyperthyroidism -- how is that "flooding" the forums? LOL! Perhaps you have double vision? Or perhaps an echo in your brain? My other question was about hypoglycemia. Even if you thought those were the same thing, that would still be only 2 questions, not a "flood" of them. Stop acting like a critical, nagging schoolmarm when someone is not feeling well and asking for help. And I am NOT a hypochondriac. They enjoy having illnesses and try hard to "find" something wrong even if something isn't wrong. I am the opposite. I HATE having anything wrong and will seek any/all remedies to become well and to keep my body in balance. I'm very sensitive/knowledgeable about my body and can tell when it's not running right. That's all. I'd appreciate if you didn't reply, if you're going to pepper your reply with insults when you don't even know me!

I have hypothyroidism and my TSH and T4 are way out of range, but when I was pregnant I was borderline but my symptoms were well I had no symptoms and the doctor told me she treats the symptoms not the numbers so if you are having the symptoms Id talk to another doctor.

re: your heat intolerance: I've had heat intolerance 8yrs now (no sweating though) & doctors don't know what is wrong. This year I've developed a routine that helps me greatly - I've listed at my recently created yahoo group: Heat_Intolerance. Hope helps you. Take care. Report It

no, listen to your doctor, anxiety can show itself in many different ways

I have dealt with a thyroid condition for over 20 years. Your Dr. sounds right if the test are normal you are suffering from something else . If it makes you fell any better I also have been on xanax for almost 3 years. And those are pretty much my symptoms as well. I take thyroid replacement and all test are normal and I feel good.

Sounds like anxiety to me, too. Just the fact that you obsess about it makes me think you are anxious. Chill. If the tests are always negative you are fine. Anxiety disorders can mimic heart attacks too. Then there are the panic attacks... Stop looking for some horrible disease. Maybe you're just hyper. Learn to relax.

Please stop with the multiple posts for the same silly thing.

First of you sound more hypochondriac then sick and honestly seeking help which probably means your doctor may not take you seriously if you are this obessive in his office.

Your best bet is to simply seek another opinion from a specialist. Endocrinologist would be your best bet. Most health plans allow you to se4ek a second opinion and if you need a refferal just ask for one and explain why. Even if your doctor does think your over reacting to the symptoms they will most likely refer you just to ease your mind.

It is possible the doctor is missing something and not testing for the 'right' thing but it may be you do indeed simply have anxiety. Calm down you aren't dying at the moment and calmly seek another more specailized opinion.

And please- post once and give people some time to actually give you an answer before you flood the forums.