The blood test says I'm healthy, but I don't feel so. What do i do? (sorry it's long)
Since last year, my water retention and overall inflammation have been crazy especially during summer. I've been trying to lose weight and worked hard (walking 10k+ steps, drinking 2l+ water, eating clean, getting 8 hrs of sleep, being in a calorie deficit, etc.). However, since September, I can't help but notice I have been gaining tons of weight regardless of diet, burping a lot (even water when sitting), and my digestion has become really bad. Every morning I wake up with a swollen, puffy face and eyelids. It's really frustrating. On top of that, mental state has not been normal and not like 'before' at all. I am prone to anger, but I have also gone through pretty heavy depressive episodes.
Even my friends and family have noticed that my whole body is inflamed and has too much water retention, and that I am gaining weight despite eating less than what people would eat normally. That's why I started doing my own research and figured out it could be a thyroid problem, specifically Hashimoto's, because I have another autoimmune disease (scalp psoriasis).
I have done two blood tests in March and May in 2 diff clinic. In the first one, my TSH was 3.950, T4 was 1.19, and my cortisol was 5.11 (9am), total cholesterol was 129, along with neutral fat of 29 (I'm overweight and eat a good amount of fat imo). The next time, I did both a blood test and an eco. The doctor said I do have thyroid problems in both sides of my neck (5-6 nodules on one side), but there is no blood flow to those, hence, I'm fine. The blood test said my TPO Ab is 195, Anti-thyroglobulin antibody is 272, Thyroglobulin is 51.8, but TSH is 2.13, Free T4 is 1.09.
Now the problem is that the doctor said that because my thyroid function is okay, I don't need any treatment or medication. And he added that me gaining shouldn't be blamed on my thyroid since it functions perfectly. I have asked several times to get some kind of medicine, but he refused every time. I even explained that I have another type of autoimmune disease. But again, he said this, and that is not relevant. The only thing he will do is that to take a look at my thyroid again in 3 months from now. Also that, during this time, things change drastically in 2 ways: it could get worse or better.
But I know my body is not okay. I have chronic fatigue and insomnia, gaining weight day by day, severe mood swings, bad digestion, and so many other symptoms that are affecting my everyday life. I feel like I forgot how it feels to be energized, rested, or just normal. And now I can't even get a single med? and can only wait for it to get worse? How am I supposed to keep living like this when my body and brain are similar to a person who's on bed rest?