Hi there,
Yes, you are in a bad situation........and the symptoms of thyroiditis are horrendous.
I have had thyroid problems for last 3 years and was put on lithium in 2007. I had a goiter a couple of years ago and it has gotten worse. I have been to see a surgeon and I am seeing an Endo at the end of this month. I am on thyroxine but I do not know if I am hypothyroid yet.
It sounds like you have tried to do alot for your situation.........and "normal" blood results are not necessarily a given as I am sure you know. Some of mine are also in range but this is the sickest I have ever been in my life.
I really feel for you.........I do not have any real answers as there is so much you need to consider.
I am a member of a really good thyroid forum and some of the women on there have had thyroidectomies and are really knowledgeable........I recommend you join
http://thyroidhost.proboards30.com/index.cgi
Good luck sweetie, please feel free to msg me if you want to talk further......