What is Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (or "overactive thyroid gland") is the clinical syndrome caused by an excess of circulating free thyroxine (T4) or free triiodothyronine (T3), or both.
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Hi. My name is Amber, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when i was a junior in high school. I guess no one ever thought it was important to inform me about my condition. I see that a lot of people here know their levels and everything. I just know i'm on 50 mg of Levothyroxin. I know that some people have told me I will never get pregnant. I have these wierd heart palpatations when i take any fom of birth controll, and instead of a monthly cycle i tend to go months without a period and then around 2-4 weeks bleeding. Can anyone tell me if you are experiencing simmilar things. I dont usually ask for help, nor reveal such detail with people i am unfamilliar with. I am afraid of doctors because i feel like the two or three i've delt with over time just think i'm nuts or a hypocondriac. I spelt that wrong i know. I guess if you can let me know what you think and know... thank you much
~bambidear Posted on 11/01/09, 01:11 pm |
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Hi there:
It is important to get labs done every so often to make sure one is on the correct amount of meds. The labs to get are called: Free T3, Free T4, and TSH. It's possible your labs may be too hypO or hypER for you to have your cycles messed up like this including the palps. People with thyroid disease can get pregnant with their thyroid levels at the right places and taking the right amount of replacement med. {{{hugs}}} :-) P.S. I don't like seeing doctors either. 
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thank you so much for commenting... you have no idea how much it helps to have people who have been where i am to help. no one in my friends have this condition... my older sister does but she ignores it. My biological mother does but she doesnt talk to me cause i'm adopted. I'm glad you helped :P thanks
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