Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
I am wondering if my symptoms are from the graves or from my medication. The last couple days I have been getting extremely itchy hands. It starts with my palms then spreads to my fingers. It itches so bad that I get red welts and my fingers swell. But its just my hands, nothing else. Also, my skin has been braking out really bad. I almost feel like I'm 16 again. Are any of these due to my levels? My labs right now read T3, Free 390 range (230-420)
T4, Free 1.0 range (0.8-1.8)
TSH > zero point 01
My labs four weeks ago were quadrapule over the range and I had a thyroid storm. I am on ptu 450 mg divided over 3 equal doses and was on a beta blocker. I am in the process of stopping my beta blocker now.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
T4, Free 1.0 range (0.8-1.8)
TSH > zero point 01
My labs four weeks ago were quadrapule over the range and I had a thyroid storm. I am on ptu 450 mg divided over 3 equal doses and was on a beta blocker. I am in the process of stopping my beta blocker now.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
The Free T4 is now below the mid ranges. You will need to consider dose reduction as to not to dip under range and to get back up mid ranges. The mid ranges for your labs would be at 1.3.
The itchiness and acne, for me, usually tells me I'm heading hypO cuz my skin starts drying out and such. It could be this way for you.
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