Hyperthyroidism Support Group
Hyperthyroidism (or "overactive thyroid gland") is the clinical syndrome featuring weight loss (often accompanied by a ravenous appetite), fatigue, weakness, hyperactivity, irritability, apathy, depression, polyuria, and sweating. Additional symptoms may include palpitations and arrhythmias (notably atrial fibrillation), dyspnea, loss of libido, nausea, vomiting, and...
I went to endo yesterday for the first time, I really liked him. Basically he gave me 3 options, stay on pTU and in 2 or 3 years it might burn out the hot nodules I have. Or get RAI treatment, or surgery. Said it is completely up to me. I'm thinking I'll stay on the PTU for a few more months anyway and see how I feel at that point. He will repeat bloodwork in a month, said its close to normal now, but he also wants to check for Graves disease, but I might not have Graves, it may just be coming from the nodules, since I have several. Does anyone have any advice for me as far as long term use of the PTU? Any experience like mine? Thanks in advance. Bengalgirl
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I forgot to mention that I have been gaining weight since startin PTU, like a pound a week. I started out skinny so the weight gain hasn't hurt me yet, but I'm wondering if it will continue, has this happened to anyone else?
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