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...
Got a call from Endo's nurse late yesterday. With the increase of MMI (5 mg to 10 mg daily), my TSH is in range but the T4 is nearly at the bottom. I'll post labs when she faxes them.
I was so worried about having the uptake and scan! Endo says 'We'll just watch you". "The nodules may shrink on their own"
He decreased the MMI and will have bloodwork done again in January.
I'll need to read on the low T4 reading.
When I went to more MMI, I really didn't feel any different. That's what is 'funny' to me. So many people can tell when their numbers are low or high. I'm just so happy that the heart rate dropped, palps are gone except for an occasional 'flip' and the panic attacks have stopped. I've been dealing with stressful issues lately but I feel fine.
Linda - your high-test coffee advice really struck me. I haven't had any since May. I know this isn't a cure but such a difference! Hot dogs do it to me too. Strange!
Thanks
I was so worried about having the uptake and scan! Endo says 'We'll just watch you". "The nodules may shrink on their own"
He decreased the MMI and will have bloodwork done again in January.
I'll need to read on the low T4 reading.
When I went to more MMI, I really didn't feel any different. That's what is 'funny' to me. So many people can tell when their numbers are low or high. I'm just so happy that the heart rate dropped, palps are gone except for an occasional 'flip' and the panic attacks have stopped. I've been dealing with stressful issues lately but I feel fine.
Linda - your high-test coffee advice really struck me. I haven't had any since May. I know this isn't a cure but such a difference! Hot dogs do it to me too. Strange!
Thanks
I still drink coffee. But I drink the kinds that do not bother me. I have found a company that makes the powder creamer for the instant coffee using Palm oil base. The things I had put in the coffee originally was what bothered me. This also includes the types of sweeteners. I don't do well with artificial sugars. I avoid hot dogs when I can.
Good luck and {{{hugs}}} :-)