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...
Very nice visit. I was shocked. He asked me how I felt (which he never did before). THEN he checked my latest bloodwork.
I did tell him I felt 'foggy' at times in my head.
He did agree to lower the MMI and I'll be on a straight 5 mg a day instead of the extra 5 2 days a week. Trying to lower TSH and bring up the T4.
He mentioned the uptake and scan but didn't push it this time. I left him laughing out loud when I told him 'Wouldn't it be nice if you could just feel your neck and say, OH - this one is hot and this one cold".
Lost 3 pounds out of the 20 I gained. Guess that's better than gaining more!
What a journey!
I did tell him I felt 'foggy' at times in my head.
He did agree to lower the MMI and I'll be on a straight 5 mg a day instead of the extra 5 2 days a week. Trying to lower TSH and bring up the T4.
He mentioned the uptake and scan but didn't push it this time. I left him laughing out loud when I told him 'Wouldn't it be nice if you could just feel your neck and say, OH - this one is hot and this one cold".
Lost 3 pounds out of the 20 I gained. Guess that's better than gaining more!
What a journey!
Good luck, I know you will do just fine. I've had thyroid disease of some sort the past 34+ years so it's been a long journey...!
{{{hugs}}} :-)