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...

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mcramer47 05/02/2016

After going up and down with levels, Baseline for TSH is now .58 Free t4 is fine. they didn't test Free T3 but did a T3.
This, after the last endo decreased my Methimazole when level hit .3 (grrr). New endo wants uptake and scan. Still on the fence about this.
Reasoning - I now have AFIB. Family doc, cardiologist and Endo think it's coming from hyperthyroidism which could very well be.
So, the new Endo wants to make me HYPO by doubling Methimazole for 3 weeks and 'see what happens'. I don't think this is a good idea. My brother (hypo) said go for it.

I've not been this confused for a long time!
I'm having another ultrasound soon. Last two were fine and there were no changes in the 8-10 nodules (that are pretty big).

She asked why I didn't want to uptake and scan. I fumbled for an answer. I'ts been 6 years since I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Cardiologist said 'Don't you think they would have you stable by now?'.
totally understand....

mmztcass 05/03/2016

Hi:

I am not sure where you are at with the FT4 and T3 ranges, but these should be in the middle at least.

RAIU doesn't determine if one has Graves' Disease. It is useful only if there are thyroid nodules involved.

As for the AFIB, I try to make sure not to have issues with this and often times the triggers are from either in the diet that I was exposed to let's say GMO, chemicals and toxins as well as household and personal products used that set me off. Even smelling something (as I have multiple chemical sensitivities) can cause me to react.

{{{hugs}}}

mcramer47 05/15/2016

Didn't sign in lately! No graves but have many nodules. 9 I think. 2 ultrasounds over 3 years and there was no change in size of any. Pretty big but I can not feel them. I can almost see the pattern here. Have another ultrasound, RAI then biopsy the hot ones and remove thyroid. My new endo is very young. That could be good or bad! I keep thinking she said to add 5mg extra one more a week. That would total 5mg each day with 5 extra on tuesday and friday. I was kind of glad for tsh reaching .5 which hasn't been near there since first diagnosed. That went up with just 5mg extra on fridays. T4 free is great. I will tell her to order t3 free. When I first started afib I thought 'here goes my thyroid again'. It acted like the heart palps I had 7 years ago. I should have gone to the ER but again I got scared. Sounds like a true crazy person! It went away after 2 months but came back off and on. The cardiologist I saw did think it was thyroid related. I am 64and wonder why I should have it taken out and get settled on synthroid. So confusing. My BP is out of whack as well. All related? More later. Thanks mmtz! You are a great 'listner' :)

mmztcass 05/16/2016

Here's my thought. I have been both hypO (for many years) and hypER (the last 15+ years). I know what both feels like and in my case, have positive thyroid antibodies. I didn't which to trade one set thyroid issues for another set.

I do what I can to lower down the thyroid antibodies. So that for me is diet, environmental, the products I use around the house and on me.

I cannot remember if you tested for any thyroid antibodies? If you had were any of them positive?

{{{hugs}}}

mmztcass 05/16/2016

P.S. I just had the antibodies done (for GD) the TSI and the TRAb. Can't wait to see how those are and it's been several years since I last had these done.

For you I'd find out about the TSI and the TRAb for GD and see what's going on Hashimoto's with TPOab and TgAb. If getting these has been awhile for you?

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