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 have been having health issues since the beginning of this year. From anxiety, panic attacks and depression to loosing almost 20 lbs in 4 months and not having an appetite to loosing intereat in daily things. I'm scared that if I continue this way I am going to die. I've researched hyperthyroidism a ton and believe that I suffer from all the signs and symptoms. Am I wrong? Is something else going on? I have an endocrinologist appointment this Friday. I'm just so scared beyond words.
I am sorry you are feeling poorly. If it were me, I would ask the Endo to run the thyroid panel of the Free T3, Free T4, and TSH especially to see what is going on. Also get thyroid antibodies for the Graves' Disease of the TSI and the TRAb to see if this is an autoimmune disorder.
Having anxiety and panic attacks was one of the first things I noticed too and had to see the doctor for lab work and such. Please look over any thyroid triggers such as in your diet and environmental. The list can be found at:
http://www.livingwithgravesdisease.com/forums/forum/2-thyroid-101/
I moderate over at the above forum.
Please know everything will be alright and things will get on track once the meds are being taken.
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