Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Well its an odd story so please bear with me. I have been in and out of the doctor the past few months. Ive gained weight (about 10 lbs since August), had the weirdest feelings in my body. Sometimes jittery, my heart always pounds, blood pressure is up, headahces etc. After some blood tests they determined I have hyperthyroidism. I found this a little odd considering Ive gained weight and not lost it like normal. Now Im struggling on a few issues. Any help would be greatly appreciated...
1.My doctor is doing test after test and not helping me regulate in the mean time. Is this normal?
2. I have this leg issue. My muscled down the sides of my thighs and on the tops will randomly cramp. Like a tearing feeling actually. There was one occasion where I could not move my legs at all. Has anyone else had this?
Thank you for your help!
1.My doctor is doing test after test and not helping me regulate in the mean time. Is this normal?
2. I have this leg issue. My muscled down the sides of my thighs and on the tops will randomly cramp. Like a tearing feeling actually. There was one occasion where I could not move my legs at all. Has anyone else had this?
Thank you for your help!
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When my thryoid was hyper I experienced a lot of leg and foot cramps. They would get so bad I'd cry. Also my muscles atrophied and I lost some use in my legs/arms. Gaining weight wasn't an issue with me though. I lost, lost, lost. Are you on any meds at all? Seems to me you should be on something to regulate your heart and maybe a thyroid suppressant if needed. Perhaps you should see an endo?
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I am actually seeing an endo. She is doing the thyroid scans at the moment, but due to taking antihistamines its going to be another 2-3 weeks before I can do it
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I've got problems with cramping in my legs, but I have hypoparathyroidism as well as being hypothyroid. I hope they find out what's going on with you and get you "fixed" soon!
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