Hyperthyroidism

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The thyroid gland or simply, the thyroid /θard/, in vertebrate anatomy, is one of the largest endocrine glands. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (which forms the laryngeal prominence, or "Adam's apple"). The isthmus (the bridge between the two lobes of the thyroid) is located inferior to the cricoid cartilage. The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. It partici...

i'm 26 years , 150 cm and 38 kg. i diagnosed to have hypothyroidism with TSH 6.72 and Anti Thyroid Antibody 6.25 and FSH 6.3 . if i have hypothyroidism so what is about my weight? it supposed i gain weight not loosing it. this is just confusing. please help me by this issue and advise me how to gain weight under this situation, by medicine or food. pleeeaaase thanks

i presented at the outpatient dept. with signs and symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. i was prescribed with Fedac by the attending physician. when i first took Fedac, i felt that i was slightly trembling, but i haven't associated it with Fedac intake until i took the second dosage of fedac later that evening. i became anxious and googled Fedac. i realized then that i failed to inform my doctor that i was diagnosed with goiter. for sure i will not be taking the 3rd dosage as i have discovered that it had exacerbated my hyperthyroidism. but my problem no is what should i do about my trembling? will i be okay now that i had taken 2 dosages of fedac? ## Hi Jane, Are you still experiencing trembling now that you stopped taking Fedac? I would think that it should subside as th...

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Iam a hyperthyroid patient.My T3 and T4 levels are normal but TSH is low (0.08) Doctor suggest me to take Ciplar 10 mg . Iam feeling very tired after taking this tablet for the first day. Is this tablet is suitable for maintaining normal TSH level? ## No, this medication contains the active ingredient Propranolol, which is actually used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. Drowsiness and fatigue can be normal side effects of it, as reported by the U.S. FDA, it may also cause nausea, dizziness and increased urination. What type of doctor did you consult? ## Hi i have hyperthyroid and tsh is 0.010 , doctor has prescribed abott thyrocab and ciplar la 40. Can you please advise on taking ciplar la 40. ## I am taking Ciplar 10 ,I am suffering from hyperthyroidism.Is this ...

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My menstrual cycle is 4 months delayed and when I had a medical checkup in the school, the nurse said that i had hyperthyroidism. Does hyperthyroidism affect my menstruation? I have been stressed out about this for the past few weeks. ## Yes, thyroid issues can cause problems with your menstrual cycle, as well as weight changes, mood swings and hair loss, according to the NIH. Are you on any medications? Do you have any other diagnosed medical conditions?

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Hi - I have thyroid issues, and within the last three years my thyroid has became very active. I was told I had hyper when I was 15 and now I will be turning 22 this December. But just in last three years I have noticed that my teeth have become really bad. Decaying of my molars, sensitive to hot and cold, and jaw pain. My wisdom teeth are growing in but my dentist in Burlington (Pearl Dental) says that my wisdom teeth will not affect any other tooth unless it scrapes the others. My gums were also tender and swollen for about a week. I was wondering if having a really overactive thyroid would cause these problems? I should also tell you that my doctor is very worried that I could have a heart attack at any moment. I am dizzy, can not sleep, always hungry, losing weight fast, some days m...

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I have hyperthyroidism and I had 3 bottles of thyronorm 50 mcg prescribed by my doctor. I have gained 7kg in 1year. Now my weight is 57kg. Before that I had 50 kg weight for 5 years constantly. Thyronorm 50 mcg is for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism? ## It can actually be used to treat both and weight gain is a normal symptom of these medical conditions, according to the NIH. The medication side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and hair loss. Are you on any other medications? Is this your only diagnosed medical condition? ## i am suffering from hypothyroidism , due to which i have gained 10 kgs my TSH level is 50.10 , So the doctor has prescribed thyronorm 50mgc will this help me in losing weight , and bring the TSH level normal . my ...

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How long should I use PTU for hyperthyroidism? I have been taking this medication for (1) year with my tsh checked by my dr. every (3) months. I went off of PTU about 6 months ago and ended up in the hospital for atrial fibrillation. I do not have health insurance and need to know if I should cut back on the medicine? I take 2 tabs 2x's a day of the 50 mg Propylthiouracl. ## Only your doctor can advise you on whether or not it is safe for you to change the dosage of your medication. No one online can really answer that, since your full medical history, and TSH levels are unknown. Typical side effects of this medication may include nausea, dizziness, hair loss, weight changes, and skin rash. You may require a medication like this for the rest of your life, it depends on the specific ...

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Which pill is better for hyperthyroidism, methimazole or propylthiouracil? One is a 10mg and the other is 50mg, so which one is the best to take? ## Which medication has your doctor recommended for you? It really depends on what type of thyroid condition is being treated. The FDA lists typical side effects of them both as possibly including nausea, dizziness, weight changes, hair loss, and mood changes. Are you on any other medications?

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I have hyperthyroidism and my doctor prescribed me with apomedoxy so i can get my period it always worked but this month it didn't is there any one that have the same problem as me ## Hello, Crissy! How are you? Is there a chance you may be pregnant? How late are you? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and PMS-like symptoms.

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Hi there I suffer from hyperthyroidism at the moment been without medication for a while. Half my thyroid were removed together with a abnormal nodule. What dosage of Eltroxin should I use now? I feel tired all the time, it is all in my eyes like I haven't slept for days......

I am a thyroidectomy hyperthyroidism 45 year old female with hypokalemia on 30 meq's a day but I also take 80 mgs of Lasix. 9 out of ten times my potassium is low but I have been eating so much food with potassium that mine was at 10 last time and I was in the emergency room and I cannot find a doctor, not at a hospital in my area that doesn't have a 3 month wait. Is there a way to get your blood taken without an emergency room? I have insurance, just do not trust hospitals. They treat you like a rotating door and you never accomplish anything. HELP. PLEASE. ## Your doctor can order blood work, some blood draws are done right at their office, or at the hospital lab, but neither requires you to go to the ER. What reason did they give for a 3 month wait? Usually, if you've had...

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Propylthiouracil (PTU) is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism.[1] This includes hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease and toxic multinodular goiter.[1] In a thyrotoxic crisis it is generally more effective than methimazole.[1] Otherwise it is typically only used when methimazole, surgery, and radioactive iodine is not possible.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include itchiness, hair loss, ...

Methimazole

Thiamazole, also known as methimazole, is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism.[2] This includes Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter, and thyrotoxic crisis.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Full effects may take a few weeks to occur.[3] Common side effects include itchiness, hair loss, nausea, muscle pain, swelling, and abdominal pain.[2] Severe side effects may include low blood cell counts, liver failure,...

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Thiamazole, also known as methimazole, is a medication used to treat hyperthyroidism.[2] This includes Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter, and thyrotoxic crisis.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Full effects may take a few weeks to occur.[3] Common side effects include itchiness, hair loss, nausea, muscle pain, swelling, and abdominal pain.[2] Severe side effects may include low blood cell counts, liver failure,...

i found out in june of 2015 i am hyperthyroidism and have graves disease. i was eatting 6100 cals per day and still loosing weight. had my dose of iodine 131 and am now on levothyroxin 50mcg per day. i am 6' 1" and was down 132lbs! not good. this weight was prior to my treatment and medication. i really want to kno if i can expect to get back to my ideal body weight for my height and frame which should be between 197-201 lbs. i lift weights regularly and still eat 4to 5 meals a day along with a protein supplement. can or will i be able to get back to where shoul be? ## Hello, Steve! How are you? Weight loss is a normal symptoms of Grave's Disease, but as the situation is rectified, you should gain some back, but it may take time. How long have you been on the Levothyroxine? ...

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I had been taken off of Amiodarone because I was drifting towards hyperthyroidism. The EP put me on Multaq which was totally ineffective in keeping my A-Fib under control. After a year of this, and being in and out of A-Fib for all that time, and miserable, he and my cardiologist decided I should resume Amiodarone. It's been about 2 months now since the changeover and I feel great! No A-Fib and, so far, no side effects. If I start to have thyroid issues again, I will have to deal with that or be a candidate for ablation. ## I am glad that the Amiodarone is working well for you, now. Multaq has, unfortunately, proven to be one of those medications that works really well for people, or not at all, it seems. We've had some people get great results from it, but just as many others t...

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I have rapidly failing health, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism, low blood pressure which causes me to faint often, severe back and neck pain, from an accident in 2010, when I rolled my car 4 times... This is when my migraines became nearly unbearable to the point of vomiting from the pain. My health, and broken body prevent me from being able to work, and I'm only 39 years old! I have a sweet little toddler, turns 2 in August, and it seems that since my pregnancy my health started as a snowball, now I have an avalanche burying me. Can someone please tell me how, if possible, to start pain management with Norco 1000 mg's? Need help, can't eat, sleep, drive, exercise - I am in too much pain to participate in my own life. It's heartbreaking. ## Hello, Karen! How are you? Th...

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I have been prescribed 40 mg of Propranolol 2x a day plus one multivitamin a day, I have hyperthyroidism and anemia. I was wondering if I can take 1 Capsule of Estroven nighttime before bed. ## Hello, Lilymae! How are you? As far as I know, it's safe with the Propranolol, I was able to take it with other beta blockers, after checking with my doctor. However, with your medical conditions, the thyroid issue and the anemia, I'm not sure and think you should check in with your doctor, before taking it, just to be safe. Do you take a medication for your thyroid condition?

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A small round white pill imprinted p33 is identified as Propylthiouracil (50 mg) marketed for use in treating hyperthyroidism. Labeler: American Health Packaging NDC: 68084-0964 Size (mm): 8 Inactive Ingredients: -Cellulose, Microcrystalline -Docusate Sodium -Magnesium Stearate -Sodium Benzoate -Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato -Starch, Corn