Experiences with

Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

I have hypothyroidism and Grave's disease the Graves' is currently in remission and I am on a T4 and T3 combo. I am currently on a good level of medication (for the first time since I became unwell about 10 years ago). I also have ADHD and for my entire life I have had huge problems falling asleep

My SIL has Hypothyroidism (had it a number of years) is on 100mcg. She had a private blood test the results are, TSH 0.034 (0.27-4.2), Free T3 4.4 (3.1) and Free Thyroxine 27.1 (12-22), Thyroglobulin 19.2 (0 - 115), Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies 191 ( 0- 34). She has Arthritis and Lichen Planus and

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I have Graves’ disease and another blood condition . When I get a vaccine it reactivates my Graves which otherwise stays in remission. I have been advised to get the shingles non live vaccine which is two jabs. However someone mentioned that I might not need it, that it’s possible to get a blood test

Hi everyone. I started feeling extremely tired in November 2024 so went to the doctors as thyroid runs in my family. They tested my blood and my thyroid was borderline and advised to check again in 3 months time. Jump forward to February and I developed a lot more symptoms of an underactive thyroid.

I've tried 3 lots of different statins but all give me muscle aches especially at night. Should I be taking statins with an underactive thyroid

hi my name is shazza I’ve recently been diagnosed with graves disease struggling with this a bit with mental health issues like sensory stuff

Hi, I'm due to have a thyroidectomy for Graves next week and saw on another post, from someone who kindly recounted their experiences about their thyroidectomy, that people often bitterly regret agreeing to a thyroidectomy for Graves. I would love to understand why please? thank you

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I was diagnosed with graves about a year and half ago on medication but thinking I have started these I have an enlarged liver with a reading of 138. And thyroid sky high but feeling really sick since using carbizole so not sure to go off them the doc has asked me to take thyroid out which I’m thinking

Hello, Q for those on Amiodarone. My thyroid has gone from bad to worse and now my gp wants to see me. I’m guessing to put me on more medications. To those on thyroid meds, will I lose this thyroid weight I’ve gained? Tia 🫶

I've got an overactive thyroid due to Graves disease and because I reacted badly to the carbiomosel drug I'm down to have surgery to remove my thyroid on the 11th March. I know I will still have graves disease/autoimmune problem so removing the thyroid doesn't change that. I am wondering if there is

Hello everyone, It's many years since my underactive thyroid was diagnosed and I am on 175mg levothyroxine daily. I'm not overweight, eat a healthy diet and all my blood tests are always ok - apart from my thyroid I always have a clean bill of health at my annual check. A few months ago I started

Years ago during an operation to remove a cyst I was diagnosed with clinical signs of Hashimotos & later confirmed ongoing symptoms were also Hashimotos. (Despite blood results always showing as normal) Last year I was suddenly rushed to hospital with heart palpatations & blood pressure 170. (21 days

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Just looking for some information really due to Graves I've had since 2016. I had decided to stay on AT medication to see how I went. Unfortunately as it turns out not that well. Can anybody with much experience tell me if the statement is true that having treatment for Graves Disease (RAI/surgery)

wondering if someone can shed some light on this quandary. My thyroid is good and where it should be on Levo. But whenever I get a cold, flu or feel unwell, it send my thyroid levels berserk. It then takes me another three weeks to get back to normal thyroid levels. Does everyone have this issue?

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post, so here goes nothing ☺️. I was diagnosed with Graves disease today after a blood test to check my thyroid functions (I was experiencing hives and facial swelling whenever I get ill for 2 years now so GP suggest a blood test) I'm slightly confused

Hi everyone, is there a summary any where on this forum describing how the thyroid works and what happens when a person with Hashimotos becomes underactive and overactive. I have had Hasimotos for a long time but still struggle to explain to my husband how it all works and what optimal thyroid levels

Hello you wonderful ladies and gentlemen on this forum - I wonder if you can enlighten me. Are there more genes that could be deficient e.g. D101/D102 are there any others? Also I had a thyroid ultrasound scan and I can't copy the results here as unable to edit the document. I am transcribing here