Experiences with

Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

Why would you want to read this? Well, it suggests a way of treating some hypothyroid issues without affecting the thyroid itself. Very much related to the issues discussed in this very recent post: [i]How does taking thyroid hormone switch off our own hormone production?[/i] https://healthunlocked.com

I have been living with hypo type symptoms for decades but have been very unwell for the last 10 years. I have long suspected thyroid issues being a part of it. I had a diagnosis of M.E. in 2021 but likely would have had one earlier if I had gone to GP's. I am mostly home bound often bed/sofa bound.

hi I have hyperthyroidism and have Graves’ disease. I have my consultant appointment next week. I got very ill a few weeks back don’t know if it was the case as I was told to come off my meds 5 months ago. Any tips or advice what diet I should follow ? I have lost so much weight due to my thyroid

Over the years we have had several members report having Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Yet little has been known or understood about this disorder. Just now, I noticed this paper, and thought it worth mentioning previous posters. Not something I'd usually do but the number is modest, and I suspect that

Hi I don't and never have had a goitre so I can't use my experience to help. I'm working with someone who has developed a large goitre. She has pain in her neck, radiating to her ear, she has a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, gall bladder removed, type 2 diabetes amongst other things. She has been told her

Hi there! Hoping for some guidance, advice and possibly real life results from some members. I was diagnosed with Graves' Disease this time last year. I had every possible symptom you can imagine. I started on Methimazole almost immediately. My numbers have gotten better but are still not controlled.

Florida sunshine I’m new to this site and one nurse said i have overactive thyroid but only looking at my low tsh. An Md said my thyroid are fine and i might have stress issues Is there a thyroid issue that’s causing me to lie awake Al nite? Ty

Hello everyone! Finally got full testing including vitamins done. Results below. I think everything is ok with vitamins etc? Whats confusing me is the thyroid results. Higher TSH this time, but better results for my T4/T3. What is going on with this thyroid of mine?? I have an appointment booked

Hi everyone! I write this post to seek some guidance/support/advice as I am terrified of what to expect. 😢 I have been feeling completely exhausted over the last few months, which I thought was due to stress and possibly burnout. That was until I found a lump on my neck, and found it difficult to

If its not a Goitre what could be blocking my windpipe? Just the Goitre symptoms really fits. Hooefully ENT will assist. If not im not sure where to turn. Also have a lung functions test.

I was diagnosed with Graves and overactive thyroid forty four years ago. I had a thyroidectomy and started on synthetic thyroid hormone therapy. I’m 69 now and take 100 mcg of Levothyroxine daily, my TSH is 0.291, low. What dose should I be taking?

Hi folks... I'm doing well (in summary no TRAbs, T4/T3 in range and TSH rising ...TED subsiding after a very difficult 6 months and just have one Retinal issue to resolve, on 5mg Carbmizole) however endo at the last appt said I had a goitre. I had my scan today and they said it was nodular and asymmetric

I've had under active thyroid for 5/6 years and have been on a dose of 50mcg of Levothyroxine for all of this time. This year I developed chronic urticaria and then a different kind of dermatitis/eczema and I want to rip my skin off it's so itchy. This week I did an Advanced Thyroid Function Blood Test

This paper is the fourth most-cited in 2023 from the Endocrine Connections journal. Basic thyroid research is interesting. It is read. Scientists and some medical professionals do want more understanding. As do patients. It gets pretty complicated but the point is, thyroid hormone controls temperature

Hello everyone, Just asking for some advice or thoughts as I have the thyroid antibodies but ‘normal thyroid’. The thyroid antibodies were found when my first private endo ran tests for my hypoPARA. I have been confused about what they are going to do about it as all they have said it ‘your thyroid

20% of autoimmune thyroid patients never have high thyroid antibodies and ultrasound scan of thyroid can get diagnosis. What would show up on the ultrasound scan to indicate hypothyroidism

Hi everyone ❤️Well I've now received a full report on my F18 pet scan and FNA (date.. Nov 29th 23.) Full thyroidectomy in 2019 due to graves thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm) REPORT: Cytology MDT 29.11.23 PET choline CT identified area on thyroid cartridge also seen on US (looks benign) FNB shows non

Hi everyone I am new to the forum and would like your advice on recent blood test results please. My story of under active thyroid and now diagnosed with Graves’ disease. 2010 I was told I had an under active thyroid and was started on levothyroxine 50mcg, I was on levothyroxine in varying amounts

Hi all, I have been struggling for years now with symptoms of hypothyroidism. It’s all really come on over the last couple of years. My weight is out of control, I’m freezing all the time, my hair is dry and brittle, plus many other textbook underactive thyroid symptoms. I’ve been to the doctors

Hi Community. I have been on Armour Thyroid for several years now. I changed insurance and chose a high deductible, and I think that is why it's no longer covered. Is anyone using the below meds and what has your experience been? Armour was great for me, has anyone had to switch that loved Armour and