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Hi all,

I have had hypothyroidism for 6yrs now and in that time I have had to have my meds raised from 125 levothyroxine to 150 because my thyroid function dropped.I had my blood test a week ago because I have been feeling lousy,aching joints ,feeling cold and forgetfulness very grumpy, all pointing to my levels having dropped.

Well today I saw my dr and was shocked to find out my thyroid results are now showing overactive this is a first.My dr wants me to go for blood tests again in 2mths.I work full time with 2 small children so I want to feel better as at the moment it is a real struggle.I have an awful time trying to sleep at night that is the only over active symtom I seem to have.The dr is not sure and I just want to feel right again.Has anyone else had this happen,any ideas or thoughts would be very appreciated,thanks .

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Hi i have just been diagnosed with hyper with no symptoms whatsoever apart from feeling a lump in my throat, which is a multinodular goiter i will be having surgery for this in a few weeks, i am now taking carbimazole and have now developed some hyper symptoms palpitations feeling anxious and depressed, i now have high blood presure high colesterol reduced kidney function and diabetes after going to the dr with only a feeling of somthing stuck in my throat feeling very confused

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Do you have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Jazz70? That can cause a swing from hypo to hyper.

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Jazz70

Hi Tatty,

Thanks for your answer,I hope you manage it get it sorted and you feel better after the surgery.It does comes as a shock when you are told you have a thyroid problem.I can certainly sympathise on how rough it can make you feel.

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Hi Hooper,

Thanks for your answer,my dr has never mentioned a test for it .My levels have always been under if they were going to change so I was puzzled.I have seen it mentioned when I have googled thyroid but I never in 6 years ever been given any real info so this site is going to be a godsend I think. It might be worth me going back and asking to be tested ,I have never been given any numbers just told either your levels are fine or they are low,think I need start asking for more info when I go.

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Stourie

Before the dr reduces your meds could you get your blood results and put them on here and you will get responses.

Jo xx

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Jazz70

Hi Jo, I will call in at my drs tomorrow and get the results and post them , thanks :) xx

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France1

I have been told that I am hyper and had my dose reduced (again) from 125 to 112.5 - I am very tired, no motivation, grumpy, anxious and aches - but I guess if these are caused by overdosing then maybe this will improve with the change of dose.

My T4 was not high but my TSH very low - it is this, plus fast pulse that made them say I needed to reduce dose.

Who was it said 'Live is a Roller-coaster'?

Good luck with it all

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Jazz70

Thanks France ,hope you get your symptoms sorted soon to,I can sympathise exactly with how you are feeling.

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Jazz70

Afternoon everyone :).I have my results off the dr make no sense to me at so I will post them .They are Serum TSH level 0.5 mu/L 0.35-5.50 mu/L and serum free T4 level 16.1 pmol/L 11.00-23.00 pmol/L .I have tried googling and really confused myself. So any advice be gratefully received .

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