Palpitations

[Lauren85]

Hi, today I am feeling rubbish I have palpitations and feel really tired, I have hyperthyroidism and on 10mg carbimazole, I used to be on 40mg should i still be getting palpitations even though I'm on a lower dose?

I read you can have good and bad days.

Your feedback would be appreciated thanks

[Clutter]

Lauren85,

Palpitations can be caused by being over medicated and under medicated on Carbimazole. When did you last have a thyroid function test and what were the results and ranges?

[Lauren85 in reply to Clutter]

Hey. I was last at the hospital 2 weeks ago to get checked up my t4 was 25 when I first got diagnosed, now it's down to 9.

I don't know much about this I just go along with what the specialist says. Iv only been on 10mg for 2 weeks.

[Clutter in reply to Lauren85]

Lauren 85,

If Carbimazole was reduced to 10mg after FT4 9 result then it's likely the FT4 result is low and that may be why you're having palpitations. You should ask for another thyroid function test 4-6 weeks after you were reduced to 10mg.

[Lauren85 in reply to Clutter]

When I was on 40mg it was 25, now it's went to 9 I'm on 10mg. I'm back on the 16th august for a check up x

[purple64 in reply to Lauren85]

Might be an idea to have another blood test in a couple of weeks time. Then you will have been on a lower dose for 4 weeks. I was changed from 30mg to 15 four weeks ago and I think I have gone hyper again. Will find out on Monday.