Hyperthyroid - borderline test results :s

[thenewguy118]

Hi guys,

Need some advice or to hear from people who have shared a similar experience on how your recovery was.

I had the test done a week ago and the consultant told me I will need to redo them as the came back as borderline (sorry I don't have the numbers to share). The consultant also mentioned as I have type 1 diabetes this may impact results, does anyone know in what this may impact results?

For the last 5 years I have had shaky hands constantly however it is especially bad after working out. Previously I wasn't proactive in getting to the route of this but now I feel anxious at random periods for no reason, breathless at simple tasks (i am quite healthy), sweat more than a typical person, and have heart palpitations at random times.

The worst of it is I have also now begun to experience erectile dysfunction ( I am a guy) which has been a huge hit to my self-esteem especially as I am in my early 20s.

Have people with overactive thyroid also experienced these symptoms? how long was it post medication until your symptoms started to disappear?

would especially appreciate hearing about erectile dysfunction recovery in young men with the disease?

Also if you have any tips on what I should ask my consultant during my next visit or what I should look out for in order to get a better understanding of what's happening to me

many thanks

[greygoose]

Well, for a start, you should ask him for a print-out of your results. 'Borderline' hyper always sounds very dodgy to me, and I wouldn't trust the endos ability to understand the blood test results. I would also want to know exactly what he's tested.

And, if he continues to insist that your are 'borderline' hyper, insist that you want your antibodies tested: TPO antibodies and TRAB. And, if I were you, I wouldn't take any kind of treatment until they're done.

[twinkleyt]

I had an overactive Thyroid gland and had all your symptoms and more. My first symptom though was dramatic weight loss despite an increased ravenousness and was eating high calorie foods - especially jam and banana sandwiches every 20 minutes inbetween the cakes I was continually baking and eating.

I was diagnosed by GP simply by my trembling/shaky hands and he looking at my eyeballs which were protruding- one more than the other.

It was in 1970 and I didn't know any of my blood test results but I also had a goitre as the Thyroid gland had swelled.

GP referred me to an Endocrine specialist who gave me an Isotope test with contrast before starting on Carbimazole tablets. After telling me I must have had it for years as does not happen overnight and takes time to get to my stage.

Good luck

[Dillon54]

Hi

It took months for me to get meds for hyper as like you the tests came back borderline. I was retested every 6-8 weeks, with worsening results. Finally, saw an endo who confirmed I had Graves and was eventually put on Carbimazole. I always ask for a print out if my results.

I hope you get sorted soon. I found you really have to be persistent.

[ling]

Please go easy on the workouts till this is sorted out. Over exerting yourself could be causing u to be more symptomatic

[HLAB35]

Greygoose is correct. My thoughts are that you must insist on getting antibodies tested. There would be no point putting you on meds for Graves when you may be headed in the opposite direction and be going through a Hashimoto's flare phase (especially likely at your age). The antibodies will show you which beast you need to tackle.

As for the guy issues you are experiencing I have read that b vitamins and vitamin C help. Ask for a vitamin panel ( they only test vit D, iron, folate and b12 but it's better than nothing). Do not supplement before the test.

The cardiac issues could be due to thyroid hormone issues and low Magnesium and other electrolytes ( read up on low Magnesium symptoms) , but it would be worth asking for an ECG to rule out a heart problem - such as Wolff Parkinson White syndrome.