Hi all
So I finally got to speak with my GP regarding the consultant prescribing me a trial of carbimazole. He said the reason (that he also supports) to prescribe me carbimazole is that I am hyperthyroid with indications of it being autoimmune in nature. I’ve had thyroid issues and TPO antibodies sky high for over ten years so I know something is wrong but I’ve never had medication as my levels have never remained wrong for long enough. I’ve always thought I’ve got hashimoto’s though because generally I feel hypo with joint pain, lethargy, low mood, low energy etc but also have bouts of hyper symptoms where my heart races, I get hypoglycaemia, palpitations and disturbed sleep. I’ve also had random panic attacks for no reason on and off over the years when I’m going through what I class as a thyroid flare up. I assumed this was all typical of fluctuating hashimoto’s - however……
My current results are making the doctors want to treat me for hyperthyroidism/Graves’! The results are:
TSH 0.31 (range 0.35-3.5) my previous TSH 3 months ago was undetectable
Free T4 13 (range 10-20)
Free T3 4.5 (range 3.5-6.5)
TRAb weakly positive at 3 (negative being less than 2.9)
My thyroid uptake scan showed increased uptake and activity in the lower left lobe.
Now I’m no expert here, far from it, but my free Ts are low in range - not hyper for sure! And could my uptake scan be a hot nodule? The area of over activity is very specific! Lower left lobe. I’m confused and nervous to start carbimazole and worsen my already difficult situation symptom wise.