hyperthyroidism and Goiter

[Anxiousbear]

Just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I’m very sad cause my goiter is enlarged. I wanted to tell people my symptoms and hear others outcome with enlarged goiter. I’m taking methimazole, did this work for anyone else? Did your goiter go away and if so in how long .

My symptoms -

Nausea (less often )

Bulging eyes (where I have to focus to blink, light sensitivity )

Dizziness (often especially around fluorescent lights )

Fast heart palpitations (daily)

weight loss ( to much )

Loss of appetite ( occasionally )

Anxiety and panicking (daily and also due t other factors .

Depression

[PurpleNails Administrator]

Welcome to forum.

How much methimazole are you taking?

 I have hyper from a nodule.  I have an enlarged thyroid 1 side.  

There can be different reasons for being hyper.  With your eyes being affected it’s likely you have Graves Hyper which is autoimmune but you need tests to confirm.  

Methimazole is used to control levels until the conditions calm downs.  Doctors don’t like patients on it for years, & after around 18months they often suggest permanent treatments.   Many take it for longer.  

Hyper can also be transient with Hashimoto’s and preceded gradually becoming hypothyroid. 

What are you results?

Can you post them and add ranges (lab ranges vary between labs) 

For full test you need

TSH

FT4

FT3

Thyroid antibodies

TPO & TG (autoimmune)

TSI & or TRAb (Graves)

Important to test

Folate , ferritin, B12 & Vitamin D.

Do you see an endocrinologist specialist & ophthalmologist specialist? 

[serenfach]

All your symptoms are classic for being hyper. They will calm down now you are being treated. Unfortunately anything to do with the thyroid takes time, so take it easy and be kind to yourself. Your thyroid has made you ill, but you will get better. Dont blame yourself, blame your thyroid! Now you know what is causing all your symptoms and you are being treated, life will get better. Hug.

[Watermelon94]

Hey!

I’ve had Graves’ disease since I was 10 years old. I’m now 29 and have been on varying doses on methimazole since 10 years old. Unfortunately I would never go into remission for longer than a week. I decided to stay on methimazole in hopes of going into remission but I am now considering full thyroidectomy. For you, there’s a chance that you will go into remission if you continue the medication! I also started a gluten / dairy free autoimmune diet that has helped me. Selenium is great for controlling thyroid eye disease so talk to your endo about it! Don’t worry your symptoms will get better but may fluctuate, it’s something you will get used to. Try to exercise as well but not too much cardio as it will put pressure on your heart. Also avoid iodine rich foods! Good luck to you.