Graves disease symptoms underactive thyroid
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Some of it does sound thyroid related. However, as you know, it can be tough to pinpoint the cause of symptoms, especailly in growing children. Diarrhea, hand tremors, inability to gain weight, intolerance to heat (feeling hot when others don't) are all symptoms usually associated with hyper. On the other hand, insomnia is usually associated with hyper...Molly's sleep pattern sounds almost more hypo. Fatigue is typical of both.
If you have an underactive thyroid how can you tell if you have thyroid problems like hashimotos, thyroiditis, graves disease etc is there a special blood test?
my sister has hd graves disease for about a year she does not take med. right she has not gotten blood work for about four months she just keeps taking med because she has refills she is getting really crazy she thinks people are trying to kill her coul this be from graves disease
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You say you are underactive but the twitching,shaking palpatations sound like you are experiencing both Hyper and Hypo symptoms, thyroid disease would also cause digestive issues. Are you on ant medication for thyroid? If so, what is the name of the medication and dosage amount. Without the above info, it is difficult to advise.
Yeah sounds like she could indeed have a thyroid disease. Graves disease in particular starts off overactive, and symptoms are usually ignored or not noticed...for me it was impossible to gain weight, I had way too much energy and difficulty sleeping. When the thyroid gets overworked though the opposite happens and you become underactive, very quick weight gain and extreme tiredness.
There are antibody tests to determine Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves Disease For Hash's TPO and Tgab For Graves TPI
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Do you know if your mother or sister have autoimmune conditions that caused their over active and/or under active thyroid? Graves Disease most commonly associated with over active thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Hashimoto's is most commonly associated with hypothyroidism, though many have periods of hyperthyroidism in beginning stages.
You should ask your doctor to test for thyroid antibodies to determine if you have Hashimoto's.
TPO antibodies are commonly seen in autoimmune thyroid disease such as Hashimoto's and Graves. There are patients with autoimmune thyroid disease who have normal (negative) TPO antibodies. And there are patients with high TPO antibodies that have normal thyroid function - although they are then at higher risk for developing future thyroid problems.
Most patients on thyroid medicine have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis like you, while a smaller number take thyroid medicine because of thyroid cancer or Graves disease. Too much thyroid medicine increases the activity of the osteoclasts (the cells that break down bone) and may increase your risk for fracture. To find the correct dose, your health care provider will obtain a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test and once you are on the correct dose, monitor your levels periodically.
my 16 yr old daughter was underactive thyroid(hoshimotos)at 11 was put on levoxyl for 2 yrs,then her doctor took her off meds for 3 yrs.
My t3/t4 stay in normal ranges but my TSH has fluctuated above and below normal limits up until a year ago when i commenced thyroxine after experiencing symptoms of underactive thyroid. When my thyroid antibodies are tested they are always elevated, although they havent been done in years now.I developed MGUS three years ago which is monitored by a haematologist 3 monthly and fairly stable. A year ago i began experiencing throat discomfort on swallowing (not food though, just normal swallowing?
There's something called TED (thyroid eye disease) which people with Graves' often have. It's caused by the Graves' antibodies and results in the characteristic "buggy" eyes that Graves' patients often have. You may have had Graves' at one time; you could be tested for TSI (thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin), which is the marker for Graves'. However, antibodies can go into remission, so even if you don't have them now, you might have at one time.
I am one year postpartum and recently diagnosed with Grave's disease. My symptoms started at 10 months postpartum, but were initially dismissed (by both myself and my intial doctor) as typical post-pregnancy symptoms.
I have a TSH of 0.02, T3/T4 haven't been done yet...but my thyroid receptor antibodies are positive (moderate titer).
I would not be confident with your drs. suggestions either. I have suffered with Graves Disease so I understand the confusion with a thyroid disorder. Are you seeing an endocrinologist? I would make an appt. and the dr. would more than likely run some tests for you, such as an ultrasound an thyroid uptake scan. A sluggish or over-active thyroid causes many uncomfortable symptoms and it is best for your health that is working within normal values on your labs. It should be investigated.
why after almost two years do I still have graves symptoms.
Here are some resources I suggest you research and maybe even talk to others with the same problem to share experiences it may help you feel better about your treatment decision.
Hormone Health Network information on thyroid disorders:
www.hormone.org/Resources/thyroid-disorders.cfm
• American Thyroid Association: www.thyroid.org
• Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinic.com/health/graves-disease/
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• National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information
Service (NIH): www.endocrine.niddk.nih.
ve been on carbimozole for hyperthyroidism and Graves Disease for about 6 years now and last summer my thyroid became underactive, making me very depressed, lathargic and I put on a lot of weight in very short period of time even though I was exercising more. I'm scared that the same will happen after surgery, and feel like I won't be able to cope if it happens again. I suffer from BDD and the idea of putting on weight is a real issue for me.
t show levels of either Graves or Hashimotos so I had an ultrasound that diagnosed graves disease but these are my thyrod panel results in comparison.
I had a baby 8 months ago and since I have been treating my thyroid imbalance the natural way with supplements and lifestyle changes. What do you think of these levels? How did they flip to the opposite side of things?
My name is Linda in Colorado, U.S.A. I have had Graves Disease, which is a hyperthyroid (overactive) thyroid, and while I'm not a doctor, it seems apparent to me you are being treated for hypo - thyroidism (an underactive thyroid) because they are treating you with Thyroxine, which is to treat a hypothyroid. ARe they treating you currently for hypothyroidism instead of hyperthyroid? With a TSH of 0.
you said you have hypothyroidism, but you have Graves Disease... Graves Disease is always associated with hyperthyroidism, not hypo. Have you had a thyroidectomy, RAI or are you taking anti-thyroid medication that makes you hypo?
If you're hypo (underactive thyroid) are you taking replacement thyroid medication? If so, what medication are you taking and what dosage? For how long have you been taking it?
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