After a year of doctor visits and tests, I believe I experienced a thyrotoxic
storm in November 2007. It occurred after my first ever chirporactic adjustment, and was characterized by five continuous days of 1) fever, 2) heart rate often >160 bpm, 3) blood pressure >150/110, and 4) headaches. After symptoms disappeared, I was (and still am) left with sensitivity to warmth, excess perspiration, and some light sensitivity at night.