I was put on carbimazol app 6 weeks ago after my GP diagnosed hyperthyroidism. I had an ultrasound also. After 4 weeks I had more bloods done as I was feeling terrible all my symptoms were worse. My GP said my ultrasound was clear (no hotspots) and told me I have Graves' disease. I have an appointment next week with an endo. My GP said graves was the reason I was hyper and the Carbimazole is helping as my levels were lower. I don't know why I feel so much worse on meds. If graves is causing the hyper, then why not cure the graves (or treat the graves) instead of treating the hyper(thyroid). Ps starting on L-Carinite next week to see if that helps .
Hi Deb
This is exactly what I had two years ago - I was is hospital for two weeks as I had a rare reaction to being hyper (graves) in that my calcium levels were through the roof making me really very sick - when they finally sorted me out it was block and replace that fixed it! Hang in there it can take a few weeks!!
Hi Deb
It helps if you always ask your doctor for a copy of your lab results and include them in your postings. I never had to take a dose of methimazole higher than 10 mg but I understand people have side effecs to the medication, especially at higher doses. And I felt much better after taking L-Carnitine and was able to lower my dose of medication as many other people on this Board have found. I really got my results into the normal range when I added Acetyl-L-Carnitine to my regimen and I no longer have Graves antibodies. I also found I was Vitamin D deficient as are most Graves patients and I added that to my treatment regimen as well. Please keep us posted on your progress.
Hi Deb
I am hyper for three years now it has taken until now to try and regulate my blood levels, I had blood work done this morning, when I told my gp it was worse I feel since the endo increased my carbizamole from 40mg to 60mg, that my hair got thin, I have 16 pounds on since March and on and off dizzy spells she didnt seem to bothered just nodded adn said "yes they certainly are side affects of being hyper/graves disease, since she gave me a b12 injection I almost instantly felt more revived (I could sleep for a full week if I could get away with it!), so I am back tot he endo in July fingers crossed my levels are lowered I definitely feel worse taking the medication taht is for sure and I told her that this morning but I suppose we have to get worse to get better so onwards and upwards, we are all in the same boat, I started the L-Carinite yesterday we will wait and see, hope you feel better very soon