I have all the symptoms of overactive thyroid but after 2 lots of blood tests 6 months apart, all have come back clear
I am still losing weight although I eat lots and now I am hyper. I can't settle . Need to be cleaning cupboards, ironing, up at 6.30 every morning raring to go. ( not normal for me !)
My doctor doesn't know what to suggest now apart from to have some more bloods in 6 weeks time to see if there is any change
My hair is thinning slightly and I feel a bit shaky also
Anyone else had these symptoms but no diagnosis ?
Starting to worry !!!
Typical for hyperthyroidism. Have u had any tyroid antibodies done?
I think my doctor has done all the tests.
I have even had chest x-ray and breast examination in case it was anything more sinister
I am 63 years old and had a hysterectomy in my 30s so I know it's not menopausal
What thyroid tests have you had? Is it just TSH? If so, it is possible to still have levels of T4 and T3 which are too high even though the THS is within normal range. However, whilst some of your symptoms such as the shaking are in line with hyperthyroidism, the constantly being on the go is not usually the case (although in some cases it can be) because most people with hyperthyroidism feel totally exhausted and have so little energy they can barely function. I work with horses and so do 5 hours of hard physical labour a day. I also worked out in the gym daily before I became ill. When I became hyperthyroid, I couldn't do any of that. I would start to muck out a stable and collapse in the corner. I had chest pains and felt totally dreadful. My limbs ached constantly, and I couldn't sleep at all. I had heart palpitations and chest pain. No way could I have done the things you describe. But it does sound as though you may have subclinical hyperthyroidism, and may need further investigation. You may also have a mental disorder which is causing what you describe. Bi polar people going through their hyper state are exactly how you describe.
Do you by any chance have a printout of your blood test results? It might be that your values are within normal range but towards the higher limit. Some patients show symptoms of hyperthyroidism even if their thyroxine level is within range (but towards the higher end of the spectrum).
It would be helpful if you could keep a record of your resting heart rate (for at least a week). If your heart rate is consistently above 90 beats per minute you should discuss it with your GP.
Oh dear I hope not !!
i don't think I have any mental disorder but thanks for your comments
Babsc52....hello there and wow must be driving you crazy! I've been diagnosed with graves disease and hyperthyroidism. ..what you describe sounds like my symptoms somewhat. My racing heart,body tremors and shakey hands,high blood pressure,sweating all the tune etc. Keep having bloodwork done or go to another dr. I was diagnosed as hypothyroid and given levothyroxine. 150 then reduced down to .137 and my symptoms git worse and worse and I became very irritable and argumentative which is totally not me. Long story short my dr misdiagnosed me. I was hyperthyroidism not hypo and was taking medicine to raise my already high thyroid and now a total wreck!! KiND of like giving a diabetic sugar for his symptoms.....it really messed me up! Now having my thyroid out due to the graces disease. My advise to you. ...if you're still showing signs please go to another dr just for second opinion....I would hate for someone out there to be misdiagnosed as I was and medicated wrongly. Do yoursrlf a favor because my dr misread the bloodwork labs ans I'm paying dearly now at my Dr's expense!! Chin up and go get rechecked!
i don't have a printout but I will request one and I will check my heart rate
thank you
Thanks for your comments
I found them very encouraging
Hi, I'd recommend you research symptoms of magnesium deficiency. xxx
Sorry, wasn't trying to imply that you have, but was just suggesting a possibility if all physical investigations come up blank. One in four people have a mental disorder to varying degrees so it's always a consideration, and nothing out of the ordinary.
Yes, I felt awful, but each time I had tests my thyroid function was ok....turns out I've Graves Disease, my levels go up and down, I'm generally T 3 toxic now as I was undiagnosed for so long x
thinning hair, tremors etc they generally blame hormones...especially if you're of a certain age ....I'm now menopausal and having to deal with that as well as Graves.
thank god I was diagnosed or I'd still be struggling with being patronised as a menopausal crazy!
keep a diary of symptoms, persevere, hope you get help,eventually xx
Thanks. Will look into that
Babs... You have all the symptoms I had 9/10 months ago .. And believe me I was in a bad way .. Feeling suicidal ... It's was dreadful !
I was told I had Graves' disease !!
Went to see an endocrinologist privately as I knew I'd get nowhere on NHS .. I was put on Carbimazole 20 mg per day ...then slowly coming down to 5 mg per day until two weeks ago .. When I was told that my blood results no longer show ANY problems ... I.e. .. I am euthyroid or Normal
Thank God ! ... And vitamins and minerals ....
Carnitine
B12
B 1
B CompleX
Selenium
Magnesium
Calcium with Vit K and zinc
Vit E
ACidophilus high strength
...... And one or two others...
I am positive they have led me back to good health ... As before my Graves' disease there was nothing wrong with me ...
I had a perfectly healthy thyroid..
It was my immune system that was attacking it and causing all the trouble ... Thank god I didn't take my GPs advice at the time and have RAI
... Or thyroid removal surgery !!
These 2 treatments are not always necessary .. Stay on this site and ask lots of questions from very experienced people who will be very happy to help and advise you .. Don't be shy ..good luck
🌹... For you
Perhaps you need a new doctor. If you don't feel well and the doctor can't figure it out then it's time to change. Just some advice.
Hi Jan
Mind my asking where you are based? It sounds similar to myself. Long story. Fed up with the NHS
Hello babasc52 I went to see my doctor 10 times and she did not pick up on Graves disease I went down to 5stones did not stop eating if I ate a Mars bar within an hour I passed a Mars bar food was going though my system so fast I had to be in close vacinity to a lavatory all the time. My heart was beating so fast I was shaking from head to foot and I couldnt lay down sat up in bed proped up with pillows. My periods did not stop so the doctor decided I needed an hysterectomy. Like you I did not stop working washing ironing etc at my workplace I was testing telephone lines three times as fast as the other technicians. It was only when my DR. was on leave and I saw her partner he realized what was wrong and ordered a different blood test the day after I saw him I had an emergency appointment at the North Middlesex Hospital. Because my condition was not picked I have spent the last thirty years with problems. Dont leave it get a second opinion. Unlike my mother I did not get bulging eyes or a lump in my throat and that is what most GP look for but we do not all follow the text book.
Hi and thanks for your reply
I find it very worrying the amount of people who don't get diagnosed
I really don't think my doctor knows what to do or say to me
Come back in 6 weeks is a bit of a put off
Like you, I eat lots of chocolate, biscuits etc plus normal meals
Do you know which blood test you had that made the difference ?
I have had 2 lots of bloods done now and I know my doctor added another couple of things to be tested for. All negative !
Depressed don't generally know to diagnose graves, I was lucky, a GP locus nkticed my over large goitre and sent me to be tested.
This, after I was sent home in a wheelchair from hospital , drooling after being dosed with diazepam to sedate me , from shaking. They thought I was just having a panic attack. So, when that wore off, I was still shaking! Lovely toxicity in my T3 levels, while my T 4. Was off the scale!
dangerous thing, ignorance.
we need to be aware of all symptoms and the need to check everything x