Hello there i’m new to the group so thank you for having me.
i have only just stumbled across hyperthyroidism and possible graves and have been struggling on mu own with the symptoms for the last 8 weeks or so.
i have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism and am really struggling with the anxiety and not sleeping etc.
My GP is really not good and i have stumbled across this by myself. I had my bloods done in January and my TSH was 0.73 and my T4 was 21.6, they didn’t do the the T3 for some reason. i have really stuggled the last few weeks and felt worse than i did in January and really don’t feel myself at all. My question is, is this an overactive thyroid and possible Graves and should i keep on at the GP?
Thanks
@christine75226, hope you are doing better. I have been dealing with hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) and am in remission since at least 2 years. Btw, did you mean to write hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?
Here are some tips that might be helpful:
- Keep a log of your test results. In the UK you can access your medical record online after registering an online account with your GP practice. I am using the Airmid app.
- It is important to specify the measuring units, It will make it easier to find reference ranges. For example, the range for the thyroid stimulating hormone level is: TSH: 0.38 -5.33 when measured in mU/L. I am assuming that you are referring to free T4 or FT4 in units of pmol/L?
- The most common symptoms of overt hyperthyroidism include an elevated pulse, a pounding heart, hand tremor, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, and a general state of nervousness.
- Regarding diet, I would avoid all sweeteners, especially Aspartame, and eat lots of cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale) as these lower the thyroid output.
- As long as your heart rate is raised I would avoid for example jogging or other forms of cardio workout.
- If it gets worse, ask for an appointment with an endocrinologist who will be able to determine the cause of the thyroid disorder.