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Hyperthyroidism: Share your experiences

Posted by rjtx @rjtx, Oct 5, 2019

Hi, I just found this forum and hope to get some shared experience. My wife (age 50) has low TSH 0.11 ulU/Ml, Free T4 at 1.49 ng/dL (range 0.89-1.76 ng/dL). Free T3 4.40 pg/Ml (range 2.3-4.20 pg/Ml) (elevated). She lost 10 lbs and has trouble sleeping which is why her PCP ordered such tests. Her PCP wants her to see an endocrinologist. we are in process of setting this up.
But I wonder if anyone has had similar issue and can share your experience on seeing doctor and treatments (what works and what doesn't). Even we are going to rely on the doctor, we want to research as much as we can before seeing doctor with questions ready. thank you so much.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 17 8:24am
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@cathie2024

Hi John,
I just found out from my primary care doctor last Tuesday that I have hyperthyroidism and I was given a referral. I have to wait until 08/29 to see the specialist. I have been feeling terrible and surprised I have to wait so long to be seen for this. I am hoping when I go I will be given something to help ease my symptoms such as heart palpitations, anxiety, etc. I will post what transpires.

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Mayo Clinic has some information on diagnosis and treatment you might find helpful along with some tips for preparing for your upcoming appointment (near the bottom of the page) - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373665.

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irco | @irco | Aug 17 8:35am
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@cathie2024

Yes, I have afib and hyperthyroidism.

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Has a dr told you that is the reason for your afib?

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irco | @irco | Aug 17 11:40am

One dr says I should have an ablation and another dr says no to the ablation and fix the hyperthyroid. The dr says get to the root of the problem don't just mask it . I agree.

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cathie2024 | @cathie2024 | Aug 17 2:33pm
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@irco

Has a dr told you that is the reason for your afib?

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I am awaiting my appointment with the specialist for my hyperthyroidism so no, I have not been told it is because of the hyperthyroidism but since irregular heartbeat is a symptom of hyperthyroidism due to palpitations I would say it could be. I am 67 and have had this for a long time, not sure how it slipped through the cracks for the last ten years. I thought feeling bad was just a part of life until I found a new doctor.

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cathie2024 | @cathie2024 | Aug 17 4:56pm
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@johnbishop

Mayo Clinic has some information on diagnosis and treatment you might find helpful along with some tips for preparing for your upcoming appointment (near the bottom of the page) - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373665.

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Thank you, John.

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cathie2024 | @cathie2024 | Aug 18 2:38pm
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@irco

One dr says I should have an ablation and another dr says no to the ablation and fix the hyperthyroid. The dr says get to the root of the problem don't just mask it . I agree.

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If I were in this situation I would go with fix the hyperthyroid first since it can cause so many issues.

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