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New Dx for Graves / Subclinical Hyperthyroid
Recently had routine yearly lab work with TSH level very low and FreeT4 levels normal. Physician followed up with TSI level (which resulted high) and a Thyroid US (which was normal size, no nodules). I am now waiting for an appointment with an Endocrinologist. I read up on treatments (Tapazole & PTU) which sound rather scary with the side effects, one of the drugs even has a Black Box warning. Radioactive Iodine and surgery don't sound particularly great and are a permanent fix with supplementation necessary afterwards.
All new and scary info right now. Does anyone know of other treatments? Is this condition always treated or are they able to watch and wait?
I have absolutely NO symptoms. My TSH levels have always been normal prior to now. Oh, and another piece of the puzzle, I had Rickettsial disease from a tick bite about 8 months prior to this annual lab work and discovery. I found online references regarding Rickettsial disease precipitating Graves Disease.
I would appreciate your experiences and input.
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@cwal I had Hyperthyroidism / Graves disease. It was diagnosed and treated by my my endocrinologist. It was treated with a medication. I’m no longer on the medication. My endocrinologist continues to monitor with lab tests. The tests are all normal.
I did have symptoms. I had tons of energy, was never hungry (lost weight) or tired and I was hot and sweaty all the time. I thought maybe I was in early menopause and having hot flashes. When I mentioned it to my endocrinologist and she tested that is what it was.
I have never heard of Rickettsial disease, what it has to do with a tick bite, or Graves Disease.
Hope your endocrinologist can get to the bottom of it.
I see you are a mentor for this group. Thank you for your reply.
What medication did you take and for how long? Did you have side effects or symptoms? Do you have to take supplemental thyroid now?
Is Subclinical Hyperthyroid always treated or can they take a wait and watch approach?
Just FYI- Rickettsial disease from a tick bite can so strange and sometimes very serious things to your body. Take a read and you'll see. I was in the hospital for several days.