Hypo and Hyper thyroid hell!!

Hi @amtxo1989,

Switching between hypo- and hyperthyroidism is more common than we think.. Here's a Mayo Clinic news item with more information: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/thyroiditis-may-be-to-blame-for-switching-between-hypo-and-hyperthyroidism/
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can be caused by autoimmune diseases, and symptoms wax and wane based on the type of antibodies that your body develops. Some antibodies may indicate Grave’s disease (a form of hyperthyroidism), after some time the antibodies may trigger Hashimoto thyroiditis (a form of hypothyroidism).

I'd like to introduce you to a few Connect members who've shared their experiences about both these conditions. Please meet @amy75g, @rosesareredmylove2016, @sebley12, @mswanda, @darlia, @crystalgal, @kyjeanne, @taterjoy, @michellecrcrn, @jillnc, @plshelpmyfatigue, @coloradogirl.

Here are some discussion you might wish to go through:
– High TSH and High T3 https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/high-tsh-and-high-t3/
– iodised salt contraindicated in Graves disease https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/iodised-salt-contraindicated-in-graves-disease/
– Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and IVIG Treatment? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hashimotos-thyroiditis-and-ivig-treatment/

@amtxo1989, what are the next steps in treating your symptoms? Have you taken any medications for thyroid problems?

I went through similar situation. ER a few times, ekg fine. Follow up with dr, my tsh , t3 and t4 low, low vitamin d too. I switched to armour, that didn’t work. Then I tried compounding with t3 added. Was doing ok, but still had symptoms. Now I’m on tirosint, which doesn’t have fillers or dyes
I suggest having your vitamin d checked, iron too. And have all your sex hormones checked. As we age, our hormones decrease which can impact thyroid levels.
Also, with Lyme disease on the rise, would be good to be checked as well.

I had half my thyroid removed years ago. I have never taken drugs for it as it’s alwsys tested normal. I now am having all the symptoms of hypothyroid. But it’s still testing normal. Can that be? I think I need to be on something.
Susan

Hi, @schalfen -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I've merged your post with this previous discussion touching on hypothyroidism so that you can meet other members who've talked about similar issues. Hoping @amtxo1989 @michellecrcrn @rosesareredmylove2016 @sebley12 and @darlia might have thoughts on your situation with the previous partial thyroid removal years ago and now having hypothyroid symptoms despite testing normal. @gailb and @hopeful33250 may also have some insights for you.

This information from Mayo Clinic may be helpful: https://mayocl.in/2xP2XIt.

What type of symptoms are you having currently, @schalfen?

High Blood Pessure, Tingling feet. Ringing in the ears. Thinning hair.

Is there anyone who has a hyper thyroid?
I went to the dr. yesterday beacuse i lost about 26 lbs. in 3 months,i only weight 94 lbs. right now,im extremely tired 24/7 and i have tachycardia.
My T3 level is high and TSH is lower than the last time i got tested. My biggest concern is that i cant gain weight at all.

Hello @tatianam, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

Has your doctor offered any suggested treatments?

Help @tatianam,

As @johnbishop suggested, I moved your message to this existing discussion. I also did this as I thought it would be beneficial for you to connect with other members who are talking about much of what you are experiencing.
If you click on VIEW & REPLY in your email notification, you will see the whole discussion and can join in, meet, and participate with other members talking about their or their loved ones' experiences.

what you have written about your self sounds like I am reading about myself. I do have Turlock Graves’ disease which is effecting my eyes 👀 and the thing I desperately need help or advice. I can’t drive with out closing one eye which is to dangerous I have been taking my Grandson to school and picking him up 2 days a week it’s breaking my heart Because he wont need it soon I have had 12 weeks of steroid infusion which helped in the beginning not now I will need surgery on my 👀 once the disease has stopped. Tears 😭 are falling down my face due to frustration PLEASE PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME ID BE SO THANKFUL

Yes @tatianam . I was diagnosed with hyper recently and I’m
Positive for Graves antibodies. I also have tachycardia which is what drew me to see my GP. I’m on propanalol (10 mg TID) for it and it helps tremendously.