#hyperthyroid

[queen-tashie]

Now that I’ve gone through the worst of my physical disability, and I’m now receiving treatment, I wanted to talk about it since I couldn’t really find blogs detailing their experience besides one that was like “it barely affected me!” (Good for you, lady, could you at least share the LITTLE BIT it did affect you?)

Now for some details (get on with it, Tasha!)

What I have: Hyperthyroidism

How it affected me: in every facet of my life, it became a mental disability as much as a physical disability

Symptoms: so many. Too many, and from what medical professionals told me, it can affect everyone differently. So here’s what I experienced:

Severe anxiety (this manifested as imposter syndrome as I started a new job. Fun.)

Panic attacks (at one point I would have anywhere from 2-4, maybe more, per day)

Increased heart rate (resting and during light exertion)

Increased metabolism (was eating 4000 calories a day just so I could feel not hungry for 15 minutes, note how I did not say feel full. Weight loss is common for people but I am not sure if I did experience this.)

Muscle weakness (went from being able to squat 80lbs to barely being able to get up off the floor if I kneeled down)

Dry skin/scalp (idek with this one, it just happened)

Slightly itchy eyes

Hand tremors (especially if experiencing intense emotions)

Sensitivity to heat, sweating more easily (I am normally often cold and barely sweat even when working out)

Sleep problems/insomnia (worse than my usual coupled with ADHD. There were at least 2-3 nights I didn't sleep at all)

Light menstrual cycle (alarmingly light for me)

Thyroid gland swelling

My doctor detected it a year and a half ago, and sent me for a referral. I was pre-symptomatic at the time (besides the anxiety, that started around the same time). The specialist dismissed me fully from her clinic because I had zero symptoms.

Then last year I tested even higher (during the period where my anxiety became regular panic attacks). My doctor (bless her, she's the best) sent me for an EKG because I was worried about my heart rate. Fortunately that came back with no anomalies. But my thyroid levels (two of them, I think T3 and T4 but I may be misremembering) were 7x and 10x higher than they should've been, which explained all the symptoms.

Had to wait a month to get in with the specialist, but once I did I got medication and within a week I was already feeling better. It's been a few weeks now and I'm nearly 100%, at least in what I've seen so far. I'm working out again (though natural muscle atrophy has deteriorated some of my strength over 4 months), my heart rate is almost back to my normal resting rate, and most other symptoms are resolving. Based on the specialist's advice, the pharmacist, and a little looking online, the medication is supposed to start working after weeks or months. So I'm lucky. Even moreso that I didn't have even the basic and expected side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itching/rash (although I did have two weird nights where I couldn't sleep because I was constantly itchy, but it didn't last)).

I'm still in recovery, but I seem to be out of the 'spoon theory' territory of any level of exertion, at least. I don't know if this will help anyone, I hope it does, but also if there's anything I didn't talk about (i.e.: how to cope with symptoms) feel free to ask in the notes or send me a direct ask.

[anti-workshop]

Probably time for a fundraiser shirt to keep the lights on.

Who else has a thyroid condition? Would you buy this?

[crowslunasidhe]

So I don't have POTS apparently but I do have tachycardia from hyperthyroidism. My heart is fucked. As is my thyroid.

Luckily my cardiologist put me on metoprolol for the tachycardia as a precaution until we figured out the root cause. My primary care was the one who found the cause though.

I mentioned that my nails had been peeling REALLY bad and she saw that paired with the tachycardia and other symptoms and decided to run a thyroid lab. my tsh was severely low my t4 was VERY high. I also have an enlarged thyroid. but when they first found that 7 months ago my levels were in normal range at that point.

Thyroid disorders both autoimmune and otherwise run in my family so I'm not surprised I have one. I'm the right age for it as well.

I just pray that I can get on the right course of treatment soon. I really haven't been feeling well. I had to put a pause on choir because I can no longer stand to sing. Also choir members have to be able to process to the front of the church. I can't do that anymore. My heart can barely handle walking as is.

If you're the praying type please keep me in your prayers.

[manjirinadkarni]

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[indigostarship]

My Total Thyroidectomy

Who remembers when the movie Fight Club came out? It was 1999, the year the artist formerly known as Prince had been singing about for 17 years, the year people were vaguely freaking out about a possible mass computer crash, and the year I graduated high school. I met my future husband in the Fall of ’99, slung bagels for the Summer, and was completely blown away by Ed Norton’s performance. So…

[thanawalamaternity]

IVF Fertility Clinic In Vashi

How Hypothyroid Affect Mother and Child High Blood Pressure In Pregnancy Anemia Low Birth Weight Miscarriage Affect Overall Growth And Development of the baby.

[vanillabat99]

Hey, can I ask you a thyroid question? Is the ratio of FT3 to FT4 important or not? I keep running into conflicting info. If the ratio is high (but FT4 and FT3 themselves are normal), does that indicate hyperthyroidism (in the sense that T4 to T3 conversion is too fast) or not? If so, combined with low TSH, (low but still normal), is that reason to test for TRAb? My mom had Graves Disease (and has Hashimoto now). I'm losing weight very slightly when I only ever gained before. Pituitary being stepped on by a benign brain tumour. Endocrinologist appointment in March (and that's because the GPdecided it was "urgent"). Anti-TPO very slightly elevated. I had small lumps on last ultrasound. Not panicking or anything, but is that a form of hyperthyroidism or not? Should I insist on TRAb (I can't afford to do the test with my own money), or not?

Hi!! Apologies for not answering this right away, I needed some time to think about it!!

I really appreciate that you are asking me, however I do not think I am qualified to answer any of your questions :( My knowledge of hyperthyroidism is very limited, and I only really know surface-level stuff. Any further details are for my own personal health maintenance and I'm not sure if they're broadly applicable. On top of that, my memory isn't very good, so any info I share might not be accurate anyways, which is not ideal for topics like this.

I'm really sorry you're going through all that!! I hope you are able to get answers soon!! I will post this in hopes that someone can help you more than I am able to. Wishing you the best 💕💕💕

[demonboyhalo]

and ik discovering the fanfic sex pollen effect of the sephora spider sex cream must've been traumatizing but this is much funnier than the lemonade that just kills you

[witcheshollow]

If you feel the need to gift your chronically ill friends things for whatever reason, here is my "starter pack/gift guide"

A pack of their favorite gateorade flavor, great for hydration, tastes good, easy and quick. Body armor, prime, etc are also good options if they dont like gateorade

Some of their favorite powder electrolytes. Liquid IV and drip drop are some good options. There are also the generic brand electrolyte packets at Walmart, I think they taste good. There is also bouy if they like the squeezy ones, i dont but if they do bouy has an unflavored one as well as like 30 different options

Kt tape. Regular, extreme strength, cooling, heating, literally any type of kt tape. They can probably find a use for it. Most ((not all but most)) chronically ill people, at least the ones I know, suffer from some type of joint issues and kt tape is a life saver. On this vein, I would stray away from braces unless you know what joints/muscles specifically give them the most trouble, kt tape is a bit more versatile

Compression socks, there are cute ones on Amazon, Walmart, many small business sell some nice ones. I would go for a higher compression, or at least upwards of 15 mmhg, for the best chance of them being worth it

Temperature devices, im putting these in the same bullet point bc it felt unnecessary to put ice packs and heating pads in different points. Ice packs are really nice for swelling and heating pads are really good for pain. Both are a good option ALWAYS. I will say, the reusable ice packs give you a better bang for your buck than the single use crack and use ones.

Their comfort foods. A bit of an ed tw for this bullet point, but i have noticed quite a few of my fellow chronic illness sufferers deal with an ed, and while it isnt all of us, those who do probably find it a bit extra hard to eat on rough days. So comfort foods/snacks

If they have to take their blood sugar for things, lancets. They usually come in like 100 packs for really cheap, like under 5 bucks cheap. Just check to see the brand of their lancing pen before you buy them tho

Batteries, it sounds weird but stay with me. Do you know how many medical devices I have that require batteries?? MANY. My hr monitor, my glucose monitor, my blood pressure monitor- like bro, a pack of triple a batteries will mean more than you think trust

A weighted blanket/stuffie. Stuffies are cute and easy to carry around, blankets are nice when you need some extra weight

If they have a service animal, an accessory for their vest/leash/collar could be nice

One of those reacher things that grab things for you. I want one of those. When your stuck in bed, cant move, ill, in pain and suddenly drop your mother fucking phone cord off the side of your bed and now you have to MOVE and grab it- 10/10 worst experience. One of those grabby things would be amazing

A migraine cap. I got mine from target but I have seen them at Walmart, on Amazon, weirdly one on depop, some on shein, some at places like tj maxx, etc. Migraine caps are especially wonderful for those days where your shut in your room, blinds drawn, fans off, three ice packs on you in constant rotation, barely mobile and for some gods forsaken reason your blinds wont close all the way so the light keeps catching your eyes and making you want to lose your ever loving shit bc you cant move to fuck with them. And more normal experiences Im sure lmao

If your short on funds, just being there with them, listening to them, watching a movie, body doubling so they can get some help with chores, running errands with them, literally anything so they remember their a human person with human feelings that you love and care abt. Who knows, it might help you feel better too

More than anything, listening to what they want and need is a bigger gift than most think

[theorist-fox]

I went to get my nails done today and I never post photos of myself but you gotta see how utterly adorable my nails are

Literally I'm so in love

[victorianandthespian]

Wanted to make a comic based on some of the dialogue in the 1995 JnH tour :)))

[queen-tashie]

Ironically, my metabolism is significantly increasing again despite the fact that my hyperthyroidism seems to be under control (so far). It’s because of the jockitis. On the plus side, I get to eat dinner and then second dinner like this:

On the plus plus side, I think my thyroid swelling is going down!

[messy4nge1]

chat ive been eating a lot but i just lose weight im kinda scared and happy

[randomtheidiot]

I don’t think there should be weight loss ads.

[humandisastersquad]

hhhhh my cat is scheduled for surgery on wednesday and i am Fucking Terrified

[motherish]

Not only are we officially allowed to have Pepper sleep with us again BUT ALSO the loml surprised me with my FAV COFFEE EVER before work? Today is a good day 😌☕️