#hyperthyroidism

[oscarisaacasimov]

reposting now that I've fixed privacy settings

[beanskelly]

Happy disability pride to those with thyroid conditions, whether it’s hypothyroid or hyperthyroidism. Thyroid issues suck!! If you are struggling with your thyroid issues, know you’re not alone

[into-wonderland-caroline]

03/12/24

Captain is taking a morning nap in what looks like some kind of very uncomfortable contortion pose...

[johnlock-ismy-soul]

I feel like absolute death at the moment, i wish for the love of the gods my family would allow me to see a doctor but no.

Constantly in pain between chronic pain, joint pain, and stomach issues and on-top of that is my arrhythmia, which is pretty intense. And given my situation i never don’t feel like shit, my thyroid is making whatever existing problems i may have worse, and its getting annoying, and tiring as i am currently not being allowed help and don’t have the ability to go get the help myself.

I can barely stand up without feeling like i am gonna faint, and just generally have never been physically well, and constant irl pressure doesn’t help as i get no breaks just constantly at my physical limits and it makes everything so much worse. This has been an issue for almost 8 years now, and still refused help at every turn i’ve taken, so they can’t say I haven’t tried to get help, i most definitely have.

Just running on zero constantly.

[1863-project]

I liked your post about body image vs Hashimotos. I have both Graves and Hashimotos, which is rare but does happen. (Most docs only run tests for one or the other depending on if you’re hyper or hypo at the time, and so they miss the fact that you have both antibodies simultaneously.) And in general I have a pretty decent handle on my self-image and confidence, but now and then I get terribly overwhelmed by it all. I’ve had a thyroid diagnosis since I was 14, and I’m over 40 now, and keeping my weight down (or fighting my compulsion to try to keep my weight down) has been difficult. I’m just glad to come across posts like yours now and then that remind us all that we are okay as we are, and that our medical struggles aren’t our portrait. Anyway, keep up the positivity, please. It helps.

Hi, anon! I'm so glad that post helped you!

As common as thyroid issues are, they're so rarely talked about (I have a sneaking suspicion that it's because they tend to be most common in AFAB people). It's definitely difficult to live with it, and I struggle with my body image a lot because of how the thyroid weight chose to deposit itself on my body - some days, it can be dysmorphic, and people saying things like "just diet and exercise!" don't understand that an autoimmune disorder doesn't play by those rules.

The best thing we can do is keep doing the best we can to take care of ourselves and meet our needs now, and continue to be kind to ourselves on our bad days.

[echoarts03]

Please Help

Hey guys, so my cat's vet bill just came out to $600.

He has been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism, which is relatively treatable. But the things like bloodwork and meds are expensive.

I'm in college, and my family is running on a single-income from my mother.

The only way I, as a college student, could help is through commissions, so please, PLEASE, any help would be absolutely incredible. I know I'm not popular, but I really need you guys' help. You aren't obligated to buy a commission from me, and please don't buy if you are also on tight income, but if you can spare money for even the cheapest commission I provide, that would be incredible.

Thanks, Echo

My Commissions

[cozylychee]

i'd be lying if i said i wasn't devastated by how my health issues have limited me and robbed me of many opportunities, but i'm equally as angry knowing that there are tons of accomodations to be made and so many people are just unwilling to make them.

[choromatsu-enjoyer]

Ok Ososan HC/theory:

As someone with Hypothyroidism I think i can hc that this family has thyroid disorders.

I mean I can definitely see Ichimatsu having Hypothyroidism. Like, maybe partially bc everyone hcs him as chubby & it causes weight gain, but he also has; fatigue, depression, he always wears comfortable clothes so one could assume he runs cold, hoarse voice, he doesn't have as much of an appitite, & probably delayed reflexes, also can cause "puffyness" of face, which could explain his mostly half-liddedness as a cartoonish interpretation, or just, see again, fatigue

tho, I also hc Osomatsu as having Hypothyroidism for no reason other than I want to. Bc i feel, like me, he's largely unsymtomatic other than weight gain, fatigue he masks as laziness, and maybe some annoying shit like TMJ and weird aches

Choromatsu probs has Hyperthyroidism, and yeah, a lot of ppl and I hc him as pretty thin & it causes weight loss, but also: it causes nervousness and irritability... yeah, insomnia (yeah, he has an insane family, but also most of them can sleep through eachother's insanity, and it could very well in part be to Choromatsu having sleep problems, which hyperthyroidism causes), also excess sweat and hand shaking on top of the nerves is not helping, he probably has muscle weakness too or shortness of breath idk i can see it, also in terms of eyes, hyperthyroidism causes "bulging eyes", which, well would make his pupils appear smaller irl (also i just hc him with sanpaku eyes realistically).

Again with the lesser symptomatic, we have Jyushimatsu. I think this doesn't manifest as much because of his active lifestyle, and mostly manifests as a 'good metabolism'/increased appitite, but... ok yeah, Hyperthyroidism, theoretically, is suppose to cause sensitivity to heat when Jyushimatsu is more sensitive to cold... BUT, I'd like to bring up Hypothyroidism theoretically causes sensitivity to cold & running cold, but I run hot and have an aversion to hot (i will melt), and I argue temperature sensitivity to the degree Jyushimatsu has is, well, probably symptomatic of something like that. it typically goes one way but general temp. sensitivity can apply.

Karamatsu & Todomatsu are, like, normal. though Todomatsu has kinda a hoarse voice, and I could argue his face is puffy (would cause appearence of larger pupils, rounder face and thus 'cuter" appearance, small mouth. i mean, i as someone with Hypothyroidism, have a 'baby face', which is a culmination of things, so) so maybe Todomatsu has some thyroid dysfunction

[dimonds456]

okay not enough people are talking about this. To everyone that has survived this long, either taking pills, fully healed from, or currently suffering through hyperthyroidism undiagnosed is a fucking hero.

Hyperthyroidism (and it's sister hypothyroidism, which I know less about) is fucking awful.

Your metabolism is completely thrown off. Your heart constantly races. For me, it was at a resting rate of 160 BPM at one point. When running, it was 220. That's enough to give you a heart attack.

Your balance is constantly off, you fall over and wobble nonstop. You physically cannot walk a straight line. In extreme cases, looking up can make you fall over. Yes, looking up could knock you over.

Your eyes stick out of your head uncomfortably so. The muscle behind them swells up, making them stick out. In extreme cases, people have needed to get eye patches, or, for those unlucky, the eyes do come out completely.

Your own fucking throat is attacking you. Like I said, I know less about hypothyroidism, but hyperthyroidism is what happens when your thyroid, located in the front of your neck, goes ballistic. It's incurable naturally and can only be treated with pills.

It's not "clumsiness." It's not being "sensitive." It's a fucking disease that goes after 40% of AFAB people. THAT'S A HUGE CHUNK OF PEOPLE.

My dad got it, too, so it's not just them, either.

Some people have to take pills forever. The lucky ones heal. For some, only radiation can finally kill it before it kills them.

If you're suffering from hyperthyroidism (or it's sister), I am so fucking sorry. My heart goes out to you.

Reblog to let hyperthyroid victims know you see them. You care. You want them to get better. I love each and every one of you.

I hope we will one day heal, in one way or another.

[sparky-cryptidcrafts]

Is this why kirk called him a elf with a hyperactive thyroid?

Cause this was basically my Dr's reaction too. And I was like "yeah that's normal for me," and he was shocked I was even conscious. Like my resting heart rate 160 with me being half asleep. Spocks heart is vibrating.

Will I project my autoimmune disease onto the space elf now? Yea probably.

[agrownupgeekgirl]

Morning my lovely nerds! Its med restock\refill day 😷 so don't forget to take your meds! Also coffee!

[into-wonderland-caroline]

02/12/24

This is my oldest brother, Theo, watching some gaming live stream and Zues(our German shepherd husky mix) was apparently wanting to watch too😂

I just walked in to Theo's room to tell him I am getting door dash for dinner [it's just Theo and I home tonight- parents are out] and see if he wants me to order him food as well & I walked in to this! Too funny not to snap a picture & share...

[sfhfc]

I’m pleased to say Donald seems to have accustomed himself to his new home with us and has settled in well. Following the check up with the vets last week he is Hyperthyroid as well as unfortunately having problems with his liver and kidneys. He’s on some daily meds and renal diet so we just hope we can keep him as comfortable and happy as we can.

[libacus]

I know this is a weird question to ask on my tumblr but I have faith in the tumblr epileptic community:

Does anyone else have blood pressure dysregulation while/ after having a long seizure episode? It’s similar to dysautonomia in a way (blood pressure can’t adjust to sitting up/standing up) also a racing heart beat but low blood pressure.

It’s been an issue and I’m unsure if it’s related to my epilepsy or I may have a cardiovascular issue. I was also just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism without any known cause if that helps. I haven’t found anything on google so I’m turning to here.

[in-pursuit-of-happiness-caroline]

You don't believe it can happen to you - I didn't either...

...Health problems I have to live with caused by the 8 years I struggled with anorexia and orthorexia[and never believed I was "sick enough" for it to happen to me].

I want to preface this post by saying 2 things; First, this post will talk some about eating disorders, although nothing detailed and I will not ever post numbers or anything more obviously upsetting, I do still want to give that warning so if this topic might upset or cause problems for you, do what is good for you and don't continue reading this. Second, I am not a medical or mental health professional. I have no degrees of any kind so this post, like all my others, is purely my experiences, opinions and what I have learned from my doctors over the years. You've been warned now on to the real content/topic...

The past few weeks there has been these nagging thoughts and feelings of some regrets and anger and sadness about how much of my physical health alone eating disorders took from me. I can't go back to change anything but it is something that makes me angry how deceived and distorted someone who is in the depths of an eating disorder can be. For a little back story I struggled with Orthorexia and anorexia for 8 years. The behaviors & obsessions began when I was only 7 years old and I was diagnosed with Orthorexia at age 8 and given a second diagnosis of anorexia at age 10. I stayed in these disorders until I was 15 & only then did I actively pursue and work for recovery. I'm happy to say I have maintained that recovery and a healthy weight since, however, a lot of damage was already done to my body by the time I was 15 and unfortunately much of it was not reversed so I live with many physical health problems caused by anorexia and Orthorexia.

Like many who struggle with eating disorders I was, at different points, told about and warned of the damage it could do to my body, the possible long term consequences of continuing in my disorders. Also like many who struggle with eating disorders I shrugged off these warnings and facts. In my mind none of it would happen to me because I never saw myself as a "sick enough " orthorexic and anorexic to warrant such complications. Now, were there and are there people struggling with eating disorders whose cases would be called more severe and critical than me - yes of course and that is kind of the point- this idea people who struggle with eating disorders have that they have to be the sickest, skinniest, closest to death's door anorexic or orthorexic or whatever to have long term health problems from it or to deserve help or die from their disease is a complete garbage dumpster fire of lies and bullshit! It's not a competition and comparison will destroy! With an eating disorder it will never be enough until it kills you...you will not win anything ‐ or be smiled on, applauded, or envied for dying so thin. No one who knew you will remember you after your death and speak fondly, joyfully or boast about how sick and thin you were. It will not be a positive, admirable, inspiring, happy legacy you will leave if you die sick because of an eating disorder. Your loved ones will suffer, they will be angry about your sickness, angry that you couldn't believe you were sick enough/warranted help. They will be sad and grief stricken and wonder what they could have done differently. They will blame themselves. It's harsh, morbid and very depressing but it is the truth of the legacy you will leave if your eating disorder kills you because you weren't thin enough, sick enough, and you didn't believe any of it could happen to you. You won't die happy and fulfilled because you are thin and sick, you will die depressed, scared, anxious, tortured, and weak just as you were in the eating disorder that deceived you pushing you to hold on to and continue your behaviors, always promising you will be happy when but continually moving that goal- keeping it out of reach because it's never enough with an eating disorder. It's a lie!

Talking to my doctors, I have learned that a good portion of my heart problems were caused by/at least partially caused by years of starvation, malnutrition and stress from my eating disorders. These heart issues include: my heart murmur, mitral valve prolapse and mitral valve regurgitation(which I had to have heart surgery for last year), bradycardia, and thin heart walls! This accounts for every heart health problem I have besides one...it makes me cringe with regret, anger and sadness just to know that.

Anorexia and Orthorexia also caused the irreversible damage and basically shut down of my reproductive system meaning I am sterile/infertile...can not have children. Because I began struggling with eating disorders so young, becoming sick and emaciated/malnourished so quickly and basically remaining in that state or in a declining state for 8 years I have not ever had a period or menstrual cycle and I will not ever due to the damage to my reproductive system. This also caused problems with my bone density and I have osteopenia (basically the beginning stage of osteoporosis) and eventually that will progress into full osteoporosis. I also have permanent damage to my liver caused by my eating disorders.

I hate that I caused so much of my own health struggles and problems and as a result cause my family worry for my health, my well being, and my future. Not to mention the experiences, relationships, strength, health, life, personality, adventure, discovery, zeal, joy, love, rest, dreams the eating disorders took from me and I can't go back and have them.

I am a dancer. Dance is my biggest passion in life and some day I won't be able to dance anymore because the permanent damage and health problems from my eating disorders will end it. My bones will be too brittle and weak to leap and turn and hold a pose, have correct technique. My heart could get weaker- more stressed in time and I will have dance taken from me. I won't be able to follow that dream, to perform. The consequences of eating disorders reach my entire life and that is and/or can be the reality for anyone with an eating disorder who doesn't believe it will happen to them - who doesn't see themselves as sick enough. I did not see it or believe it either and yet this is my reality.

[smudge-cell]

I've been dealing with Thyroid issues for a while and I wanted to express how I feel with my art. Went from being diagnosed with Graves disease, having a total Thyroidectomy, and then Cancer being found on my thyroid.