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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Return of hyperthytoid symptoms
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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Return of hyperthytoid symptoms
by pamlicorivergal, Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
I am currently waiting for follow up with endo, in two weeks. I was exhibiting symptoms of hyperthyroidism and was put on 10mg of Methimazole 1x daily. I have been on it for 2 weeks and initially felt so much better, now I am beginning to feel like I felt prior to the Methimazole, anxious, unable to focus and itching. Any thoughts?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
It really depends on the levels and reason for the hyperthyroidism -- the dose may be too low but it will take an endocrine/thyroid evaluation to determine the proper dose. I assume you had levels showing hyperthyroidism prior to starting the methimazole and it was not prescribed due to symptoms alone....
Member Comments (4)
by Modularman, Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
I was put on methimazole also for hyperthyroid. 10mg in am and 10mg at night. I ve taken it for about 5 1/2 days now and feel no better at all. My blood pressure and heart rate still spike, my head still feels funny at times, I still have the shakes and all the other ughly stuff with this. How long did it take for you to feel a little better. Right away of what. Im sorry you dont feel good again after only 2 weeks and I hope you get an answer and get this over with. Thanks
by pamlicorivergal, Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
It seems that within a couple of days of being on the med. I felt much better, almost normal, but beginning at the second week mark the symptoms started gradually creeping back. I am currently waiting for the results of blood work that I had on Tuesday to see if the medicine is working.
by Lake Lover, Mar 08, 2007 12:00AM
Try taking your meds 3 times per day vs. 2. Break the pills of your current doasge to try and get 3 even doses.
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