Over Active Thyroid

[India08]

Hey Guys!
Had my first dye-radiation pill for an over active thyroid...not feeling to good, now I know why my hair was falling out. I cut it yesterday, it was 28 inches from scalp to ends, now it is 20 - it hurt me, but it did look alot better after she cut it, it was almost like it came to life - I hope this medication helps - the side affects were not pleasant...

 

[Karonica]

Hi India.

I suffered from hyperthyroidism too. I was sick as a dog and was finally diagnosed this past February. Well, I went on Tapazole. I felt a ton better a few days after beginning the stuff. So I was on that for a few months and so last month, I found out that the medication worked too well, and now I suffer from the reverse of the disease, which is hypothyroidism. I was mad as heck, but at least now, I know why I had the shedding issues. But it is always good to know where your problems come from and what you can do about them. Just try to keep your stress level at a minimum and don't worry too much about your hair. As your body begin to regain its health, you will start to see the difference in your hair. Mine is thickening up again. I wish you the best and I know that you'll be fine.

 

[Supergirl]

India, I'm sorry. I hope that you will feel better and that your body adapts so that you don't feel like this everytime. Sounds like you've still got a fabulous head of hair goin' too

 

[nita4]

Sending prayers of wellness your way.

 

[nita4]

Sending prayers of wellness your way.

 

[Nonie]

Oh India, I'm sorry you're feeling poorly. Just had a chat with God about you, and I know He was listening.

Wishing you peace and a new outlook,

 

[nita4]

Sending you prayers of wellness and a speedy recovery.

 

[sweetcocoa]

I've been on both sides(including surgery). Once they(your hormones)are in balance you will feel much better. A lot of people forget that for women, when one hormone is out of balance it affects the other hormones as well. My thyroid levels are under control at the moment. But I have blood test every 6 months.

 

[DarkChild_2003]

Hi India im glad you got treated in time, weather its hypo or hyper thyriod can be a serious crippling illness if not treated in time, track star Gal Devers also suffers from it, she had it so bad they almost had to cut off her feet. I've had thyroid disease for 2 yrs now probably longer , it runs in my family my mom and all of my aunts have it, my mom MADE me go to the doctor to get tested when she saw the signs and symptoms like she and my aunts had, i was on Tapazole at fist ,then they changed it to Unithryiod im currently taking, im due for my 6 month check up grrrr, it would be so bad if htey didnt have to take 10 tubes of blood lol. And yes girl it will make you feel like sh*t!, your skin is like sand paper its so dry, your hair is breaking it looks and feels like a freakin brillo pad it falls out, your tired and irritable all the time, its worst than pms minus the bloating and stomach cramps lol your so depressed feel like LOSING it at times. The illness is both physicaly and pyscologicaly draining, but once it gets treated, you feel like a new person. If any one have any of these sypmtoms and youve tried eveything from vits excersiing and you still dont feel better or just plain tired and drained for no reason, you should get your thyoid checked, its a sneaky disease it creeps up on ya. You'll feel better India once the doctor gets it regulated with the proper medication.

 

[Karonica]

Amen to that. But it is a wonderful feeling once it gets treated and you start to feel more like yourself.

DC, what made them take you off the Tapazole? Was it too strong? I used to have to take it every 8 hours everyday, until two weeks ago when the Doc found out that it had worked too well and made my thyroid very underactive. Now, I just take one Tapazole per day.

 

[DarkChild_2003]

Heres a site to read up on the disease to get a better understanding of it. Its a good read very informative!

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/index.htm

 

[tekmommie]

Hi India

I'm glad to hear you found the source of the problem. I will keep you in my prayers. Are the side effects something that go away as your body adjust??

Wow, you have some long hair...I wanna see, I wanna see

 

[tekmommie]

Thanks for the link!

I need it, because I know nothing about this and I need to learn so I can support my new hair buddy

 

[DarkChild_2003]

Keronica ive literaly been on 3 different types, Tapazole at 150 mgs, synthenryoid at 100 mgs, and currently Unithriod at 50 mgs, yes they told me the Tap was too strong, they change the doseage everytime i get my blood tested, if my hormones levels are too high or too low they either change the medication or change the doseage, its kinda frustrating, im due for another check up so no telling what i'll be taking next lol.

 

[DarkChild_2003]

Your welcome tekmommie, dont worry she'll feel much better, the side effects shes having are normal and temporary.

 

[India08]

You guys are amazing!!! wonderful, and I appreciate all your kind words!!!

Life is so funny...have you notice when you do the right thing - things will happen. I have a male cousin who drinks like a fish, has a personality of a dead leaf, and is as healthy as an ox - what is wrong with this picture?? I pray that if God has a lesson in this for me, he reveal soon cause "I'm about to lose my mind up in here!! LOL

 

[DarkChild_2003]

LOL i know you feel like it girl, but dont lose it!, better days are ahead belive me, keep the faith!

 

[Karonica]

Tapazole at 150mg???

They can't possibly be serious to give you that amount! I'm on 10mg, but I've never heard of someone taking over 50mg. They need to stick with something for consistency.

 

[DarkChild_2003]

Yep 150 mgs, if i had the bottle id scan it and show it to you, my thyroid was so bad my eyes had that popping out look, if you ever seen anyone who has it, it looks weird and scary, my skin was dark and very pale i hated to look in the mirror, ive come a LONG way from what i used to look like thank god. i was nervous and gittery you couldve dropped a pin on the floor and id jump that how sensitive the disease had me. And dont even get me started on the legs cramps lol. They had to start me on the strongest dose til the symptoms subsided, once that happned they lowered the doseage.

 

[Karonica]

Okay, I understand now. I'm glad you're feeling much better, cuz it truly is a miserable disease. Best wishes to everyone.

 

[Nina_S]

This is my life story - yuck!

I was hypothyroid as a teenager - could not hold a pound, bulging eyes, my hair would not straighten and kept shedding, sweats, racing heart, you name it. I had radioactive iodine which made me so sick. At 22 I had my daughter and could not lose weight, tired, cold, - I am now hypo. Only to repeat what you ladies have aleady said but it is hard to fine tune the conditions. Stay faithful for your healing!

Nina

 

[India08]

OH MY GAWD!!! I thought I had the "Ricky Ricardo Sydrome" with my eyes popping out??? It is my thyroid???

okay...remain calm....breathe..1..2..3..breathe..1..2..3

 

[DarkChild_2003]

Don't panic India!..when you go back for your check up they will get you on the proper medication and your eyes will get back to normal, its only temporary, read the page i posted on the disease, it will explain the eye popping thing and other symptoms, its complicated but its best to get educated on it, check it out. In the mean time get plenty of rest if you can, were thinkin about'cha, girl.

 

[DarkChild_2003]

Heres some info about on the eye thing from About.com , it sounds a little scary, but the disease effect different people in different ways...





Thyroid Eye Disease

by Mary J. Shomon

There are many different names you might find for the autoimmune eye condition that is often seen with thyroid disease, including:
Thyroid Eye Disease, sometimes abbreviated as TED
Graves' Opthamolopathy
Thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO)
Grave's orbitopathy
Thyroid Eye Disease is an autoimmune eye condition that, while separate from thyroid disease, is often seen in conjunction with Graves' Disease. The condition, however, is seen in people with no other evidence of thyroid dysfunction, and occasionally in patients who have Hashimoto's Disease. Most thyroid patients, however, will not develop thyroid eye disease, and if so, only mildly so.
Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease
Signs and symptoms include:
Pain in the eyes, pain when looking up, down or sideways
Dryness, itching, dry eyes, difficulty wearing contact lenses
Inflammation and swelling of the eye, and its surrounding tissues
Swelling in the orbital tissues which causes the eye to be pushed forward -- referred to as exophthalmos -- which can make Thyroid Eye Disease sufferers appear to have a wide-eyed or bulging stare.
Bloodshot appearance to eyes
Double vision (doctors call it diplopia)
Impaired vision

Thyroid Eye Disease is known to go through varying degrees of severity, and can go into periods of remission as well. When it has been inactive for a period of around a half a year, it's less likely to recur. Treatments for Thyroid Eye Disease range from lubricating eyedrops and ointments to, in very rare cases, surgery. In a very small percentage of patients, orbital decompression may be called for.

Detailed information about thyroid eye disease, including in-depth information about links between smoking and thyroid eye disease, treatments, and the issue of hyperthyroid conditions resulting from the radioactive iodine treatment for Graves' disease is available online.

YOU CAN STAY INFORMED ON THE LATEST THYROID DISEASE INFORMATION
Whether it's a free email newsletter or report about thyroid disease, the latest books that help you live well with your thyroid condition, or support and information from fellow thyroid patients, you'll find a variety of resources here at the About Thyroid site.

 

[sweetcocoa]

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OH MY GAWD!!! I thought I had the "Ricky Ricardo Sydrome" with my eyes popping out??? It is my thyroid???

okay...remain calm....breathe..1..2..3..breathe..1..2..3

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Yes! That was one of my first signs....
also hold your hands out in front of you(your doctor should be doing this also). You should have a problem keeping them from trembling.
As it progressed my neck got thicker(not noticable to anyone but me)...that for me was a 'goiter' forming...but you shouldn't get to that point since you have been diagnosed(My doc didn't check for thyroid problems till my symptoms got relly bad). I finally had surgery to remove my thyroid gland. My eye's did recede but I swear they never whnt back to the original size ...which is fine with me...I love my 'Bedroom eyes'...lol.) Girl make the most of them...throw on some mascara and they are georgeuous(women pay to have big beautiful eyes). Once your thyroid is under control you will be fine. Thryoid disorders are more common than you think. Personally I'd rather be overactive(hyper)...think thin, than under active(hypo)...weight gain...argg!. I'm slightly hypo right now so I am not happy(blood test coming up Saturday...)hopefully she will increase my dosage.
I say all this to let you know it's not as bad as you think it is as long as you stay on top of it. Dont' depend on your doctor to tell you when to do your bloodtests...you ask for one every six months(take it from someone who learned the hard way). PM me if you want to chat. Me and Brownie touch basis with each other on this.

 

[sweetcocoa]

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Heres a site to read up on the disease to get a better understanding of it. Its a good read very informative!

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/index.htm

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Agreed! You'll get lots of info here. To me the better you inform yourself the more you know what to ask your doctor about. I've been thryoid replaceent since I was 16 years(I'm 48 now), because I have no thyroid. This site is very helpful. I never paid attention to the 'numbers' after I had a test or even asked until I went to this site. Now I know what they mean...and feel better about wether or not I'm getting the right dosage.

 

[India08]

Much...Much...love to all my sisters on this board for the support and information about this! We women as spiritual beings are amazing - we can heal a nation!

I am going to win this time! I will not be a victim to this today, tomorrow, or the week after that!!

My hat off to all of you...smooches!!

 

[Princess_J]

I will send up daily prayers for you. A speedy recovery is much needed as well as over all health and happiness.

God Bless

 

[Brownie]

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I am going to win this time! I will not be a victim to this today, tomorrow, or the week after that!!


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Hey, that's the attitude

! Good for you.