My friend has an overactive thyroid, around 900. She also has something else. Can't remeber what it is. Doctor seems to think she doesn't have long but I haven't read yet where this can kill you. She doesn't look that sick to me. I just can't buy it. Really need help.
2006-06-19 10:14:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Here's some information about this symptom. Also, for underactive thyroid also..which is good to know, because once you're on medication, if it's too low, you can tell with the symptoms.
I highly doubt she's going to die. I mean, I know it's a drag and all, but I don't know that you'd die over it. I could be wrong though.
I have also given several links below to read & perhaps you can read through & understand the different thyroid symptoms & problems. Please go through the links...learn all you can if you care about your friend, and educate her/him & be there for them as much as you can. They sound like they need your support...perhaps they are really scared, and you should be there to help them understand things.
Here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested:
I have low thyroid. If you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: Can you see the floor of your house? That was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
Anyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
If you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are: increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. There's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. I hope i've helped you!!
2006-06-20 13:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does the doctor mean she doesn't have long? They remove a thyroid that is in danger of killing you and put you on medication. They wouldn't let her stay that way until she died.
You wouldn't be able to tell that someone had an overactive thyroid unless they got the symptom of "bug eyes", which they can get..they kind of stick out from their sockets. Not everyone gets that though.
2006-06-19 10:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there :) I'm 17 and was once identified with hypothyroidism 7 years in the past. I see that you've got been identified with hyperthyroidism now such a lot humans expect that every 'thyroidism' has its possess set of results that hyperlink to it. infact the one for certain experiment to inform which you might have is blood paintings. now because i've hypothyroidism you would expect that i might have problem loosing weight, nonetheless, i honestly have disorders preserving weight on. each person is exclusive and each person reports there possess signs. will all thyroid disorders comes the hair loss (you'll be able to get used to it), drowsing disorders, and the worn out at all times feeling (wich will have to get bigger when you begin medication). overactive thyroid motives a couple of disorders, an excessive amount of thyroid hormone can throw your complete frame out of wack (as a result that worn out feeling you get) now such a lot humans dont believe that its that a lot of a massive deal to have a couple of further hormones however the loss of hormones can significantly harm you through the years. not anything to fear approximately regardless that, you will have to be on medication quickly and you'll be able to consider a lot bigger :)
2016-08-28 09:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by darland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from what I've heard, you can treat thyroid disorders fairly easily. It depends on what else she has and what damage has been done. Have you been to the doctor with her? It could be she is misinterpreting and it never hurts to get a second opinion, even if it's just to help her clarify and understand.
Healing is in the eye of the beholder.
2006-06-19 10:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over-active thyroid problems can mimic depression and anxiety. I hope this answer helps you.
2006-06-19 10:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by SAHM/Part Time Tutor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋