i'm 16, female, and take 120mg of methimazole and 60mg of inderal.
about two years ago i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. we went to an endocrinologist who briefly felt my neck and prescribed 30mg of methimazole. it slowly pushed my levels down to normal, but the endocrinologist figured it wasn't working fast enough, so he increased it every 3 months or so until i was taking 120mg. my family decided to switch endocrinologists.
my current pediatric endocrinologist noticed my levels weren't changing with the methimazole and refused to treat me because i was 'not taking the pills'- even though i was. my parents watched me take my pills for six months, which was unnecessary, and my levels didn't move towards normal- instead they shot up. as well my thyroid is much larger and impairs my breathing and swallowing. it's also very tough and hard to the touch.
i'm not sure it's the hyperthyroid but i keep getting weaker and sicker. why am i not responding to my drugs? whats wrong?
2007-02-21 10:46:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
120mg of methimazole?? If have never heard of that! That is an insane dose.
You need a better doctor. One who is willing to get to the bottom of the situation and figure out what is going on. One who is willing to do his job.
The first thing I would do if I thought methimazole was not working would be to switch to PTU. But I have never heard of methimazole not working. This situation does not make sense.
What is the cause of your hyperthyroidism?
2007-02-21 14:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I am sorry for your health condition . When I read your question I really felt sorry because I faced with doctors who refused to treat me . You should find a doctor to treat you
At least you can have your breathing problem with a surgery
They can take a small part of your thyroid to enlarge the breathe way
And this will help to reduce the amount it releases .
Maybe you can find a good doctor and doctor can treat you with medicine I mean without surgery
Do not lose your hopes try your chances
I hope you would be healthy very soon
Take care
2007-02-21 10:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by xeibeg 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is your thyroid. I lost all of my fat and was burning muscle before I saw a doctor (lesson learned). I went from 180 to 140 in six months. I still haven't recovered fully. You need to look into lemongrass as well. Your doctor is wrong for accusing you like that!!! How are your eyes?
2007-02-21 10:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to find another endocrinologist
2007-02-21 11:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try coconut oil and/or kelp and start doing some deep breathing exercises. Let me know if I can help.
2007-02-21 10:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by Deb 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋