Recent bloodwork shows I have high thyroid hormone levels. Can tell something's wrong because my emotional state is so strange. Have appointment with endocrinologist April 9. Anyone have advice for coping with symptoms meanwhile? Feeling spacy, anxious, finding it very hard to concentrate or to sleep, having ferocious leg cramps, found most food disgusting all winter and mostly lived on pita bread, hummus, hamburger. Doing better about food but the mental effects are still very unpleasant and ordinary life seems too loud, too bright, generally overstimulating.
2007-03-23 14:16:55 · 7 answers · asked by silver.graph 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
it can usually be treated with medication. other options include surgically removing the gland opr treating it with radioactive iodine. each treatment has its advantages and disadvantages.
iodine isn't used for routine or long term treatment.
what is the underlying cause of your hyperthroid disease? that will be the determining factor in your personal treatment. the only way to releive the symptons is with proper treatment. You may want to lean on your doctor to get you an appointment sooner. That seems like any extraordinay waiting period. good luck
2007-03-23 14:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by justme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor back and demand that he do his job and treat you. Even if he feels unqualified to help you with your thyroid problem (and he probably is, most doctors are not qualified to talk about hyroid problems) the absolute least he should have done was started you on a beta blocker. You will feel better immediately if you get on a fast acting beta blocker. Call the Dr. back and demand a beta blocker.
Then, when you are able to see the endo, you will be a much better, calmer state to talk to him. He should give you further blood tests and put you on methimizole. With the results of the further tests, he should be able to tell you what is wrong with you. (Hyperthyroidism is a symptom, not a diagnosis.) If the endo can't definitively tell you what is wrong with you, move on and find another endo.
It's funny the strange things hyperthyroidism can do to us. At my worst, I consumed nothing but instant oatmeal and herbal tea every day for two months straight. I just physically couldn't eat anything else. Glad that's behind me.
2007-03-24 20:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The herb Motherwort (Leonurus carciaca) according to authorities from the German Kommission E has shown benefit in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. This herb as been particularly helpful in alleviating some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as excessive sweating, palpitations, nervous anxiety, and tiredness. There have been no reported safety issues related to the proper usage of this herb. The dosage for this herb would be 10 to 15 drops of tincture up to 3 times a day. If you use the liquid extract form of the herb take between 2 and 4 milligrams daily.
Another option to consider would be a combination formula of the following herbs: Take 4 parts Bugleweed (Lycopus spp.), 2 parts Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), 2 parts Skullcap (Scutellaria spp.), and 1 part Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) in tincture form three times daily.
Before using this or any other herb or nutritional supplement I would advise that you first consult with your primary physician or health care provider.
Good health!
2007-03-23 21:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cinta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure if when you say high thyroid hormones if you really mean TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), which if that was high would indicate hypothyroidism. Either way it will effect your mood, abilty to concentrate and do work.
Try to remove stress from your life, and remind yourself that once you are properly medicated you will feel better. Once you see a doctor it will still take some time before you feel better.
2007-03-24 09:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll probably need to have your thyroid removed, and take replacement meds. In the meantime, try the health food stores for calmative teas, or get some period pills that have a calmative effect. Try and relax, take walks, meditate.
2007-03-23 21:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know a lady that had thyroid problems and the doctors couldn't help much.
She tried glyconutrients and no more problems after about 5 months.
2007-03-23 21:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
B-adrenergic blockers/propranolol, Glucocorticoid. That type of jazz
2007-03-23 21:26:46 · answer #7 · answered by alinsocal21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋