Overactive thyroid

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I've been to doctors recently as i thought i was going through the menopause at 44 - no period for 3 months, no other symptoms.

However blood test has been done twice now and indicates menopausal and overactive thyroid.

I'm stressing myself out a bit with this now as am waiting for the hospital to contact me to arrange an appointment.

I've no symptoms of over active thyroid i think (though have lost weight since i was overweight and pre-diabetic in December with more tests at the doctors).

Anyone had an overactive thyroid and offer any advice please?

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They may do further tests to see if there are Graves disease antibodies or whether it's another type of overactivity. If you have an overactive thyroid you will probably be a little anxious with it anyway. Try not to stress. It's treatable.

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 2011 when I was 24. Weight loss, heart palpitations, extreme hunger and fatigue were some of my symptoms. Placed on medication, Carbimazole, took about 6/8 weeks but felt so much better. I have had a number of relapses over the years, including after pregnancy, the Consultant told me 50% of patients relapse, so I had my thyroid completely removed last year so now on a full replacement dose of Thyroxine for life.

I know a few people who have never had a relapse so Graves isn't a given, it could be a one off occurrence. Thyroid problems are quite common in women, possibly linked to hormones. Once you start medication it may take some time to find the right dose for you with regular blood tests. The endocrinologist will likely then discharge you back to be cared for by the GP.

Once you are on the right dose it's no problem, easy to manage. Good luck.

I developed hyperthyroidism during pregnancy and had quite a significant goitre on my neck. I opted for a thyroidectomy straight away and will take replacement artificial thyroxine forever. Once I had settled on the correct dose I felt so much better, heart rate is much lower, I can exercise without feeling like I might pass out, I don’t get the dizziness and weird faint feelings, less irritability and feelings of panic/stress.
My 9yo DD has recently been diagnosed too, and is on carbimazole and replacement thyroxine. This will continue for two years and then we will see whether it has fixed the problem or not.

Thanks for the replies.

I know logically it's not that bad to be diagnosed with but just seem to keep going to the doctors to be told I've yet another health issue!

I have to admit I am finding it hard to stop stressing - my sleep pattern is not good at the moment.

Local hospital were meant to contact me by Friday to arrange an appointment which they haven't done so looks like I'll be chasing them come Monday.

I had Graves disease in 2007 aged 36. Antithyroid meds put me in remission after 4 months. I was really lucky and it never came back.

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for that I think.

Anxiaty is a symptom I've had graves for 20 years one remission for about 12 months? Maybe less it was awhile ago it's fine I've had three kids got on with my life I'm medicated and fine