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Thyroid advice please

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Steamedapple1 · 11/11/2019 17:50

In the last week I’ve been having a really fast pulse for me and dizzy spells. In the last year I have also noticed thinning hair really bad dry skin on my palms and generally not feeling right. I’ve had a blood test done and the gp text me today to say my thyroid is working harder then it should be and to do a repeat test in 3 months? Also said could be a viral reason? Has anyone else had similar? Should I be pushing for help sooner?

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Gertrudesgarden · 11/11/2019 18:20

Yes, and my gp put me straight onto levothyroxin as she said it was inevitable and I may as well force the stop, as opposed to waiting and continuing to feel ill. My brain chemical showed how hard it was working to make the thyroid function. I have epilepsy though, so perhaps that was partly why she didn't want my brain going any crazier to control the thyroid...

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Steamedapple1 · 11/11/2019 20:10

Thank you! That must have been awful for you hope you are feeling better with the medication

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Gertrudesgarden · 12/11/2019 08:55

It took about six months to stop noticing I was tired and breathless, but my thyroid levels were checked after 3 months and my gp was happy with it at that point. I think it'd be worth another visit to your gp, see if they'll get you on meds now. Once it starts to go, there's no stopping it. Apparently going on meds forced my body's natural attempts into shutting down earlier but if its inevitable and you feel crap, what's the benefit in holding off? I take a teeny pill as soon as I wake up and wait an hour before breakfast.

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Steamedapple1 · 12/11/2019 09:33

Thank you I feel so run down with it my heart is so fast and my hair is really getting me down. It’s such a horrid feeling!

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NaToth · 12/11/2019 13:30

Those symptoms sound more like overactive than underactive. If you're really feeling bad, I'd do some reading up and go back sooner.

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Steamedapple1 · 12/11/2019 17:52

Currently strapped to a 24 hour ecg but the dr is adamant it is not my thyroid. I’m not convinced

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NaToth · 12/11/2019 19:16

If GP has done a thyroid function test, ask him for a print out of the results and post them on here with the reference ranges. We'll soon tell you what's going on.

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Steamedapple1 · 12/11/2019 19:24

Thanks I will get those when I can. Very frustrating time so I appreciate everyone’s help

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