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what medication is prescibed for overactive thyroid?

Question by DAIVD: what medication is prescibed for overactive thyroid?
I have been told by a consultant i have a borderline thyroid problem,what are the symptoms and what medication will i be put on?

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Answer by Terp09
What are the symptoms?

-You may feel nervous, moody, weak, or tired.
-Your hands may shake, your heart may beat fast, or you may have problems breathing.
-You may be sweaty or have warm, red, itchy skin.
-You may have more bowel movements than usual.
-You may have fine, soft hair that is falling out.
-You may lose weight even though you eat the same or more than usual.

Treatment:

1) Anti-thyroid medication: Two common drugs in this category are methimazole and propylthiouracil (PTU), both of which actually interfere with the thyroid gland’s ability to make its hormones. Since you’re borderline hyperthryoid, then you’ll probably be treated in this manner.

2) Radioactive Iodine Therapy

3) Surgical removal of thyroid gland

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Has anyone ever been personally cured of a thyroid condition by eating certain foods?

I have been suffering from a hypothyroid condition for over two years and am on medication. Has anyone been able to stop taking their thyroid medication by eating certain foods? I have tried iodine supplements, thyroid supplements, and coconut oil, but I am still on the medication. I would really like to use food or vitamins instead.

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What should I do with my hypothyroidism?

I got thyroid cancer 4 years ago, went through the whole sugery removal, radiation, the works. Now I"m fine. My TSH level is fine. I take hormone replacments pills everyday. Anyone who is hypothyroidism knows losing weight feels like trying to get into the olympics. Now, everytime I go to my doctor to ask what I can do to lose weight, he give me BS answers…..join and gym, eat less, eat healthier. Done all the that. Within those 4 years, I still work out on a regular basis, been eating super healthy, still do. I don’t lose a pound. I"m not overweight, but I would like to shed some pounds. It’s embrassing to be working out so much, and not have anything to show for it. So if theirs any sugestion or similar stories, please share.
Also, I can’t eat breakfast, which is the most important meal. Because My medication requires to be taken on an empty stomach. So I must take it first thing in the morning. And I have to wait an hour to eat, we can’t eat in school. I have the thyroid diet book, didn’t help too much. and when I say I eat healthy, i’m not just talking about just no sweets. it’s not meat other than fish, no chips, no soda. it’s as healthy as it can get. i herad about putting more fiber into your diet helps? I live on broccoli… literally. it’s my favorite food so that doesn’t work. cutting calories doesn’t work. working out everyday isn’t going well…low carb doesn’t work…
also my goal isn’t crazy… if i eve see myself drop 5-10 pounds i’ll jump for joy. it doesn’t have to even be a ..lose X amt of pounds in 2 seconds… I have all the time in the world.. I just really need some advice

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Thyroid Gland?

I have high activity thyroid gland, i have bit bigger breast than your average guy, i heard that increase in size is caused by the thyroid gland. is it true and what can i do to make them smaller. (I’m already on medication to decrease my thyroid activity)

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Is there anyone who took medication for hypothyroidism during pregnancy and had a child born with defects?

I’ve asked ALOT of questions concerning this as I’m 2 months pg with hypothyroidism. (Just found out two days ago) I’m not opposed to taking the medication, I’m just wondering if anyone has had a child born with defects linked to the medication.

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Can you become hypoactive from thyroid supplements?

Is it possible that if you’re taking medication for an underactive thyroid, you can possibly switch over and develop an overactive one?

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Is there a connection between lipoma (fat lump under skin) and hypothyroidism in dogs?

I have a dobe who is taking hormone medication for hypothyroidism. Recently, I found a small bump on her abdomen near her back leg. I have a vet appointment on Friday, but meanwhile, I’ve been doing some research on what it might be. Hopefully, it’s just a benign fat lump, but does anyone if there’s a connection between her thyroid problem and this new bump? Will it go away on it’s own or will it always be there?

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How can I get a prescription for Thyroid medication rewritten/refilled inexpensively?

I don’t have any health insurance due to loss of my job. Therefore, I cannot afford the fee for my annual appointment with the MD who has treated my hypothyroidism for years. He is a specialist and actually doesn’t even accept insurance. I used to pay his very high fees out of pocket because I could afford to do so and it was worth it. My annual prescription for thyroid medication will run out in one month. Is there any other type of less expensive health care provider that can write/renew the same prescription that I’ve had for several years after I’ve had the annual blood work done?

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I was tested for hypothyroidism when I was 16 and the test came back negative. Can I develop it later in life?

My father has hypothyroidism which he takes medication for, and it is an inheritable disease. I’m just wondering if this is the answer to some of my problems the last few years. Maybe the test was a false negative? I’m in my mid twenty’s now.

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Can I take Thyroid supplements while on Synthroid?

I have Hosimotos Hypothyroid. I have read that L-Tyrosine and iodine help for Thyroid function. Will taking these supplements effect how my thyroid medication works? With is give me too much T-4.?

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Can hypothyroidism increase your chances of having anxiety/panic attacks?

I was just wondering if anybody experienced anxiety attacks while under hypothyroidism and if it was normal to have. I have been on the medicine for about 4 years and just now started experiencing them. Should I stop taking my medication and see a doctor or is it normal to have? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

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How can someone dealing with thyroid problems lose weight?

My thyroids were really fast and I lost alot of weight and I was happy, but then they gave me some radio active medication and they slowed down. I started puting the weight back and I’m trying so hard to lose the weight. Any help or suggestions is welcome. Thank YOU!

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Will kelp really help with the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Can I take kelp pills if I’m already on medication?Will it help with my hypothyroidism?*Thanks
Have you had any experience with it?
I don’t have a "goitre"..I was asking if it would relieve some of the symptoms.

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How can I lose weight with hypothyroidism?

I have hypothyroidism and have found it very dificult to lose weight. I have been trying for about 3 years and dont seem to be getting anywhere. Does anyone know what I can do or take that might work with medication?

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Is there a correllation between difficult pregnancy and hypothyroidism?

I have hypothyroidism. I have had it for 4.5 years now. Since being diagnosed it has been under control with medication and I have not had any problems with it fluctuating at all. My husband and I are going to beging trying to have a baby very soon and I have heard that women who have thyroid conditions have difficult pregnancies with all sorts of complications. Is this true? If so, what can I do to deter these complications if anything or at least ease them somewhat?

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What are risks for pregnant women with hypothyroidism?

I was wondering if someone could give me sights to explain what hypothyroidism is.? The doctor said I was perfectly healthy other than that. I know weight loss is an issue, but can it cause infertility or the inability to concieve right away? I really love my doctor but he did not explain what it was. I am 10 weeks and 4 days pregnant and wanted to know if it could cause any complications in pregnancy. I know this is alot to ask but I wanted to know whether other than tyroid medication whether there was anything in my diet I needed to change. Any help would be appreciated. I only would like advice. I know that you are not doctors but any helpful sites or input would be useful.

Thank you in advance.

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What’s the difference between clinical depression and the depression caused by an illness like hypothyroidism?

Can both be treated by anti-depressants or is the depression caused by hypothyroidism treated by an adjustment to thyroid medication. I’m curious about the connection.

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Would a thyroidectomy resolve the problems I have due to my hypothyroidism?

For many years I have had extreme problems due to my hypothyroidism. I have dark course hair on my face, stomach, back, buttock, and legs(I am female so this is not normal.) I also get hot flashes, overactive sweating, extreme weight loss and weight gain. I have been on Synthroid medication int he past and this hasn’t helped wtih any of these things. Would a thyroidectomy solve these problems for me?

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weight loss/thyroid issues?

my mom and i have been dieting and working out 5-6 days a week for the past few months, she is losing weight regularly, and i can not seems to lose more than a few pounds and then i gain it right back. my grandma, my mom, and my aunt all have thyroid problems, and are on medication to control it, i have never been tested for thyroid problems (im 23), my mom keeps telling me i need to be tested, could a thyroid problem really stop me from losing weight? i always felt like saying that was a cop out for people who werent really trying hard to lose weight but i am really trying hard, my mom and i are doing the exact same workout routine, and eat a lot of the same things too, so im just confused as to why shes losing weight and im not, could it really be due to a thyroid issue? thanks for any thoughts!

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What is the best medicine for hypothyroidism?

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a month ago and was put on Levothyroxine. I am still feeling run down and tired and my muscles and joints in my legs hurt so bad I can barely walk sometimes. Do I need to talk to my endocrinologist and get a different medication or do I need to give it a little longer? Is it normal to hurt so bad?
I had a full blood work up, the only other thing that it shoed was anemia. My TSH was 246.42.

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What exactly do the meds for hypothyroidism do?

I have had trouble losing weight forever. I finally went to the doctor to see if there was something wrong with me. It turns out, i have hypothyroidism. I just started the medication today. Will it help me lose weight? or what exactly do the meds do? I don’t really know anything about hypothyroidism except that my thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones to keep my metabolism working at a steady rate. any information about hypothyroidism would be great!

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Do you have to permanently take natural thyroid?

I am 20 years old and have mild hypothyroidism. I am not keen on medication, but it’s gotten to the point where it is affecting my health. I don’t want to be on medication for life (synthroid, levo ect). I was browsing at the health store and came accross a "raw thyroid" from bovine. I kind of want to try this, but can you get on and off it or have to stay on it once you are on?

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Does acupuncture work and can you use it for weight loss or under active thyroid?

I am considering acupuncture for weight loss. I am hypothyroid and struggle constantly. Although I am on medication, I’m rarely regulated. Would acupuncture work?

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How do you deal with hypothyroidism symptoms?

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about a year and a half ago. I have since been trying to find a stable dose of synthyroid with my endocrinologist. He believes that the 100 mg dose I am on now may be suffienct. I only have to see him twice a year now, instead of blood work every 6 weeks and an office visit every three months. I still don’t feel like my old self. I will admit that I feel about 80% better than I did, but the feelings of anxiety and depression are still lingering, worse sometimes than others. I am looking for your experineces with the illness, how you coped with it all, and how long after you were stable on your medication that you felt like your old self again. I have thought this whole time that something more serious is wrong with me, only my doctors can’t find out what it is. Did any of you feel this way? Thanks for the help.

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