What are the side affects of leaving Hyperthyroidism untreated?

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My doctor told me I have Hyperthyroidism, and I should get it treated. However, I'm afraid to go back to my doctor to get treatment OR to ask any questions because I'm afraid it'll cost me another few $100 out of my pocket...and I'm already in debt from past visits. One visit had me paying close to $400 just for talking to my doctor about my health and it wasn't even a check up! (Its my fault for not reading the documentation)

I'm just a college student, work full time and who doesn't have any financial support from family and I use my insurance that my job provides me. The insurance is crap but whatever...it did knock out some of the fees (but not enough)

So my question is, what are the side affects of leaving Hyperthyroidism untreated? Also, are their alternative suggestions for treatment? (that aren't expensive)
If left untreated, underactive or overactive glands can cause years of severe ill health and in some cases have resulted in patients dying. Virtually all forms of thyroid disease can be easily treated resulting in good health. Most people are given tablets, usually 3 tablets morning and night. produces a marked improvement of symptoms in most people after three to four weeks. In themselves the tablets don't make the unknown cause of hyperthyroidism go away. But by taking the tablets the disorder may then disappear by itself as mysteriously as it came, just with the passage of time. You will enjoy excellent health as long as the tablets are taken and the level of thyroxine is monitored by a blood-test. Even after a year or more of treatment however, on stopping the tablets hyperthyroidism returns in nearly two thirds of patients, sometimes within weeks. In a minority, about one third, there may be no return of symptoms even for years. Excerpted from Medic8 Family Health Guide. I am sure you know when you say there is no help from the your family . But are you sure they are fully aware of your dilemma at this point? IF still no help from them the doctors you've already consulted should be able to tell you if in your case you will respond to taking the prescribed tablets or at least advise you more. Be sure to tell them that of your financial status before talking to them again. I am sure they will be sympathetic.  (+ info)

Mom has hypothyroidism, is it possible that I have HYPERthyroidism?

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I have quite a few of the symptoms for hyperthyroidism, but this is strange because my mom has hypothyroidism. So, is it even possible for me to have the opposite of her? If so, what can I do to stop this?
OF COURSE ITS POSSIBLE. just cuz your mom has hypo that doesn't mean you CAN'T have hyper. it would make sense that if she has any type of thyroid problem that you may very well inherit a thyroid problem but there's no rule that says it has to be the same problem.

(my mom and sister have hypothyroidism but when i started getting thyroid issues i had hyperthyroidism. then i was fine for a while and now i have hypothyroidism)

you need to go to your dr and have some blood tests (TSH, T4, T3, thyroid antibodies) and then you need to go see an endocrinologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.  (+ info)

Will THC show up in a blood test for hyperthyroidism?

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I'm getting a blood test done next week for Hyperthyroidism, and I need to know. Does THC only show up if they're testing specifically for drugs?
It will only show up if they are testing for drugs.  (+ info)

Is it possible for a person with hyperthyroidism to have eyeball protrusion in only one eye?

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I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and was prescribed propylthiouracil. About a month after taking the meds, my left eye started to look different, and is now slowly protruding. my right eye remains normal. Is this a possible effect of the thyroid problem, i thought exopthalmos always happens in both eyes? and how come it manifested only when i had already been taking my meds?
its is relative,one can be more than other  (+ info)

How to define severity of Hyperthyroidism?

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How to define severity of Hyperthyroidism? How high is high? How moderate is moderate? Can it be intepreted/define in terms of lab value of TSH, T4 & T3?

As Antithyroid drugs leaflet only suggest the doses that should be use in mild, moderate & severe hyperthyroidism but they did not tell us what is the criteria to be consider in different severity categories. Hope you guys can helps. TQ
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what is the proper treatment for hyperthyroidism?

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i have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and my doctor doesn't feel prescription is accurate. but i did my research and it says i should be taking anti thyroid medication.
I was given radioactive iodine and once my levels dropped, I was put on synthroid which I have been on for 40 years without problem.

It seems like every Endocrinologist has their own theory as to how it
should be treated. You can always get a second opinion and if it's different, get a 3rd opinion and then weigh the opinions! It's your body!  (+ info)

Does stopping hyperthyroidism medicine cause weight gain?

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I've seen sites that say that after hyperthyroid treatment, the condition becomes hypothyroidism, which causes weight gain. Has anyone been through hyperthyroidism? If so, please tell me if the medicine for it made you gain weight?
You should gain a little weight because the medicine is intended to reverse hyperthyroidism, which speeds up the metabolic processes of your body. Other symptoms (besides weight loss) of hyperthyroidism include amenorrhea, increased blood pressure, exophthalmous (bulging eyes),and tachycardia to name a few. Therefore, I think you should continue your meds unless a doctor is telling you not to do so.

Hopefully the medicine will put you at a balance between hyperthyroidism (exessive metabolism) and hypothyroidism.  (+ info)

Does anyone have hyperthyroidism or knows someone who had it during pregnancy?

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my doc said i have subclinical hyperthyroidism.. I am not taking medication in my pregnancy and was wondering will my baby be fine??

I am NOT taking medication during my pregnancy can this affect my baby?
I have hyperthyroidism and I'm 32 weeks pregnant. Fortunately, my condition isn't as bad as it was a couple of years ago but it's still a problem - I don't take any meds for it either. I haven't been going to any more appointments than you normally do. When I have an ultrasound, they're made aware of it. The last scan we had (at 28 weeks) showed she was a bit bigger than 'normal'. My partner's brother was 11lbs when he was born and my partner's really tall so we all expected that anyway.

I guess what I'm saying is that we're okay and as long as your doctor is aware of your condition, everything can go just fine.

Congrats and good luck!  (+ info)

can i have a baby after being treated for hyperthyroidism?

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i was treated for hyperthyroidism 6 months ago with radio-iodine 131 and would like to now try and have a baby.what are my chances?
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Has anyone out there had hyperthyroidism and or Graves Disease?

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I have hyperthyroidism and now Graves disease, I have been on Tapazole medication and it just isn't working for me so now I am scheduled to have radio iodine treatment that kills the thyroid has anyone out there had this treament and if so I would like to know how it worked for you. Thanks!
I have the same. I have been on methimizole (Tapizole) for 2.5 years now. It is working great.

What leads you to believe that the Tapizole isn't working for you? I've never heard of that. I've only heard of doctors who prescribe it inappropriately.

Please reconsider the radioactive iodine thyroid ablation. You need your thyroid to live. There are extreme negative consequences to your health from this treatment. And it's NOT a cure for Grave's disease. After the treatment, you will still have Grave's disease. Plus you will have a new disease - hypothyroidism. You will have to be treated for hypothyroidism for the rest of your life.  (+ info)

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