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Query: Hello doctor,I have been taking Methimazole (Tapazole) 45 grams (15g each three times a day) for almost a month now for hyperthyroidism. I have noticed an extreme increase in appetite and have gained weight already. This is the only medicine I am currently taking. My question is: Is it safe to take ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned I suggest that you repeat your thyroid function test since hyperthyroidism does not cause weight gain. There is no interaction between the two Methimazole (Lactose monohydrate and Magnesiu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with Graves disease 18 months ago. My most two recent tests are as follows: After I was on Methimazole 5 mg for five months. Total T3 - 281 ng/dL. Free Thyroxine - 2.63 ng/dL. TSH was <0.01 uIU/mL (undetectable). After I was on Methimazole 20 mg for three... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the detailed information that you have provided and it appears that you have Grave's disease and it is not responding to anti-thyroid medication. I suggest you must ask your doctor to start treatment with radioactive iodine. It will cure... Read Full »
My hyperthyroid status shifted to hypothyroid. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I had a hyperthyroid since the last five years and was taking Carbimazole 5 mg thrice a day for the last two and a half years. Then, last month, I got my complete physical test done, and I got to know that my hyperthyroid had shifted to hypothyroid. So, the doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your thyroid dysfunction and saw your reports in detail (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears that you were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism initially and were treated accordingly. The problem occurred when you had a ... Read Full »
I am 6 weeks pregnant and have thyroid issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am six weeks pregnant, and I have a history of thyroid problems, for which I had homeopathy treatment for six months but stopped in the last two months. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) attached, you have hyperthyroidism. It would be best if you had treatment, but you must be on frequent thyroid function testing every four wee... Read Full »
How is itchiness treated if I suffer from hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hi doctor, My thyroid levels indicate that I have hyperthyroidism and I am so itchy. Itch is my number one complaint. I also have an elevated heart rate, abnormal liver tests, and weight loss. I made an appointment with an endocrinologist. However, I need help now. I am so itchy. Is there a low dos... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, please attach your liver function tests for review. Read Full »
I have hypothyroidism after taking medicines for hyperthyroidism. What is going on?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female. Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I took medicines and my thyroid hormones got normal. After that, I stopped taking medicines. Everything was fine for two to three years. But after some time, I came across symptoms like weight loss, anxie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I would suggest that you have a wait and watch approach. I would recommend that you just keep checking your thyroid function test results every six weeks as o... Read Full »
My concentration, swallowing, and sleep are all impaired. Is this due to hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hi doctor, My symptoms include difficulty concentrating, brain fog, difficulty swallowing and sleeping, fatigue, and irritability. The doctor suspected thyroid disease since my grandfather had thyroid issues. I have reviewed my laboratory results with his. My TSH is 0.325 mIU/mL, T4 Free is 1.47 ng/... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It appears that you have chronic fatigue syndrome. Yes, your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormones) is slightly low, but because your T4 (thyroxine) is within normal limits. Therefore, you likely do not have hyperthyroidism currently. You can,... Read Full »
I take 150 mcg Thyroxine and feel tired. Will dose reduction meet the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 52-year-old female. I have an underactive thyroid condition. I had nuclear medicine a few years ago and had been going for regular checkups but recently due to some reasons, my TSH level had increased. So I was given a dosage of 150 mcg of Thyronorm. My check-up was due four mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you mentioned it appears you had hyperthyroidism which was treated with radioactive iodine and now you are hypothyroid. Well, it is perfectly normal phenomena, after radioactive iodine ablation of the thyroid gland we usually expe... Read Full »
Can weight loss, sweating and palpitation be due to hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 46 years old male, weighing 147.7 lbs, height 5.7 feet. Current symptoms are weight loss (lost about 11 lbs in one month), feeling hot. Sweating, problems falling asleep, difficulty focusing on one task, forgetfulness, change in bowel habits (experiencing loose motion sometimes), ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned and from the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that you have thyroiditis. Your results show that you have hyperthyroidism but not so bad but your scan results suggest thyroiditis which ... Read Full »
Does radio iodine ablation treatment for hyperthyroidism cause cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, My father had hyperthyroidism six years ago and he underwent radioiodine ablation and now taking thyroxine 100 mg tablet. Now, I want to know whether this treatment causes cancer? Whether it completely destroys the gland or little bit of hormone is secreted or not? Is there any possibl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your father. Let me answer each one of your questions one by one. 1)No, this treatment does not cause cancer. 2) Yes, it completely destructs the gland and that is the main objective here. There is hardly any hormone secreted. 3) No, th... Read Full »