Hyperthyroid and Anxiety/Panic Attacks?
Has anyone here dealt with a Hyperthyroid? I have be having very bad anxiety attacks, and similar to these real rushes of heat that run through my body, and my hands and foot get real clammy feeling. At first I be diagnosed with GAD and started seeing a therapist who put me on a few meds. The meds help as far as comforting me down during these episodes, but she also recommended I get a thyroid panel.
Could all of this suffering of anxiety, also fatigue and lack of sleep be related to an over helpful thyroid? I've even noticed that my hair has become somewhat brittle, as powerfully as my nails. I eat a lot, but don't gain substance, but don't lose any weight either.
I have an appointment next to my PCP tomorrow, and will request a thyroid panel, but I wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this.
I am going to be so ticked off if I've be seeking therapy for something physical all this time. It's been hell!
And if it is an over involved thyroid, how do they treat that? Does it go away with treatment, or is it controlled with meds?
Thanks Everyone for your feedback..
Answers:
I enjoy a history of this condition. I am now the opposite, hypothyroid.
I will list some symptoms of hyperthyroidism: sensitivity to bake, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, inability to gain weight, bulk loss, increased appetite, hair loss, tremors, depression, anxiety, fatigue. You may have trouble sleeping, or you may be so tired that you will want to sleep all of the time. You may distinguish changes in the texture of your hair and nail.
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the front, lower portion of the neck. This gland's main function is to regulate the body's metabolism. It also affects the incorporation of calcium in your body.
The thyroid panel will look for two major things: TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and T4, which is a thyroid hormone that is confidently found in the bloodstream. TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland, and it basically gets the thyroid to do its mission. If the thyroid is producing too much hormones, the TSH level will be lower, as the pituitary gland tries to get the thyroid to produce less hormones. Conversely, if the thyroid is not producing adequate hormones, the TSH level will be higher, because the pituitary gland is trying to get the thyroid to produce more hormones. T4 level will be checked as well, to see how much of the thyroid hormone is in the blood.
Treatment for hyperthyroidism: Longer term treatment may depend on the type of hyperthyroidism, and its wreak. Treatment will usually start out with anti-thyroid drugs, such as Tapazole. This will cause the thyroid to slow down its production of hormones, and it may take time to get hold of the thyroid levels just right. In the case of severe hyperthyroidism, radioactive iodine treatment may be needed. Iodine is a nutrient i.e. absorbed by the thyroid. Radioactive iodine will cause the secretion of thyroid hormones to end, and afterwards the patient will take synthetic thyroid hormones, which have to be in the swing of things over time for the correct dose, for the rest of their life. Don't let this scare you! My grandmother have this treatment for thyroid problems, and she is just fine.
I did not need radioactive iodine, even though it was discussed. My thyroid is slowly 'dying', and I am starting to want more and more hormones to keep my thyroid levels where they should be. I own a condition where my immune system attacks my thyroid gland.
When my thyroid was overactive, I took anti-thyroid drugs. As the dosages are adjusted, you will distinguish some changes, but overall, it is not too bad. I noticed that I gain weight easier than before, I felt colder and smaller quantity sensitive to heat, my periods changed, and more. Sometimes I would feel tired, and I would report that to the doctor. I also have ongoing depression which was partially related to my hyperthyroidism. That little gland controls several things in your body!
Right now, don't panic. Expect the doctor to execute some blood work, and it may take a week or two to get the results back. It depends on the practice. IF the doctor finds that your thyroid is overactive, you may be started on a lower dose of anti-thyroid drugs. As needed, the dose may be increased. You may be referred to an endocrinologist, which is a doctor that specializes within treating the glands in the body. People with diabetes see this type of doctor, too.
Good luck, you will be ok. :) Source(s): history of hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease), now hypothyroid (Hashimoto's disease)
adjectives i know is that skinny people have overactive thyroids
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