Hyperthyroidism

Question: How to tell difference between Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism without going to the Doctors? I dont have Medical insurance at this time, so going to the Doctor isnt an option. I could buy Thyroid medication online, but I dont know if I have Hypo or Hyperthyroidism. So my question is: How do you tell the significance between the two?

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Question: Hyperthyroidism- What can I do in my day to day activities to help lower my thyroid levels? I have been diagnosed with a mild case of hyperthyroidism. My thyroid levels are at 14, the average is usually between 10 and 12. I am hoping to find a way to lower this before my next appointment with my doctor, a month away as we are watching it. Are their any vitamins or foods that I can eat to help reduce these levels?

Answer: Eat a good balanced healthy diet, no sodas, coffee, tea and other products with caffeine etc, have a regular exercise schedule and study well. KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR DOCTOR FOR CLOSE OBSERVATION. It seems you and your doctor are doing a good job

Question: How is it possible to have both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism? I'm 14 and I recently learned that Oprah Winfrey has both hypo & hyperthyroidism. I learned that alot of other people also have both. I know a fair amount about the endocrine system, so i know that hyperthyroidism is caused by the body creating too much THS hormone, and hypo is caused by not enough THS, so how is it possible to have both at the same time?

Answer: Because many who are hyper, eventually become hypo. She said she started out with hyper, but ended up hypo. The thyroid can burn itself out making it go from producing too much hormone to too little hormone. Plus, Oprah has been eating tons of soy and soy slows down thyroid function.

Question: Is there a natural way to treat hyperthyroidism in an old cat? Hyperthyroidism causes my 20 year old cats metabolism to speed up like crazy. He's hungry all the time and getting thinner. The vet cure is an operation to remove his thyroid gland, but he is too old to have surgery. (Most likely wouldn't wake up.) There is also radioactive iodine which is extremely cost prohibitive, especially on such an old cat. The pills the vet gave haven't helped. Is there maybe a natural remedy I could try? Anyone have any ideas?

Answer: No there are no natural remedies for hyperthyroidism in cats. If you can't afford the Iodine, or the surgery, (and I agree with you, too big a risk at that age), You may have to face the fact that it's time to let go. I know cats can live more than 20 years, but if you can't regulate with the medication, the surgery or iodine are your only other options. I hope you find something that might help. Edit: While admittedly there are those who would give advice designed to harm through malice, there ARE those who truly DO care and give sound advice. I have not been in the field for 3 years now, and have not worked directly with a holistic vet, however; I have worked in concert with an Internist who cared for several animals who were in the care of a holistic vet. I am all for alternative medicine, I practice holistic living in my own and my cat's care. But, at 20 years old, your cat is nearing the end of his life. To have a cat live that long is not unusual, but it is not typical. That speaks to the outstanding care and love you have given your cat. Euthanasia is never a decision made lightly. One must take into consideration the pet's quality of life with the disease affecting it, and what VIABLE options are available in treating the disease. You could try contacting a holistic veterinarian, and if there is some treatment that can help your cat, by all means; try it. But you should also be prepared in the event that there is NOT any other alternative. I wish you and your cat the best.

Question: What is hyperthyroidism and in what forms? It is listed as 242.9 in the ICD-9-CM medical coding index. What types of hyperthyroidism and in what types does it come in as?

Answer: Hyperthyroidism is when you have an over active thyroid heres some info that might help. Good luck, best wishes. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/DS00344

Question: Can you get hyperthyroidism from taking too many diet pills? Since diet pills raise your heartbeat, metabolism, blood pressure, make you shaky, and sometimes give you heart pulpalations. If a doctor diagnosed you with hyperthyroidism could it be from taking too many diet pills? Will a blood test show how you got the hyperthyroidism?

Answer: I don't know if diet pills can give you hyperthyroidism, but taking a lot of them can cause problems. The best way to be sure, I think, would be to stop the diet pills. If the hyperthyroidism gets better after that, you have your answer. However, taking diet pills and having hyperthyroidism at the same time is probably not a good idea either way, so I would lay off them and talk to your doctor about their effects.

Question: What can you tell me about Hyperthyroidism in cats? My two cats, both 15 years old, have just been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism, and the vet is recommending they take methimazole for treatment. Does anyone else have cats with this disease? I'm looking for side affects and ways to get them to take the pills. ALso, does anyone know life expectancy on this medication? Thanks for any help.

Answer: I know several cats on treatment for hyperthyroidism. The best person to ask about side effects is your vet, who should've gone through all this with you. Read this for lots of info on the syndrome: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroidism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methimazole Methimazole is actually a human drug. While it's OK to use for cats, Felimazole is the most modern hyperthyroidism treatment, it's specially for cats. You might want to ask your vet about that. Life expectancy is difficult - I think the treatment is more about improving quality of life really. Since cats are usually pretty old when they develop it, it's hard to say how long they would live without treatment, or if they hadn't developed the syndrome. Life with hyperthyroidism isn't fun for cats at all, they're always hungry and in a foul mood, so the greatest benefit of treatment is controlling these problems. When you ask your vet for further info, careful how you phrase it, vets are testy about people challenging their expertise with stuff they've read on the internet! Something tactful like 'tell me about the surgical option' or 'I've heard about this Felimazole....' would be good! Now for giving cats pills: +see if your cat will eat it when it's hidden in food. You can crush it, but ensure she's eaten ALL the food + try hiding it in a fave treat like cheese or ham + or, this is the method for giving tablets by mouth - tilt her head all the way back by using one hand round the top of her head - cats won't generally struggle if their head is held, you just might need someone to hold the front paws down. Pull open their bottom jaw from the front, and quickly push the tablet down their throat (it won't go down the wrong hole). You should be able to push the tablet right down so they don't even need to swallow, but you need to be quite bold to do this, so you might need to hold her mouth closed and stroke her throat until she swallows if not. When she licks her lips, that means she's swallowed. Feel free to email me for any other q's or if I've not been clear about anything! Chalice

Question: what kind of natural remidies can I use for hyperthyroidism? I have hyperthyroidism and am trying to find out the foods I can and cannot eat. Also if there might be a natural cure instead of surgury. I hope someone has some answers thanks.

Answer: Here is a good site with lots of great information on naturally treating hyperthyroidism. http://www.positivehealth.com/permit/Articles/Nutrition/clements63.htm I hope that you find something on this website that is helpful to you.. God Bless

Question: After gtting surgery for hyperthyroidism will I be able to have kids? I know that hyperthyroidism can be a cause of not getting pregnant. After getting the surgery will I be able to have children? Will there be a better chance of it then now? Has anyone experienced this?

Answer: Yes, I'm sure you will be able to. As long as your hormone levels are within normal range, you should be totally fine. Good luck:)

Question: What is the best hyperthyroidism medication for gaining weight? Im only 110 pounds and to keep this weight I have to eat TONS of food. I recently found out I have hyperthyroidism and im going on medication for it. Im wondering if theres any type of medication that will make you gain more weight than others and quickly

Answer: My Doctor has me on Levoxyl for hyperthyroidism. I weigh 95 pounds on a good day. Don't think the medicine is going to make you gain weight - what it seems to do for me is keep me from losing any more. Maybe on the meds and eating lots will help you put some weight on. Not fun being skinny in a fat world, huh?

Question: hyperthyroidism? A month ago it was determined that I had slight hyperthyroidism (by a 0.5 deviation from normal values -- not a very large one as described by my doctor) and an ultrasound scan has determined the presence of a 'cold' nodule. So my question is if this cold nodule is not producing extra hormones, then what is the cause of the hyperthyroidism... and what can be done about both, the hyperthyroidism and the cold nodule. thanks!

Answer: I don't know about the cold nodule but my sister has hyperthyroidism and the doctor has told her to take some pills in order to reduce it.But it depends on the size..I think your doctor will tell you what you should do..good luck!!

Question: How common is it for hyperthyroidism to turn into hypothyroidism? Last year i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, however i never really took care of it because i figured it was a mild problem, but now i'm suffering because i seem to be gaining a few pounds for no apparent reason (my dietary habits have not changed) and i'm trying to lose these excess pounds but i'm not successful. Also i'm extremely tired and sluggish lately any opinions?

Answer: first of all you really should have done something about the hyperthyroidism cuz it can be fatal if left untreated. (i have hyperthyroidism) and its actually more common then you would think for it to turn into hypothyroidism. your body can become so hyperthyroid that your thyroid will stop working completely and you can become hypothyroid. (i know this is correct cuz it happened to me and my doctor explained that it is common for this to happen if the hyperthyroidism wasn't treated in a timely fashion) this is nothing to mess around with you should go to your doctor so you can get on medication to stabilize your thyroid.

Question: Can the wrong doseage of Thyrox for hypothyroidism lead to hyperthyroidism? My mum had recently realised she has been double dosing accidently on Thyrox, she feels fine and at a recent check up (no blood test) everything was okay but is there a chance she could now have slight hyperthyroidism as she has lost a lot of weight. Also, she is only on it temporarily and used to have a very low heart rate which has increased, will it go back down when she comes off it? Thanks **Sorry its Eltroxin not Thyrox!

Answer: yes. too much of thyroid replacement hormones can cause hyperthyroidism. you would know if it hyperthyroidism if your mum have an INCREASE bp. pulse, temp, respiration, heat intolerance, sweating and increase appetite w/c can cause weight loss. yes weight loss not weight gain.

Question: Is it acupunture a good alternative to treat a cat with hyperthyroidism ? Please, if any of you know about it, tell me. I'm afraid of having my cat treated with conventional medications for hyperthyroidism, she's 13 and never been sick before. I wonder if acupunture works, or homeopathy in cases like this. Please, share your experiences if any. My cat has an appointment tomorrow with a regular vet, and I feel aprehensive, he'll give her traditional medications. Thanks for help

Answer: I have used both acupuncture and homeopathy (I am a student of veterinary homeopathy with the BIH) and I can tell you for SURE that neither is the way to go with hyperthyroidism. Your cat needs the medication and it will not harm her. So work with your regular vet on that. My cat was on the medication for a few months for his hyperthyroidism and then had the radio-iodine treatment this spring. The radiation is the "gold standard" for solving this problem. It cost me abut $1300. Your cat is young and the long-term cost of medication and the frequent blood work etc. may add up to that amount or more over the years. So it is something you should discuss with your vet after the medication gets the thyroid secretion under control. You have plenty of time to find out about treatment centers in your area, to arrange something like CareCredit to break the cost down to manageable monthly payments, etc. I treated a 15 year old cat with the radiation and she lived to be 22 and 1/2. My current cat, just treated, is 16.

Question: What are the most typical symptoms of Hyperthyroidism? Do any of you suffer from Hyperthyroidism and what are your symtoms? Also has your Hyperthyroidism turned into Hypothyroidism because of your thyroid medication? I would appreciate your input.Thanks in advance and have a great spring:)

Answer: I have hypothyroidism. However, when they were stabilizing my TSH levels and the medication, I briefly had hyperthyroidism. With hyperthyroidism, I experienced rapid heart rate, diarrhea, and hair loss. Here's the common symptoms for hyperthyroidism: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/…

Question: After getting surgery for hyperthyroidism will I be able to have kids? I know that hyperthyroidism can be a cause of not getting pregnant. After getting the surgery will I be able to have children? Will there be a better chance of it then now? Has anyone experienced this?

Answer: Yes, you should able to have children fine! You will have to take a thyroid hormone substitute like thyroxine, you may be less fertile than normal til they get you on the right dose, but one you're on it you should be just as fertile as a normal person. There will be a better chance of getting pregnant, because while you are hyperthyroid your body is all haywire - it won't allow you to incubate a baby. After the operation, once you're stabilised you'll be fine!