Thyroid disorder

[rains]

If I remember correctly, there was a growth in her thyroid, so the doc advised the removal. But I thought she could use a second opinion.


In most cases, hyperthyroidism is treated with long-term medication. I don’t find it too bad. The pills are tiny and hyperthyroidism can be fully treated, so there’s hope. It is not terminal and doesn’t cause too much inconvenience except that I find wearing black and dark colours makes me feel intolerably warm now. But that’s all right. I do find that my temper is short and feel the fatigue but I just have to live with it.

I don’t feel like a patient except for the need to take medicine, but it’s just once a day.

[Jennifer]

rains:

If I remember correctly, there was a growth in her thyroid, so the doc advised the removal. But I thought she could use a second opinion.


In most cases, hyperthyroidism is treated with long-term medication. I don't find it too bad. The pills are tiny and hyperthyroidism can be fully treated, so there's hope. It is not terminal and doesn't cause too much inconvenience except that I find wearing black and dark colours makes me feel intolerably warm now. But that's all right. I do find that my temper is short and feel the fatigue but I just have to live with it.

I don't feel like a patient except for the need to take medicine, but it's just once a day.

:thankyou:

at the moment, my inconvenience are:

the need to visit a toilet more frequently
need to bath at least 2 times a day
sleep in lower aircon temp

electricity and water bill sure go up.

[rains]

Yes. Yes. Yes.


I do the same. Bathing up to 4 times is not uncommon. Sometimes after 12am, I feel so warm I need to wash my hair too even though I know it’s not a good practice to wash hair after 8pm.

My air con is set at 21 degrees and even so, I need a cold pack to be placed under my body (the part that is in contact with the bed) to feel comfortable and allow me to go to sleep. If not, I would be changing my place on the bed too often.

[Jennifer]

rains:

Yes. Yes. Yes.


I do the same. Bathing up to 4 times is not uncommon. Sometimes after 12am, I feel so warm I need to wash my hair too even though I know it's not a good practice to wash hair after 8pm.

My air con is set at 21 degrees and even so, I need a cold pack to be placed under my body (the part that is in contact with the bed) to feel comfortable and allow me to go to sleep. If not, I would be changing my place on the bed too often.

U mean these inconvenience still persists even when the thyroid is under control?

[rains]

I only knew that I have this condition a few weeks ago. I am into my 4th week of medication. I don't think it's as under-control as those who have been on medication for half a year


The doctor said it will take about 2 to 3 months to see the effects of the medicine ie. no tremors, no feeling hot etc.

Are you on medication already or waiting for your test result?

[Jennifer]

rains:

I only knew that I have this condition a few weeks ago. I am into my 4th week of medication. I don't think it's as under-control as those who have been on medication for half a year


The doctor said it will take about 2 to 3 months to see the effects of the medicine ie. no tremors, no feeling hot etc.

Are you on medication already or waiting for your test result?

Tmr morning seeing the endocrinologist.

[Jennifer]

The doctor prescribed 3 medicines - Propanol to slow down the pulse rate (mine was 130 this morning at the clinic, maybe I was nervous?), Thyrozol (to treat the thyroid) and a supplement Selenium (to help with falling asleep).


She ordered 4 blood tests this morning.

The ultrasound scan showed inflammation but no growth or lump. The phlegm issue was to be examined as well.

[rains]

Mine is a GP who gives me Camazol. Wonder what the difference is.


My pulse rate was 120/min prior to taking Propanol. The last I checked, yesterday, it was 70/min.

[Jennifer]

rains:

Mine is a GP who gives me Camazol. Wonder what the difference is.


My pulse rate was 120/min prior to taking Propanol. The last I checked, yesterday, it was 70/min.

For how long did you take Propanol before the pulse rate becomes normal?

[rains]

About 3 to 4 weeks? The doctor says actually the thyroid medicine, Camazol, also has the effect of slowing down heart beat. So I will stop Propanol and see how it goes.


Actually I took Propanol continually without checking my pulse rate. I happened to see the doctor again yesterday for a cold and he measured again. So maybe my pulse rate could have already been at 70/min for some time without me realising it.