Thyroid disorder
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rains:
Tmr morning seeing the endocrinologist.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? -
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. -
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. -
rains:
For how long did you take Propanol before the pulse rate becomes normal?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. -
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. -
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.
u hv a blood pulse measurement gadget at home to monitor?
I was surprised to see the Omron meter recorded 130. I do not feel my heart pounding that hard at all
Did your GP give you the go ahead to stop Propanol?
Do you do exercises? -
Jennifer:
My GP/specialist required me to take Propanol for about 2-3 weeks as the heart was really beating too fast. I would take a blood test quite soon for the doc to assess if the camazol dosage needed to be adjusted. They normally gave high dose in the beginning.
For how long did you take Propanol before the pulse rate becomes normal?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. -
dimsum:
My GP/specialist required me to take Propanol for about 2-3 weeks as the heart was really beating too fast. I would take a blood test quite soon for the doc to assess if the camazol dosage needed to be adjusted. They normally gave high dose in the beginning.[/quote]I am supposed to take 2 tabs of Thyrozol 10mg every morning.
For how long did you take Propanol before the pulse rate becomes normal?Jennifer:
[quote=\"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. -
I don’t have any pulse monitor at home. The doctor measured it for me. Now that you mentioned, I used my father’s blood pressure cum pulse monitor a week or 2 after taking Propanol and it was 98/min, so every week drop 10 beats/min.
The doctor didn’t give me many Propanols actually. He only gave me 5 days of supply. My sister had a lot leftovers so I took hers. The doc said I don’t have to keep taking already since 70/min is normal. I can always resume taking it if my pulse rate goes up again.
Mine is 4 tabs of 5mg Camazol. -
rains:
I now have 120 tabs of Propanol (2 tabs twice a day), 100 tabs of Thyrozol (2 tabs every morning) and 120 capsules of Selenium (1 tab twice a day).I don't have any pulse monitor at home. The doctor measured it for me. Now that you mentioned, I used my father's blood pressure cum pulse monitor a week or 2 after taking Propanol and it was 98/min, so every week drop 10 beats/min.
The doctor didn't give me many Propanols actually. He only gave me 5 days of supply. My sister had a lot leftovers so I took hers. The doc said I don't have to keep taking already since 70/min is normal. I can always resume taking it if my pulse rate goes up again.
Mine is 4 tabs of 5mg Camazol.
The selenium has a awful aftertaste.
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