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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Hyper - now low T3 due to PTU - hypo symptoms?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Hyper - now low T3 due to PTU - hypo symptoms?
by kcmigs, Jul 07, 2007 12:00AM
Have been diagnosed with hyper. On PTU - initially 900mg/day which drove my T3 from high to normal to low now. My dosage has been reduced to 300mg/day to address this and I don't expect it to take effect right away but I have had high metabolism all my life (45yo) but now with low T3 should I been experiencing hypo symptoms?
OBTW - I have been lucky enough (??) to experience Thyroid Storm if you'd like to know about that.
OBTW - I have been lucky enough (??) to experience Thyroid Storm if you'd like to know about that.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 08, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 08, 2007 12:00AM
Fortunately, thyroid storm is rare -- but it underscores a significant hyperthyroidism and importance of keeping T4 and T3 stable. Symptoms may 'roller-coaster' a bit while going from hyper to hypo and are often unpredictable - so for now, go by the numbers. Would repeat test in 3 weeks to make sure 300mg/day is enough to keep you out of hyper. Also, consider the switch to tapazole, which is usually more stable and effective in managing hyperthyroidism (exceptions -- pregnancy and initial treatment during sever hyper).
