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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
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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 Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
crazy or not
by teachei, Feb 10, 2008 12:08PM
I just found out that i have a hyperthyroid. symtoms have been on and off since december. recently i seem to be on edge all the time. i am on atenolol 50 mg 2x's a day. and methimazole 10mg 1 time per day. how long does this take to work. sometimes im not sure if it is my thyroid or just plain anxiety. please help!!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Feb 10, 2008 05:38PM
, Feb 10, 2008 05:38PM
It takes 1-3 weeks for the methimazole to work (we usually repeat labs at 3-4 weeks, but symptoms improve sooner), the atenolol should help immediately. Anxiety can be brought out by thyroid problems, so would suggest re-evaluating the anxiety after normalizing thyroid function with the methimazole.
Member Comments (2)
by fern3, Feb 11, 2008 02:17PM
To: Dr Lupo
Hi- This is my first time on this forum. I have been diagnosed with a hyperthyroid due to Graves'. I have been on Methimazole 10mg 3x a day for four weeks and was on propranolol for the first two weeks. I am off the propranolol. After three wks I am now taking methimazole 2x a day. Since the on set of this illness I have had achy/painful gums which seem to get more severe with each episode. I have seen my Dr., dentist and a periodontist. Tylenol helps. No one can find a cause for this pain. I went off the methimazole thinking it maybe a side effect but even after 72 hrs off the methimazole, the episodes still come. Could this be part of the Graves? Someone help me.
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