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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
from hypo to hyper
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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.
from hypo to hyper
by mama3043, Sep 23, 2005 12:00AM
Thank you for reading this.
After first daughter became hypo (four years ago.) Had second daughter three months ago and have become hyper. I did not know I became hyper and started experiencing awful joint pain while taking synthroid. Since I found out about being hyper...I haven't taken synthroid in three weeks. I felt on top of the world. Now I am having circulation problems, pain in toes and bottom of feet. Stiffness in back of ankles. Pinchy feelings in back of legs. Tingly feelings in feet and legs at times.
Is this from my thyroid? And is there a chance I will go back to hypo? Could I have adrenal problems?
I read that autoimmune disorders can cause poor circulation and I thought hyperthyroid was autoimmune disorder. But I asked endo if circulation could be from hyperthyroid and she said no. Don't know what to do. Any help appreciated.
After first daughter became hypo (four years ago.) Had second daughter three months ago and have become hyper. I did not know I became hyper and started experiencing awful joint pain while taking synthroid. Since I found out about being hyper...I haven't taken synthroid in three weeks. I felt on top of the world. Now I am having circulation problems, pain in toes and bottom of feet. Stiffness in back of ankles. Pinchy feelings in back of legs. Tingly feelings in feet and legs at times.
Is this from my thyroid? And is there a chance I will go back to hypo? Could I have adrenal problems?
I read that autoimmune disorders can cause poor circulation and I thought hyperthyroid was autoimmune disorder. But I asked endo if circulation could be from hyperthyroid and she said no. Don't know what to do. Any help appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 24, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 24, 2005 12:00AM
There are situations where one goes from hypo to hyper but it is uncommon. After the recent pregnancy, you could have developed thyroiditis where there is a transient hyper -- usually you would go back to hypo within 3 months or so. There is also a condition some call "hashitoxicosis" where a patient can go back-n-forth from hypo to hyper due to different immune system attacks on the thyroid.
The key here is to monitor closely off synthroid -- thyroid labs every 4 weeks until things stabilize. Circulation issues could be due to changes in thyroid status. Also potassium, calcium and magnesium deficiencies can cause your symptoms.
The key here is to monitor closely off synthroid -- thyroid labs every 4 weeks until things stabilize. Circulation issues could be due to changes in thyroid status. Also potassium, calcium and magnesium deficiencies can cause your symptoms.
You may go hypo again, I have no idea! I am hyper and have been told I will probably go hypo as my thyroid will eventually burn itself out. Did you go hypo because of your meds? Or I have veard you can have post-partum thyroiditis - go hyper for a while, this condition usually corrects itself (I've read). Good luck figuring it all out.