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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
resurfacing of 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 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.
resurfacing of symptoms
by Lara10560, Jul 14, 2008 12:54PM
I was diagnosed with Graves in October of 2007. I went on 15 mg of methimazole, 50 mg of metroprolol and 30 mg of celexa. I also take Calcium Magnesium and Vitamin D daily. Since December, I have felt great. The doctor recently took me off of the beta blocker. I went to Utah for a high stress tournament with little sleep for 8 days, quit the beta blocker and I picked up a cold all at the same time. Since I have come back, the anxiety symptoms I previously experienced have returned. I wake up with nausea and loose bowels. I take my meds in the morning. By late afternoon or early evening, I begin to feel better. I am 47 years old and quite possibly perimenopausal.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 14, 2008 09:35PM
, Jul 14, 2008 09:35PM
Would retest thyroid labs to see where things are - the stress may have worsened the graves. Sometimes going off beta-blocker can cause some withdrawal palpitations and anxiety, so if thyroid labs stable consider asking your doc about restarting b-blockers and slowly weaning them off.
