Periodic Paralysis

[mags59]

Has anyone experienced periodic paralysis with their hyperthyroidism?  I seem to be getting this quite often and it's really scary.  I have RAI in a couple of weeks, but I guess I just need some reassurance right now that this is a normal symptom (if I could get through to my Endo, I'd ask him, but of course they're always so busy...).  Just wondering if I'm the only one.  It starts with a sudden onset of feeling extremely weak, and my legs will feel like jelly, but the muscles feel tight.  Sometimes I have weakness in the hands as well. I feel like I can't stand up.  Would appreciate some input if anyone has gone through this.

[medicmommy]

This thread caught my interest because, up to a few weeks ago, I was hyperthyroid (from thyroiditis) and felt similar...My resting heart rate at the time was 112-120/ min and would soar to 160 at times if I had any exertions..I was also anemic at the time...I was put on low dose beta blockers (propanolol, 10 mg X2/ day) and within 2 days felt pretty good! I didn't need to treat the hyperthyroid because of it being only thyroiditis, which would eventually correct itself...Hope this helps...                                     ~MM

[mags59]

It sounds like you may have the same thing.  It does go through stages.  I'll be perfectly fine (as much as one can being hyperT), and then all of a sudden feel so weak I have to lay down.

[Bo0812]

Not sure if this is what i have been experiencing or not.  I ave hyperthyroidism and graves disease.
I go through stages (almost every day) where i feel week and have tingling in my hands and feet.  I do get the feeling of my legs feeling like jelly, but only if i do the slighest bit of exercise.