Hyperthyroidism

[djaxd]

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in September.  At that time my levels were way off.  I recently had a blood test taken after being on the max doses of Toprol and PTU for the past six weeks.  My T4 is 1.08 (normal) but my PSH level is still .01 (very low).  My doctor wants to keep me on the medication until my test in January.  Isn't this just masking the symptoms instead of fixing the PSH?  I understand that my T4 has improved, but will my medication also help the TSH level?
Sincerely,
Confused

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

The TSH is the pituitary's (brain's) signal to the thyroid -- when you are hyper, the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) decreases and it may take several months of normal T4 and T3 levels before the brain is "comfortable" sending this stimulating hormone signal back to the thyroid.....so it is appropriate to no increase the medications in this setting as that would likely drive you into hypothyroidism.  

[GravesGirl]

I was always told to take it right before supper at night. I have always been on a low dose with no problems like this. It CAN cause stomach upset though in some people,I don't know if taking it right before a meal would help you?

[FeathersOR]

I have Graves disease and started taking methimazole 4 weeks ago.  About 2 weeks into the medication I started getting mild acid reflux.  Then another week passed and it was getting worse and also lots of bloating.  Have you ever had a patient have this happen?  My doc says it's not a symptom, but if it can cause nausea and vomiting...wouldn't this be in that same catagory?

He wants to switch me to PTU...doesn't that take longer to work?

Thanks for any reply.

[missya999]

i was diagnosed with hyperthydoism.my doctor prescribed a neo mercazole.is this a good med for my diseases?