Hello everyone. I was diagnosed last week with hyperthyroidism and am waiting for my appointment with an endo. I was misdiagnosed for quite a while before this diagnosis. For months I have had the following symptoms:- fast heart rate of around 150bpm, palpitations, shortness of breath, left sided chest, arm and neck pain, feeling hot all the time - people touch my face and say I'm cool, but I feel like I'm on fire, sweating, headaches like a tight band around the top of my head, pain under both my ears, digestive problems, nausea, shakiness, loss of smell and taste, ringing in my ears, swollen feet and altered vision. I've also really not been like myself. I used to be happy to talk to anyone, but now I feel anxious and nervous about it and I seem to have lost interest in a lot of things. Some days I feel completely manic and am angry and tearful over things which would never have bothered me. I've also become a bit obsessive about doors being lokcked and things being 'just so'.I feel awful as I write this, especially my head and below my ears. I guess I would like some advice on what happens next. When will I feel better?! I don't know anyone who has had this disease and am trying to stay calm.
Thanks, L