Can Hyperthryroidism cause headaches, especially feeling of pressure?

[Dee1960]

I was diagnosed ten days ago with hyperthyroidism. My T4 level is 23.5, T3 Uptake is 46, FTI is 10.8, total T3 is 488 and TSH is <0.01.

I am seeing an endocrinologist Orlando in another 2 weeks because there is none in my country. I still have palpitations despite being on propanolol and propylthiouracil.

i have constant headaches like pressure in the head. i had surgery 9 years ago for cerebellar herniation. Could the headaches be due to this or hyperthyoidism. How long does the medicine atke to work??

[Smilerdeb]

Its Friday here now and should be all over for you now.
Hugs (((XX)))

Drink plenty of water until you feel like a goldfish.
Yell out if you need to vent.

[A_G09]

Ooooo deb i get mine thurs xx

[Smilerdeb]

I used to feel like my head was in  "a vice being crushed'.
Shocking feeling.
I took paracetomol for it but I also think it is sinus related and one day took a low dose (non drowsy) antihistimine and that cleared it.
Havent thad that sensation since RAI and TT 2 years ago.

[A_G09]

Goodluck then , hope its goes well , :)
Yea you will be sweating alot being hyper your whole body is in overdrive the side effects are hard to deal with sometimes, been there , Once your are on the correct dose of meds it should level out
drink loads of water and find out what you are allowed for the headaches ......maybe paracetamol would help with ur headaches and bringing your temputure down also ....its what i use ...hope your allowed that find out from your Doc
take care xx.....x

[Dee1960]

What I don't like is not knowing what is going on with me. I too have menstrual problems and profuse sweating, almost embarassing and i have a severe intolerance to heat. I can't wait to see a specialist and get to the bottom of this.

[Dee1960]

Thanks, I have an appt today with the neurosurgeon who performed my surgery.

[foreverlostmom]

Hmm it could be either you could have had another herniation or it very well could be thyroid and probably is.  Looking back when I was hyper that is the main thing I can remember and went to the doctor for a few times I didn't know I was hyper actually only know now because of my medical records and my sons craniosynostosis.  The other problems were menstral, and sweating.  I am not sure how long the meds take to work since I never recieved treatment while i was hyper.  But when I started getting treatment years later for hypo the headaches ceased and it is the most wonderful thing.  I hope it works that way for you also.

If you are going to get pregnant now or even anytime in the future you need to be monitored very close and watch antibodies because it can cause craniosynostosis which requires a huge life threatening surgery.

Good luck!