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Experiencing neuropathy on thiamazole(Metizol). Should I quit?
Hello, I'm 22 year old male who was diagnosed with Hashimoto's 2 years ago. All was fine, I didn't need to take any pills, then this month I went to my endocrinologist and she prescribed me Methizol pills for Grave's disease since my FT3 was 6.14 (range 3.34-5.14), a bit too high. I feel better, however I fear that this may be just an illusion since I have symptoms of neuropathy and I have lost my apetite completely, the taste of food also changed, emotions feel inhibited and I'm afraid that I may have neuropathy, because I don't feel my hand, feet and face muscles and I also lost the ability to regulate the strenght of those muscles, because I cannot feel it, also my body feels like it is made of rubber when I'm walking throught the street and my legs was definitely shakng today, what the hell is this?
Shoul I quit cold turkey, continue taking the meds or tapper off since it's been only 5 days since I started thiamazole (10mg per day).
Please help, thank you in advance.
Shoul I quit cold turkey, continue taking the meds or tapper off since it's been only 5 days since I started thiamazole (10mg per day).
Please help, thank you in advance.
The TPO ab test indicates Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Your FT4 and FT3 results could be something other than Grave's. Specifically it could be that the Hashi's has resulted in nodules on your thyroid gland that leak hormone faster than normal. To confirm Graves the doctor should have run a TSI test.
From your description you are worse off now than before starting on the Methimazole. If it were me I think I would go back and get the doctor to run the TSI test and also an ultrasound of the thyroid gland, to check for nodules. In the interim, why continue the Methimazole, since you felt better before taking it?
When you go for the TSI and ultrasound I think that in view of the fatigue you had initially I would also ask for Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin tests, just to make sure they are optimal. D should be at least 50, B12 in the upper end of its range, and ferritin should be at least 70, and some sources say 100.
From your description you are worse off now than before starting on the Methimazole. If it were me I think I would go back and get the doctor to run the TSI test and also an ultrasound of the thyroid gland, to check for nodules. In the interim, why continue the Methimazole, since you felt better before taking it?
When you go for the TSI and ultrasound I think that in view of the fatigue you had initially I would also ask for Vitamin D, B12 and ferritin tests, just to make sure they are optimal. D should be at least 50, B12 in the upper end of its range, and ferritin should be at least 70, and some sources say 100.
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To be more precise she called it Thyrotoxicosis. Is it the same as Graves? When she checked my thyroid with ultrasound it was all good.
Also, I feel better, despite neuropathy. My thyroid is enlarged.
No Grave's is definitely not the same as Thyrotoxicosis. Thyrotoxicosis can be associated with Grave's, or nodules on the thyroid gland, or inflammation of the gland from several other causes.
From your description it sure didn't sound like you feel better, so that is why I said you should reconsider the need for the med. Since you now say you feel better despite neuropathy, perhaps only a reduction in the med should be discussed with your doctor.
From your description it sure didn't sound like you feel better, so that is why I said you should reconsider the need for the med. Since you now say you feel better despite neuropathy, perhaps only a reduction in the med should be discussed with your doctor.
The Endo diagnosed Grave's based only on a Free T3 test? If there were other tests, please post results and reference ranges shown on the lab report. How were you feeling at the time?
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I was feeling extremely fatigued and my muscles were tired all the time, now no 0 fatigue, but my nerves feel like they are vegetating. Al tests: FT4 19.96 (9-21.07) TTH 1.4 (0.4-3.6) FT3 6.17 (3.34-5.14) Anti_TPO 84 (0-12) Anti_Tg 4 (0-29) PRL 120 (38-337), LH 2.93 (1.0-5.3) FSH 2.86 (1.3-8.1) SHBG 13.19 (9-55) E2 288(29-180) Testosterone 16.7 (9.26-35.1)
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