Hyperthyroidism

[tercra]

Three days ago, my 23 year old daughter was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism by blood tests (no scan done) in the ER.  She had increasing symptoms of anxiety, sweating, palpitations, weight loss, fatigue and muscle weakness.  At the time of diagnosis, she had no thyroid enlargement.  They started her on PTU 50mg QID and Propranolol 80mg BID.  Since then, her thyroid has significantly enlarged, where it is visually obvious, and she is now complaining of a sore throat when swallowing.  Is this normal after starting treatment, or should we go back to the ER?

[hypogirl80]

Both PTU and Propranolol are for her Hyperthyroidism, these two are pretty common drugs used by many hyper people.  May be there is an infection on her thyroid, better get her back to ER and have them take a look. To see an ENDO is not easy (at least in my area) , some time you have to wait for weeks..  throat sore is not a listed hyperthyroid symptom.  I am not a doctor, but If I were you, I'll give her some antibiotics just to be save if you can not find a doctor to treat her now..

[vineetc]

You really need to go to an endo.. doctor. The dose of PTU needs to be changed based on T3 and T4 levels. You need to monitor the T3 and T4 levels on a regular basis. Try deep breathing exercise for 20 minutes a day every day, that should help
vineetc

[tercra]

Yeah, but today is Saturday and with Christmas coming up, who knows when a new pt will be bale to be seen at an Endo

[hypogirl80]

That is not normal, you can go back to ER, but what you really need is an ENDO doctor...