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iam a 36 yr old female that has been having wierd symptoms for the past year and a half..i have been to my gp,  and sought out 2nd opinions,  but never any real clear awnsers as to what is going on with me.  my symptoms are..sweating,  i can be seated and still sweaty,  my heart races at times,  to the point that i feel as if iam having a heart attack,  then iam sick to my stomach,  and hands very shaky.  it lasts maybe a minute but feels like forever.  i have had chest xrays, numerous blood work done,  and it all came back fine,  until today.  my doctors nurse called to let me know that my tsh thyroid level tested on the low side,  so i have been reffered to an internest that i see next week for further testing..any opionions on if maybe my thyroid or has anyone else had these symptoms
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Those symptoms sound like hyperthyroid symptoms, consistent with having a low TSH level.  That could be a result of Graves' Disease, which is an autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones.  The definitive test for Graves' is the TSI test, so be sure they test for that.  While there for testing I also suggest that you be tested for the biologically active thyroid hormones, Free T3 and Free T4 (not the same as Total T3 and T4), along with TSH that they always test.    

We have a number of members that have had Graves' and are now doing well.  I'm sure they will give you more and better information and suggestions.  
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649848 tn?1534633700
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Not everyone with Graves Disease has the eye problems....... those usually come after the disease has progressed.  

As gimel noted, you need further thyroid testing, since TSH can vary wildly, even intraday. From your other posts on this, as well as other communities, I'd also agree that you are dealing with some anxiety and an anti-anxiety med might be in order.
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i have researched all day about the graves and i dont have the eye problem of the eyes protruding,  or the eyelid problem..i sure hope they can figure it out,  and thanks so much
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2192208 tn?1346525832
Sounds like you may also have anxiety. I suggest that you look into that as well.
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