Hyperthyroidism Normal and Still Having Problems?

Updated on July 08, 2012
K.S. asks from Demorest, GA
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I am 20 years old and just this year been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I had more test run and found out I had Graves Disease. I also have a cyst on my thyroid. I just went back to the doctor and once again she says that my blood work is normal, so why am I still having symptoms???? I am so frustrated with this and the symptoms that come with it. I am leaning towards getting my thyroid removed because my doctors answer to all this is that I'm just stressed. Is this the right thing to do?? I honestly feel that I should, please help!!!!

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M.S.

answers from Portland on

I think that before you go that far, you should talk to another doctor. Are you or have you seen an endocrinologist? A person who studies and specializes in hormones and the endocrine system. I would start there! Just because your bloodwork is "normal" to one doctor, it may not be to another one. I have Hypothyroidism, and I did some reading and the normal amounts of hormone that are acceptable to different doctors was a huge spread of like 30 points. I don't remember for sure what the number were, but it was astounding! So, go see someone else and get that second opinion!

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B.C.

answers from Norfolk on

It would not hurt to get a second opinion.
A good doctor would look at your numbers but ALSO take into account your symptoms and your discomfort.
Going strictly by the numbers often makes hyper and hypo thyroid patients miserable.
Graves disease can have complications especially with your eyes and heart, and it can also make you jittery, nervous, restless and stressed.
There are 3 recommended treatments for hyperthyroid:

Drug treatment with anti-thyroid drugs
Ablation of the thyroid gland with Radioactive Iodine (RAI)
Surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid

The anti-thyroid drugs work well in some people but not in others.
It's a good non permanent first thing to try.
Many people don't like the Radioactive Iodine method.
Seeing as you have a cyst, a partial removal of a portion of your thyroid might be a good answer for you.

http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/thyr...

Additional:
You can try finding an endocrinologist but in some areas it is hard to find a good doctor who is willing to work WITH you.
I had a great doctor for many years, an internist, and then we had to move away from the area and I had a difficult time finding a new doctor.
I interviewed no less than 6 of them before finding one that would work with me.
He is a general practitioner.
I've been hypothyroid for 18 years, have tried Synthroid for many years and have found that Armour Thyroid works best for me and I had a hard time finding a new doctor that would prescribe Armour Thyroid.
Besides checking my blood work every year to set my prescription, we have a long chat about how I feel, is my skin and hair alright, do I have any heart palpitations, have I had any problems, etc.
I found my optimal prescription level and I feel best when my numbers indicate I'm right on the edge of being hyperthyroid - the comfort level is very individual and it's different for everyone.
Finding a good doctor can make a world of difference, but it can be hard to do.

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D.B.

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I'm with Maria, get a second opinion before you have it removed.

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D..

answers from Charlotte on

B is giving you really good advice.

You probably need an endocronologist - B, do you agree with that?

Please get that second opinion - maybe B can give you further advice on what specialist to see.

Dawn

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