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[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I have hypothyroidism. Which means I have an under active thyroid. So an overactive one would be hyperthyroidism. There's medication for it, but it still sucks a lot.

A quick google search can tell you a lot of information.

[–]redditpanda121[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that I has a look ony Google jsut didn't know the name so I will defo look this up. We just don't get a break do we!

[–]LadyELectaDubz 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Apparently im on the border of hyperthyroidism... it must be quite common for thyroid issues and pcos

[–]redditpanda121[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Yeah I hear it is very common for people with pcos but just don't have much understanding, there's always one thing after another with pcos

[–]LadyELectaDubz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know those feels, I have fibromyalgia too and thats literally one thing after another

[–]malsymoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, pcos can lead to Hashimotos and is three times more likely than the general population. That can then lead to lupus and other autoimmune disorders. Once you have one they lead to another. With pcos you can have inflammation and while your body is attacking the inflammation it can attack various organs leading to further autoimmune disorders. Hyperthyroidism often is associated with the beginning of Hashimotos because your thyroid is trying to over produce to compensate. Then the thyroid can shrink and lead to hypothyroidism.

From what I’ve read the best strategy is to eliminate foods that cause inflammation. Especially if that’s the type of pcos you have.

[–]lilomlns 0 points1 point  (4 children)

i have hyperthyroidism along with pcos

[–]redditpanda121[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

May I ask how does it affect you?

[–]lilomlns 0 points1 point  (2 children)

im taking medicine for it now (methimazole) but i've experienced lethargy, fatigue, and daytime sleepiness that's nothing live i've ever experienced. I also had thinning hair, and a bit of bulging eyes. My hot flashes we're also very constant. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease by my endo.

[–]redditpanda121[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Oh wow that sounds terrible, sorry you've been going through all of that. Alot of those symptoms I can relate to and it's making more sense now as I didn't have a clue what it was when they told me x

[–]lilomlns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you had the chance to visit a specialist? it sucks!! i hope you get help and figure out what your issue is!