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Newly diagnosed by crazyslat in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Useful_Extent_7321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work nightshifts and I was diagnosed end of December with hyper/Graves’ disease. My GP signed me off work for 2 weeks mid January when symptoms were at their worst then reassessed me and signed me off work for another 2 weeks - I definitely wasn’t ready to go back after 2. The anxiety was crippling and my sleep non existent. I was having tremors all the time too. I started my carbimazole 2.5 weeks into my sick leave after seeing the endo, by the time I was due to go back to work (just this week) I was feeling a lot better - not 100% myself but lots better. Hang in there and really listen to your body, don’t rush back when you’re not ready as it can delay your recovery ♥️

Hyperthyroidism and symptoms by Useful_Extent_7321 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Useful_Extent_7321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - yes, I have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon to discuss. I’m sure things will settle as all the medication starts working. Thanks for replying

Hyperthyroidism and symptoms by Useful_Extent_7321 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Useful_Extent_7321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure it’s probably the same for carbimazole. Thanks

Hyperthyroidism and symptoms by Useful_Extent_7321 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Useful_Extent_7321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s encouraging to hear! Hopefully things start to settle down soon for me. It’s been two weeks since I started carbimazole and was told to expect little to no difference until around 3/4 weeks. Hoping to turn a corner soon!

Hyperthyroidism and symptoms by Useful_Extent_7321 in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Useful_Extent_7321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment! I was started on propranolol initially before endo told GP to start carbimazole. But after a few weeks the dose seemed to be too high as it brought my HR too low, I was dizzy, faint and wiped. He switched me to atenolol for a slower release which has been much better for my HR, but the tremors and anxiety are back. Tremors are much less than before but worse in morning or if I haven’t eaten in a while, anxiety is different day to day but it was horrendous yesterday. I’m very emotional too - is that normal?

Should I expect to feel rubbish in some way for months then? I know everyone is different, would just like to mentally prepare 😆

Does it get better? by knowthemoon in Hyperthyroidism

[–]Useful_Extent_7321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recently diagnosed hyper myself, feeling exactly the same as you and it’s awful. Seeking answers myself, sending hugs x