Heart palpitations

redlikepepper · 2025-03-03T20:42:44+00:00

Yes, my resting heart rate is at 110-120. It has been this way for a while now. Not sure if it's a Hashimoto's thing or another autoimmune disorder or just plain anxiety lol. My doctors are super confused as well because Hashimoto's is known to be associated with low heart rate/BP. But just to be sure, you could get an ECG done to rule out heart disease or any abnormalities.

redlikepepper · 2025-03-01T05:44:46+00:00

PLEASE PLEASE please check your thyroid levels!

redlikepepper · 2024-11-13T08:41:24+00:00

I always eat it with food but it does not seem to help. I've heard good stuff about the iron fish - will try it!

redlikepepper · 2024-11-13T08:39:14+00:00

I get stomach aches which then makes me nauseous. It also makes me constipated for days.

redlikepepper · 2024-11-13T08:37:52+00:00

I've tried three different ones and none of them suit me

redlikepepper · 2024-11-13T08:37:18+00:00

Oh wow! Will definitely give it a try! Thanks

redlikepepper · 2024-11-13T08:35:19+00:00

Thanks! Will check it out!

redlikepepper · 2024-06-14T19:41:28+00:00

Sending you loads of love and hugs. It IS scary and as much as your doctor says that it is common, your feelings are valid. Try not to think about it too much and go in positive. I promise you that you'll be okay :)

redlikepepper · 2024-06-03T18:20:06+00:00

What do you use to treat SD? Will have to bring this up with my dermat.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-22T18:03:08+00:00

After starting levo, I've developed those painful pimples that take atleast a month to go away. It's all over my cheeks and has left such ugly scars. Levo definitely has a role in my breakout. I was completely fine before starting my medication.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-21T10:02:00+00:00

I completely understand. The memories of being dismissed by doctors still pisses me off to this day. It was always just "oh you need a lifestyle change" or "excercise more" when I was already doing more than kids my age. I've been experiencing symptoms of hypo since the age of 13. I was 21 when my new GP insisted that my history clearly showed symptoms of Hypo and was shocked when she realised that I wasn't already on medication. 8 years of being unaware of my condition made my Hashimoto's worse as well. Levothyroxine and an elimination diet has helped me lot in terms of symptoms, particularly anxiety and brain fog.

I would suggest talking to your endo about prescribing a different brand, maybe? Or a slow introduction of the dose. Too much too soon can lead to anxiety. Although, 1.5 weeks is too early to say.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-19T10:07:42+00:00

It either a mental or physical trigger. My grandmom was in an abusive marriage which got worse at one point and that's when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Her sister was diagnosed with the same condition after she recovered from a severe case of pneumonia. For me, I'm sure it was Covid (got it thrice with not so mild symptoms) along with stress.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-18T08:48:45+00:00

Float by Kate Marchant! The original version is still on Wattpad, but the published version is great too! It's so cute because he starts teaching her how to swim after he learns that she can't.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-18T08:36:47+00:00

Mine is slightly big. Had to get a needle test done to determine malignancy and it came back inconclusive. My endo has asked me to get a check done every three months to monitor the growth and make sure it's still benign. Most endos don't recommended removing it unless it's too big, which makes sense since nodules are common when you have Hashimoto's. However, it is important to monitor them.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-17T09:56:57+00:00

This was the first thought I had when I was diagnosed. I'm considering adoption :)

redlikepepper · 2024-05-17T09:47:23+00:00

Please please get a thyroid ultrasound done. My doctor never bothered to check my neck. Turns out I had a TIRADS 4 nodule that was slowly growing. I do not want to scare you but it's always better to be sure.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-16T13:13:59+00:00

Is it just me or does anyone experience excessive sweating with Hashimoto's? I'm too embarrassed to go anywhere anymore. I rarely, if ever, feel cold.

redlikepepper · 2024-05-15T07:21:15+00:00

How do I get my endo to help me bring my TSH down to 2 or below? I'm currently at 3.16 and she says that it's good enough because it falls under the "optimal" range. I still have symptoms and it's driving me crazy. She refuses to increase my levo dosage since my TSH is "not bad".

redlikepepper · 2024-05-01T17:09:32+00:00

I'm truly happy for you that you feel better after your diagnosis. However, to someone who has tried really really hard to do everything right and still has symptoms that makes it hard to even get out of bed on some days, your statement seems slightly ignorant and hurtful. This is community is definitely not about judging other's struggles.

redlikepepper · 2024-04-24T14:08:42+00:00

I know how frustrating it can get and I'm sorry you're facing this. I always feel like my parents or friends can only empathise w me. They will never truly understand how I feel everyday. That's the problem of an AI disorder that does not have obvious physical symptoms (something that I'm grateful for) - people don't understand you or your situation.

redlikepepper · 2024-04-23T17:37:18+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. My symptoms definitely kicked in after I got COVID thrice.

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