Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland isn't releasing enough hormones. HyPER is when it releases too much People with HyPO tend to gain weight because it effects the metabolism whereas ...

who diagnosed you with hyperthyroidism? there isn't a diagnosis of it until your TSH comes back high and your T4 hormone comes back low. can hyperthyroid disrupt a menstrual cycle? you bet ...

If you are 21 and have high blood pressure (i.e. several readings above 140/90...not just one) then you should see a doctor. The would typically require a work-up including blood work and if femal...

Because many who are hyper, eventually become hypo. She said she started out with hyper, but ended up hypo. The thyroid can burn itself out making it go from producing too much hormone to too lit...

You absolutely have hyperthyroidism, by definition. Hyperthyroidism means that you have too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid hormones are T3 and T4. You also have all of the classic symptoms of...

....I've never heard of bulging eyes with hyperthyroidism. I think your eyes probably are just naturally shaped that way. Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal thing, has nothing to do with your eyes....

You should read the link provided below. You are only "radioactive" for a short time after you take an iodine pill. And, as always, you can ask your doctor or even the nuclear medicine ...

If you have asthma, thyroid problems will exacerbate it.

Yes. These are classical symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Even your nervousness.Treatment will definitely cure you. don you worry. Get well soon.

If left untreated, underactive or overactive glands can cause years of severe ill health and in some cases have resulted in patients dying. Virtually all forms of thyroid disease can be easily tre...

I have hypothyroidism. However, when they were stabilizing my TSH levels and the medication, I briefly had hyperthyroidism. With hyperthyroidism, I experienced rapid heart rate, diarrhea, and hair ...

Not all instances of a low TSH are caused by subclinical hyperthryoidism. TSH receptor antibodies falsely lower TSH, and many medications including corticosteroids and dexamethasone lower TSH. Many...

Yes, I had it too. Very slightly though. I used to be 4.5 or even more before pregnancy and now I am .64! I've lost a lot of weight and suffered from bad anxiety all the time. Things seem to s...

Thyroid Storm Thyroid storm, which is sudden extreme overactivity of the thyroid gland, is a life-threatening emergency. All of the body functions are accelerated to dangerously high levels. Seve...

Hi, well I can't say for people but I did research this alot for my cat, he had hyperthyroidism and did die of it because he was misdiagnosed for 5 years prior and was too weak to do much with...