Question 1

taking benadryl with overactive thyroid good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl : Should be no particular problem to take Benadryl with a thyroid problem.

Question 2

can antihistamines cause hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

No.: But if they are combined with a decongestant (such as pseudoephedrine/sudafed) then the decongestant can cause some symptoms which can also occur with hyperthyroidism, including shakiness, fast pulse, feeling "wired", or anxious.

Question 3

do antihistamines push you hypo or hyper thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Really neither. It will be interesting to know however why the need for anti histamines in the first place as urticaria is common in individuals with autoimmune thyroid disease let it be grave's or hashimoto's disease.

Question 4

which treatments work best for an overactive thyroid - hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Need to find out that there is not a cancerous area in the thyroid.  See if one area is producing the excess hormone or many areas.  After these things are found, a treatment can be decided by a doctor and the patient.

Question 5

can diet cause an irradiated overactive thyroid since treated for years as hypothyroid to become slightly hyperthyroidism according to latest tests.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If your thyroid became underactive after radiation treatment for overactive thyroid,which is almost always the case, perhaps your thyroid supplement dose has become too strong and accounts for the high thyroid level now. Your physician or endocrinologist,who knows all your past and current history, can advise you best,however.

Question 6

how often should get tested for hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)?

Accepted Answer

Biannually: Depending on your med hx, but at least every 6 mths to annually to monitor TSH levels and adjust any medications you're on.

Question 7

hi doctors! what is normal range for t3 (mine is 0.62) tsh 0.39, just below lower limit of normal. t4 and free t4 normal range. rule out overactive thyroid and subclinical hyperthyroidism were noted..how are these diagnosed and if necessary treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your results are not a cause for concern.    
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Question 8

will overactive thyroid hurt the baby?

Accepted Answer

Over time: It wall cause some damage, depending upon the length of time and degree of overactivity. It's like trying to drive your car with the gas pedal pressed down all the time; the machinery wears out sooner than expected. It's easy to treat with either radioiodine  or anti-thyroid drugs.  Why not check with your doctor and make sure it's being treated properly to avoid the risks.

Question 9

how can people get an overactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune basis: Most get it by genetics of thyroid disease in family, and autoimmune response.
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Question 10

how do people develop an overactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

A few reasons: The most common cause is an autoimmune condition where the body starts attacking the thyroid gland, a condition called graves disease where the thyroid starts overproducing thyroid hormones. Viral diseases can also cause inflammation of the thyroid, hence causing hyperthyroidism (thyroiditis) as well as some medications, commonly medications used to treat bipolar disease.

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Can diet cause an irradiated overactive thyroid since treated for years as hypothyroid to become slightly hyperthyroidism according to latest tests.

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Hi doctors! what is normal range for t3 (mine is 0.62) tsh 0.39, just below lower limit of normal. t4 and free t4 normal range. rule out overactive thyroid and subclinical hyperthyroidism were noted..how are these diagnosed and if necessary treated?

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