Question 1

help please! is dizziness a symptom for overactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Its a symptom: For many things but it does not specicially suggest overactive thyroid.  Dizziness is non specific but often related to your inner ear or brain.

Question 2

blood results showed that i had overactive thyroid. is my dizziness because of the overactive thyroid problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your over active thyroid is causing your dizziness and may improve with appropriate treatment of the condition.

Question 3

can hyperthyroid cause low blood sugar? i get bouts of dizziness if i don't eat every 2 hours or upon waking. eating helps a little but doesn't resolv

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism: If you are treated for hyperthyroidism and have the issues you report you must see your doctor as soon as possible to see what is happening and get your thyroid levels under control.

Question 4

i have post partum hyperthyroidism, it is making me extremely dizzy. is this a common symptom?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum dizziness: 32 yo woman c/o dizziness and postpartum hyperthyroidism. I would urge you to see your physician right away. Studies show dizziness is a complaint that needs to be urgently evaluated in the postpartum period. You need a full examination. In response to your question- my impression is that postpartum thyroiditis can cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Dizziness may or may not be related.

Question 5

i have hyperthyroid (not graves) and i am really dizzy most of the time, can this be from the hyperthyroid

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: Hyperthyroidism can cause dizziness or lightheadedness and if you have a very fast heart rate you should call 911. You should have a full exam from a physician. The most dangerous cause of dizziness that is related to hyperthyroidism is an abnormal heart rhythm caused by thyroid storm. Dizziness has several
other unrelated causes that can be evaluated at a regular appointment if you feel well.

Question 6

for a few years i have had subclinical hyperthyroidism. recently, i been gaining weight, been really dizzy and infertile, is it possible to switch to?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The thyroid hormone levels can go from high to normal to low.  A common condition that can do this is hashimoto's thyroiditis. Ask an endocrinologist or thyroid surgeon to run some tests to make the diagnosis.

Question 7

pain in lungs when breathing  no dizziness what could be a cause?
xrays showed rt minimal lung base collapse 
hbp
hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

Dyspnea & hi-thyroid: Dyspnea may occur for many reasons in hyperthyroidism: increase in oxygen consumption leading to hypoxemia; increase in co2 production leading to hypercapnia; respiratory muscle weakness; decreased lung volume; an anatomical such as partial airway obstruction from a large goiter is also possible; exacerbation of underlying asthma; pulmonary hypertension. Proper treatment can correct all these.

Question 8

how long will it take for hyperthyroid symptoms to subside after being on too high a dose of synthroid/t3? i have severe palps, tremors and am dizzy.

Accepted Answer

See answer : Symptoms should resolve within 1-3 weeks in most. If persist longer, should contact md and likely have thyroid blood tests repeated.

Question 9

why do i have a pressure pain in rt chest and ribs? no sob or dizziness 
rt lung minimal base collapse
hbp tachycardic 
hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism : Hyperthyroidism will cause tachycardia, hypertension. What cause your pain at right chest can be many reasons. For your age, it looks most likely from muscular origin. Better to check with your doctor.

Question 10

what type of exercising can you do with an overactive thyroid? without feeling faint or dizzy spells. when on medication called neomercazole.

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Very high levels of thyroid hormone put a stress on the heart; you need to ask your dr for advice based specifically on your details.

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Help please! is dizziness a symptom for overactive thyroid?

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Blood results showed that i had overactive thyroid. is my dizziness because of the overactive thyroid problem?

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Can hyperthyroid cause low blood sugar? i get bouts of dizziness if i don't eat every 2 hours or upon waking. eating helps a little but doesn't resolv

A member asked:

I have post partum hyperthyroidism, it is making me extremely dizzy. is this a common symptom?

A member asked:

I have hyperthyroid (not graves) and i am really dizzy most of the time, can this be from the hyperthyroid

A member asked:

For a few years i have had subclinical hyperthyroidism. recently, i been gaining weight, been really dizzy and infertile, is it possible to switch to?

A member asked:

Pain in lungs when breathing no dizziness what could be a cause? xrays showed rt minimal lung base collapse hbp hyperthyroidism

A member asked:

How long will it take for hyperthyroid symptoms to subside after being on too high a dose of synthroid/t3? i have severe palps, tremors and am dizzy.

A member asked:

Why do i have a pressure pain in rt chest and ribs? no sob or dizziness rt lung minimal base collapse hbp tachycardic hyperthyroidism

A member asked:

What type of exercising can you do with an overactive thyroid? without feeling faint or dizzy spells. when on medication called neomercazole.

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