Question 1

hypothyroidism symptoms and when to go to the emergency room?

Accepted Answer

Hypo: Hypothyroidism can be usually diagnosed on an out patient basis, your dr can do that.

Question 2

hypothyroid for years. im overdue for my next blood tests and i feel symptoms. my doctor is out right now but her office told me they arent doing non emergency blood tests due to covid. where can i get my routine test right now during this ?

Accepted Answer

Telemedicine: Try telemedicine. Some doctors' office provide telemedicine service. If not, try professional telemedicine service like health-tap. You need a Rx for test, and then go to designated lab for testing.

Question 3

i have hypothyroidism n emergency dr prescribed me cyclobenzaprine and naprox for severe back pain  is it safe to take with thyroid disorder plz help?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Yes, but a general guideline is to not take your thyroid medication within an hour of any other oral medicine.

Question 4

other qs pointed me to hypothyroidism, which does match most of what is going on, but are there other things that would cause similar symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Remember, diseases can cause symptoms, but having symptoms doesn't necessarily mean you have that disorder.  Hypothyroidism is very easy to check for with a simple blood test, and then you'll know for sure. Contact your physician.

Question 5

i have to go off of my hypothyroid medication for over a month to prepare for my scan and uptake.  what kind of symptoms can i expect from being off?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid symptoms: Common symptoms of low thyroid = hypothyroidism are:  fatigue, feeling cold, constipation, weight gain.  It can easily be diagnosed from the blood test checking T4 level as well as TSH level .  Consult your doctor for your symptoms and have he/she check the thyroid level for you

Question 6

do hypothyroid symptoms comes and go after taking thyroid replacement hormon?

Accepted Answer

Stable: Once you reach your proper therapeutic dose and stay on it, your symptoms should be permanently controlled. Periodic blood tests confirm that your dose remains effective, however.

Question 7

what will  set off hypothyroid symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Low thyroid hormones: This can be due to a dysfunctional thyroid or a malfunctioning parathyroid gland that isn't releasing enough thyroid stimulating hormone. There are two main thyroid hormones thyroxine (t4 and triiodothyronined (t3). Both need iodine to function.

Question 8

how can you deal with hypothyroidism symptoms?

Accepted Answer

You treat: With thyroxine supplementation if indeed you have genuine hypothyroidism. Remember, it takes several weeks and sometimes months to have your symptoms resolve. Regular monitoring of your thyroid levels is equally important as dose requirement can vary among individuals. Change in body weight can also affect levels.

Question 9

how can you most effectively remove the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Treat it: Treat it with brand name T4 replacement until your levels are normal. That makes it like you never had a thyroid problem. Wasn't that easy?

Question 10

i've been told i have hypothyroidism, how come i don't have many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Often mild: Many people with hypothyroidism have no symptoms or very mild symptoms. The severity of symptoms isn't directly affected by the actual thyroid hormone levels either.It is partly affected by how quickly the levels changed. A gradual decline can often go unnoticed even with pretty low levels, but people who have a sudden drop ( like after surgery) are often more symptomatic.

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Hypothyroid for years. im overdue for my next blood tests and i feel symptoms. my doctor is out right now but her office told me they arent doing non emergency blood tests due to covid. where can i get my routine test right now during this ?

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I have hypothyroidism n emergency dr prescribed me cyclobenzaprine and naprox for severe back pain is it safe to take with thyroid disorder plz help?

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Other qs pointed me to hypothyroidism, which does match most of what is going on, but are there other things that would cause similar symptoms?

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I have to go off of my hypothyroid medication for over a month to prepare for my scan and uptake. what kind of symptoms can i expect from being off?

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Do hypothyroid symptoms comes and go after taking thyroid replacement hormon?

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What will set off hypothyroid symptoms?

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How can you deal with hypothyroidism symptoms?

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How can you most effectively remove the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

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I've been told i have hypothyroidism, how come i don't have many symptoms?

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