Please share an interesting fact about dealing with hyperthyroidism.

Ignore: Hyperthyroidism increases your risk of cardiac arrhythmia and bone loss leading to osteoporosis.

Ignore: Imaintain treatment and to follow with your doc on a regular basis to prevent thyroid storm.

Ignore: Discuss with your endocrine md pros/cons of permanent treatment: drugs, radioactive iodine, surgery.

Ignore: Periodic exams and blood tests. Take mediciation regularly. Report symtoms to your physician.

Ignore: An iodine deficiency in your diet can cause hyperthyroidism.

Ignore: Palpitations,shortness of breath,dizziness,and chest pain could signal a dangerous heart condition.

Ignore: Physical therapy is often helpful in dealing with severe muscle weakness.

Ignore: Meds can decrease symptoms.

Ignore: Medications are needed to that this condition. Always take medications as directed.

Ignore: Untreated hyperthyroidism can cause abnormal heart rhythm, chest pain. In women, irregular periods.

Ignore: Everyone with Graves' disease has NO energy, and feels worn out and fatigued! Surprised? It's true.

Ignore: Your old normal of being hyperthyroid is gone once treated, euthyroid will feel sluggish at first.

Ignore: Ingesting 1200-1500mg calcium daily through diet or supplement is strongly advised.

Ignore: People can gain weight contrary to typical belief they will lose it.

Ignore: Just like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism can present with fatigue.

Ignore: Avoid food high in iodine and those with high content of refined sugars.

Ignore: Once controlled, most meds that warn against taking if you have hyperthyroidism are safe. Still ask.

Associated: Associated with other autoimmune diseases. Family history of hyper or HYPOthyroidism is risk factor!

Ignore: Routine stressors of daily living are sensed more in hyperthyroid states.

Ignore: Need to keep compliance with medication and closely monitor posible side effects of anthythyroid med.

Anxiety: Anxiety can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism - along with rapid heart rate, warmth, and weight loss.

Ignore: Monitor for side effects of medications while on antithyroid medication.

Ignore: Behavioral changes can be seen in hyperthyroidism: anxiety, difficulty concentrating, irritability.

Ignore: Taking OTC supplements for “thyroid health” may result in worsening hyperthyroidism (kelp=iodine).