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Is it unlikely to have a thyroid storm if im on medication for hyperthyroidism? i'm very anxious about it. my levels were around 60 four weeks ago. i'm just terrified. can someone reassure me please?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

thyroid storm has a scoring system based on heart rate, temperature, mental status, and GI symptoms. Thyroid storm can occur while on medications for high thryiordism

Answered 10/31/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes. Thyroid storm is so rare that in 60 years the only case I ever saw was when I was on Endocrine service in 1965. Levels of what??? Even with this many years I cannot read your mind---yet. ;-)

Answered 11/4/2021

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