Thyroiditis is a condition presenting with inflammation in the thyroid, causing an imbalance (more or less) in the production of thyroid hormones. Thyroiditis occurs in three phases, such as thyrotoxic phase, euthyroid phase, and hypothyroid phase. Fatigue, depression, and weight gain are some symptoms seen in thyroiditis. Beta-blockers help to treat hyperthyroidism, and thyroid hormone replacement helps to treat hypothyroidism.
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My wife is pregnant and having Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Kindly suggest the solution.
Query: Hi doctor,My wife is pregnant and she might have Hashimoto's (heavily increased TG-Ab value of 1000-1200 IU/ml and TPoAb of 600), while TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), FT4 (thyroxine T4) and FT3 (thyroxine T3) being within reference range. Never had thyroid checked before pregnancy. A doctor is p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Glad to hear from you. I am here to answer all your questions. I understand that you have concerns about your wife's thyroid health during her pregnancy and are seeking alternative options. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland, and managing it during... Read Full »
I am dealing with hashimoto's thyroiditis. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,For years, I have been dealing with pruritus and the itching has become unbearable. I also have Hashimoto's thyroiditis among my chronic conditions. Can you provide assistance? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It seems to be a Tinea infection. Apply Miconazole cream twice daily in the morning and evening for six weeks. Clean the affected area with povidone-iodine solution and ... Read Full »
My sister has Grave's disease. What is the best treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is 32 years. After her second delivery, she got the problem of diffuse toxic goiter what is called Graves' disease. She is on medication for the last six years. She is on Carbimazole. But, it is not effective as when she stopped taking the medicine she suffers again from the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Graves' disease treatment options are the following. Medical therapy with drugs that she is already taking. The relapse rate is very high. Radioiodine therapy which is the safest and easiest with least side effects. It does not cause infertility. Surgery - as you... Read Full »
There is mild swelling near Adam's apple with acute neck and ear pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a mild swelling near Adam's apple. I have acute pain in the back of my neck and ears. I got the tests done. The report states TSH is 13 mIU/L and Anti-TPO is 209 IU/mL. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swelling near Adam's apple is most likely a thyroid swelling. Normal TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level is 0.5-5 mIU/L. Your high TSH level confirms that it is a thyroid swelling. Elevated anti-TPO antibody (anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody) suggests autoimm... Read Full »
I have had fatigue, tremors, slurred speech, etc. Is it MS?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old mother of three BMI of 27, no ongoing medication, and had a history of bouts of thyroiditis but stable for the last six months. My question is, could the symptoms below be multiple sclerosis (MS), and should I get tested for this? I have been suffering from fatigue f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I think that your symptoms are not that of multiple sclerosis (MS). Anyway, both chronic fatigue and brain fogginess may be related to migraine. Depression and fibromyalgia can also cause a similar clinical situation. I suggest performi... Read Full »
Are TSH drops and fast heartbeats normal while on Levothyroxine?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 53-year-old peri-menopausal woman. My weight is 160 lbs. I had a thyroidectomy ten years before. Since then, I have been taking Levothyroxine 112 mcg daily and was maintaining a TSH level around 3.5 to 5 mU/L. (last good test was four months back with TSH- 4.0 mU/L). However, three... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sudden drop of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) level may be due to thyroiditis, inflammation, or leak of thyroid hormones. Other possibilities are mistakenly taken excessive levothyroxine dose, or the previous dose may not have absorbed well with immediate food intake... Read Full »
Can taking Eutirox cause increased sweating?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old, male, I have had thyroid issues since a young child, after a few years they concluded it was thyroiditis. Currently I take Eutirox 75 mg and have for about a year, before that I took 50 mg. Ever since 6-8 months (I am not sure about the timeframe) I have had issues ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are sweating due to the increased dose of Eutirox and that is perfectly normal and expected in a person with thyroiditis being treated with medication. This only means that you are being correctly treated with respect to your thyroid function. The few white hairs th... Read Full »
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