Over Active Thyroid

[mommie2 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone else has developed an over active thyroid after surgery? I am 13 months post op and have lost 130 pounds. Over the last 3 1/2 weeks I have been having hives really bad all over. The dermatologist did bloodwork and showed my thyroid is over active. I went to the endocarnologist (spelling?) and he said it is extremely over active and that I would have to start taking medicine to regulate. (only temporary) I had to have more bloodwork and on Nov. 2 i am going for a iodine uptake test. I ve heard the medicine makes it slow down and people usually gain weight. I am scared to death, I don't want to gain any weight back. I've come too far. Anyone have any advice?

August All Star 2008

[frenchvanilla 0]

Yup i has the same problem.my thyroid was over active for almost a year, i had it check again last month and now all is fine! no one can explain why it happened!

[als74 1]

I would not worry about the weight loss as much as the damage an overactive thyroid can do. Mine is underactive (hypo) and I have lost 90lbs since Dec 2008, so I think I am doing pretty well with a slow thyroid.

[BandedNhappy 0]

I am already taking Levoxyl 75mg daily for under-active thyroid. I hope my endocrinologist is on top of his game and catches the switch on time when/if it occurs.

Well, he should since I do blood work every month just for that.