[Jake_George]

#1072215

The differences between an overactive thyroid and thyroid storm are considerable.

An overactive thyroid is usually displayed by an increase in heart rate, rapid loss of weight (or in some cases unexplained rapid weight gain), Fatigue, loss of muscle mass, anxiety, sweats, short term memory loss, among other things. Please visit our home page at http://www.ngdf.org and we have a brochure you can download that gives a full list of symptoms.

Thyroid storm is a serious medical condition that causes a spike in heart rate and metabolism that needs to be treated immediately at a hospital. It is potentially life threatening. A heart rate in excess of 200 is common. We also have a brochure that tells the difference. Use our search feature for “thyroid storm” to see previous posts on what it is and how it manifests itself.

Overactive thyroid happens usually over a course of months to years. Thyroid storm happens suddenly and the patient usually can tell they are having major heart palpitations and rapid heartbeats. They also usually are accompanied by major anxiety.

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[hyperm]

#1072216

Hey I am a survivor of a thyroid storm and yes there is a huge difference. I was being treated for 4 years for GD. My levels were great during my last pregnancy that I was able to come off medication. However, within the space of 2 weeks my bloods had went from within range to off the scale and within a week to a major thyroid storm. You would know the difference between being symptomatic to hyperthyroidism and the onset of a thyroid stom ; a racing heartbeat, horrible palapatations as though your heart is ready to burst through your sternum that won’t settle with rest, excessive sweating (as though someone is hosing you down), a quake of a tremor, diarrohea and nausea. Its a very frightening experience one which I never want to repeat. I woke up in hospital with a crash team around me.

Your endo normally gives you info on them to keep an eye out for any of the above symptoms and if so to go to casualty immediately – my mum had to dial 999 as I collapsed at home.

If in doubt – get it checked out!

M
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[daniadot]

#1019524

What’s the difference between an overactive thyroid and a thyroid storm?

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