[ewmb]

#1068987

Hyperm,
I don’t know the answer to your question. Does your doctor have an on call service? When you call at this time of night or on a weekend here in the states there is a number mentioned to call to get the person who is on duty for emergencies etc.. I think it would be good to go ahead and try to get hold of someone now and not wait until tomorrow. I remember that you have had anxiety issues in the past and it would probably be better to find out now before you have to take another dose in the morning.

I would think that this feels really strange after all the high readings you have had when hyper.

Let us know what you find out.

ewmb

[ewmb]

#1068988

I found this link to Web Md about bradycardia. Hope this helps some.

ewmb

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/b … e-overview

[runlacie]

#1068989

Hi hyperm! Congrats, sounds like you are going hypo. Are you on replacement yet? If it is a change from what is normal for you than it’s worth a call to the doc to ask. I remember just a couple weeks ago Hopeful was having the same worries cause hers was on the low side- and that’s when she went hypo. If it makes you feel any better, mine sitting here right now while still hyper is in the 50’s, my normal is mid 40’s and I am pretty concerned about what going hypo is going to do to me- like will it go into the 30’s and just stop when I’m sleeping or something??? I don’t really understand why being hyper and hypo have this effect on the heart- I mean, I get that too much thyroid makes your heart beat faster, but if that is the case then it should also make us run faster, when in fact it does just the opposite. Where does that energy go that your heart produces with all that beating? Oh, and I don’t know if you are on beta blockers, but if you are it’s probably time to taper off with directions from the doctor. Keep us posted on what you find out- and I’m glad you are feeling better going out and being active and all. Don’t be scared, it will be okay.

[hyperm]

#1068990

Hi Girls,

Ok I called NHS 24 which is probably similar to what you were talking about EWMB. The nurse isn’t overly concerned but because of the op and from her reading my notes I am not your "typical" thyroid patient (didn’t want to say well you haven’t been on NFGD lol) she is getting a doctor to call me back. This is something we are not used to in the UK but because of swine flu they must have medics manning the phones too …oh the come downs eh? ” title=”Wink” /> She did notice I am short of breath when I try to speak and I explained its been like that for a few days now. ” title=”Sad” /> So I am just waiting on a call back.

Runlacie I am not on beta blockers because of my asthma. You are a runner aren’t you? So 60 is about a normal heart rate for someone who is fit believe me I do not come into that catergory ” title=”Very Happy” /> Is 30 ok for you?

Yeah I think I am going hypo and I am really scared. I didn’t expect this at all and am now worried I will be the extreme of hypo and go into a coma. I mean where has all this come from? I am really scared I didn’t expect all this and I know I have to reassure myself that you guys have all been there and I am not some precious patient of GD but I am so nervous. The nurse didn’t think the diazepam should be slowing my heart rate down as I have been on them for quite some time now. Also I mentioned my brother has got swine flu but she reassured me that as long as I haven’t been in direct contact with him I should be fine.

Her concerns are more for my breathing and the possibility of an underlying chest infection rather than my heart rate – go figure. Oh I wish you guys were with me right now. My hubby is here and being great but I know you guys understand it more so.

Will keep you updated after doc calls..

M xxx

[hyperm]

#1068991

Hey just a quick update – don’t want to bore you all ” title=”Smile” /> Doc called he said that is fine not to worry some days it can be lower – some days higher. I just need to get used to it being slower…..

Just another question for someone on here who had asked me about my op etc.. anyway I was lead to believe by my surgeon and endo that now I no longer have a thyroid I will never have another thyroid storm. But some info out there is seemingly conflicting with this – I haven’t read up on any of it. I am so scared now of hypo comas and now the possibility of a TS? I don’t even think I will be able to read the reply. Perhaps one of our faciliators would be able to explain more thoroughly until I see my endo in Sept..

I have stayed clear of any info on hypo warning as i know now is not the time to be worrying and also they wouldn’t have discharged me home from major surgery without any warnings to look out for. Oh I really need my faith at this time.. I was feeling ok until all this!

Thanks again xxxxx

[ewmb]

#1068992

Glad you called. I would ask again about the side effects of the diazepam? What I read says that if you have breathing problems you shouldn’t be taking that. It also said that this drug is for short term use to relieve anxiety symptoms. How long have you been taking it? Read up on the side effects and drug interactions here http://www.drugs.com/diazepam.html

My pharmacist (chemist) says that things don’t bother you until they bother you? I have read that one of the signs of hypothryoidism is a need to yawn and feel like you need to take a deep breath. When will they check your levels next? If it’s not until the end of September I’d call your endo tomorrow and tell her what’s happening. Are you putting on weight?

Hope you can get some sleep. Glad that the doctor called you back so quickly.

ewmb

[runlacie]

#1068993

Hey hyperm, that is good news from the doc office about the heart rate for you. Hope that you now have more reassurance that you are okay. Don’t worry you bore us- that’s what we are here for, to listen and maybe help some. No, my HR isn’t normally in the 30’s, that’s just what I’m afraid of happening when I’m hypo. Normal was 45ish before this. But even before I was a runner it was in the high-50’s. I have quizzed my cardiologist at length about it and he is totally unconcerned. Feel better and get some rest, okay? ” title=”Smile” /> ” title=”Very Happy” />

ewmb, I’ve been yawning! ” title=”Wink” />

[hyperm]

#1019066

Hi all,

I never thought the day would come where I would be worried about my heart beating too slow. I have noticed it has been slow /sometimes I am scared that it is too slow. I took it for the full min there (instead of like 15 secs x4) and it was just making 61 beats. Before GD diagnosis I always had a HR of 80’s because I am on inhalers. I am really scared will I be ok? I don’t have any swelling in my ankles but my hands have been swollen the last few days..nothing excessive though that would indicate something is wrong.

Oh please tell me this is ok. Even with me getting anxious its just going to about 68. Should I call my GP in the morning? Does that mean I am going too hypo? I actually have had more energy today and we went out for a little while in the afternoon then I helped with dinner and washing up – could it poss be this is the reversal side effect of hyper with tiredness and I just need to get to my bed (10.30 pm over here just now).

I am so scared ” title=”Sad” />

thanks x

[Hopeful23]

#1068994

oh girls ” title=”Smile” />

I went THRU all this. I yawned, my heart rate was 52 and I was doing jumping jacks in my room to get my heart rate up and my breathing faster. Its signs of hypo. Its OKAY. My resting heart rate right now on synthroid is 64. Before I was hyper my resting was about 60-65. I called my endo in fear I was going into cardiac arrest. He asked me on the phone if I was experiencing "shortness of breath" and I said no why? He said you sound it now and I had to explain to him I was doing jumping jacks in my bedroom as I was waiting for him to returnn my call to keep my heart rate up cause I thought it was stopping. LOL.

He paused, I know he wanted to LAUGH. My endo REALLY gets his money worth with me, Ill tell ya. This is a GOOD SIGN. Our bodies are starting to return to some type of normalcy. Be happy rejoice ” title=”Smile” />

<3 Krystal

[ely2009]

#1068995

Hey M – why can’t it be easy? A few weeks ago your heart was racing and now the opposite? It must be a strange feeling for you. It’s so hard to feel these weird things happening to our bodies and not freak out about them. I’m glad you spoke to someone about it. I bet that relieved some anxiety. Do you think you could have your levels checked soon? It’d make me feel better, I know. Keep us posted. One day closer to feeling PERFECT!!!!

Emily

[hyperm]

#1068996

Hi all well I made it through the night. I just had to do mind over matter and "get a grip" although I hate that saying. I think its just been worrying because I went from a 120/150 resting heart rate to now 60 and although in mind as a HP that this is normal its just doesn’t help when it happens to you ” title=”Wink” />

With regards to the diazepam I am not taking them daily just when I feel my anxiety going out of control or nerves clawing at my stomach. I don’t like the next day effects. The doc wasn’t concerned at all as its only 5 mg and it is irregular use. He asked about my palour etc.. and I said I look fine, no blueness around the mouth etc.. no chest pain. I also had taken a few mouthfuls of my hubby’s indian curry which I shouldn’t have the day before- that really affects my breathing as an asthmatic so I imagine that isn’t helping to this breathlessness. It is still there but only when I talk.

Its funny you should say about yawning as I am yawning all the time – which hurts my stitches lol however what they need to keep an eye on with me is my ferratin dropping back down to 4 etc…. But to be honest I think that is still ok as I normally get a split down my tongue as indicator that this has happened and so far so good. ” title=”Smile” />

Emily – thanks, I know its like a large pendulum going from one extreme to the other but I need to remind myself I went from a very hyper thyroid to no thyroid….I have to reassure myself. Other than being tired and going from hot to cold in body temp I am actually feeling ok ” title=”Very Happy” /> I am due to get my bloods done on the 24th of this month so all will tell.

In the meantime thanks so much for your reassurance xxx

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