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New Post 8/12/2009 6:16 PM
  amy
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Bouncing between hyper and hypo update 

Hi Elaine

I wrote you earlier that I have Hashimoto's and was hyperthyroid after taking Synthroid (50mcg) for 5 months. My endochronologist said the Hashimoto's was causing it and not the Synthroid because it was such a low dose. So I went off the Synthroid for two weeks to see what happened and I am now in perfect euthryoid range. TSH is 1.6 and T4 and T3 Total came back right in the middle of their normal ranges. Yay! I have an open lab paper and have been told to have my levels tested again in 2 months or sooner if I start feeling symptoms.

I've been feeling pretty good until today.

Today I experienced some pretty uncomfortable lightheadedness, slow heartbeat (58bpm), and mild chest discomfort. Felt anxious and like I was going to pass out. I asked my endo about it at my appointment today. She said my heart was beating regularly when she checked it and said it probably wasn't the thyroid issues causing it.

Sounds to me like maybe bradycardia? Isn't that related to hypothyroidism (which I am not at the moment, I suppose)? Do you think there could be any relationship between this and the bouncing around my thyroid's been doing lately?
 
New Post 8/12/2009 6:43 PM
  Elaine
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Re: Bouncing between hyper and hypo update, 

Hi Amy,

A low heart rate can occur in hypothyroidism. I suspect you had a transient flare of hyperthyroidism and will now be moving back into hypothyroidism.

You may have been exposed to excess iodine via metabolic boosters, iodine contrast dye, or contaminated meat or you may have had a bout of thyroiditis. In either case this cause a period of hyperthyroidism that lasts about 8-12 weeks. In thyroiditis this is followed by a period of hypothyroidism, so your hypothyroid condition could temporarily worsen.

It's good that you have a standing order for labs. Watch your symptoms carefully, and have labs if hypothyroid symptoms persist or worsen. Best, Elaine
 
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