Possibly hyper PLEASE READ!!!!!!

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Registered: 03-29-2003
Possibly hyper PLEASE READ!!!!!!
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Tue, 08-24-2004 - 9:06pm
Hello,

my name is Benita and Im 23. I've posted before b/c there are indications that I'm hyper. I FINALLY have health insurance and I want to see a dr. Should I first see a regular dr to rule out other things like my worse nightmares (diabetes and cancer) or since I'm so symptomatic see an endo right away?

Secondly symptons:

shortness of breath (no I'm not a smoker)

huge weight loss but also increased appetite

sorry to be graphic but frequent diarrhea and since the past week very frequent bowel movements...which makes me feel sick, like a stomachache

horrible insomnia

Zero tolerance for heat

my hair has fallen out...even took forever to grow when normally my hair grows back quick

forgetful...normally I have an awesome memory

at times fatigued

please advise. I'm very grateful to this board for giving me a safe space to vent, ask questions and hopefully advice. Please help!!!!

a very scared benita

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
Sat, 08-28-2004 - 1:21pm
Okay, I swear my hyperthyroid condition is truly affecting my brain. I do not take 800 mg of PTU (which I've stated on a few posts)....I take 400mg which is 8 pills daily. I mean it....this condition affects your (meaning mine) brain!!! LOL.

Just thought I'd share.

--Gina

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-05-2004
Sat, 08-28-2004 - 9:21pm
Hey, my brain was gone long before the thyroid was. :o)

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