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Still can't figure out what's wrong with me .. Please help .

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thomas73606
thomas73606

So I've been worried sick on what's wrong with me and I've had some alerting symptoms that have been going on for quite some time .. Most point to hyperthyroidism, some point to other conditions that I'm aware can super serious . I honestly don't know how long this has been going on , but HOT FLASHES OR HEAT INTOLERANCE ... Let me describe it .. I'm outside walking home from school and my body feels heated , as if I'm burning up .. This is daily . It happens whenever I am in a warm environment.. Like I'm worried something is really wrong . I do get a fast heart rate when running or even walking down stairs .. Like I get palpitations whenever sitting down times to times . I also have lost weight I believe and I think it's because of this condition? I have daily fatigue alone with myself feeling super hot .. Please someone let me know if this is hyperthyroidism or not

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  • Karmaway
    Karmaway thomas73606

    Posted

    I get exactly that and have Graves' disease! Any amount of exertion and I break out in a sweat! Mostly on my back!

  • Sapphire49
    Sapphire49 thomas73606

    Posted

    I would advise you to go and see your GP as nobody can diagnose your symptoms on here as it maybe something else causing this. Wish you best of luck and hope you find an answer soon. 😁

  • Guest
    Guest thomas73606

    Posted

    Hi thomas73606, a blood test measuring your thyroid function can establish if your symptoms are caused by hyperthyroidism.

    Your doctor will likely ask you if any close relatives have had thyroid problems in the past.

  • linda187
    linda187 thomas73606

    Posted

    I see  you might be a man.  I agree.   You can't diagnose yourself based on symptoms,  You need to have basic thyroid blood tests done to rule thyroid disease in or out.

  • alasdair80006
    alasdair80006 thomas73606

    Posted

    Thomas, just ask your doctor to test your T3, T4 and TSH. You would probably get the answer in 48hrs. Its easier than worrying about it.

     

  • michelle60449
    michelle60449 thomas73606

    Posted

    All the symptoms you have described points to hyperthyroidism but to be certain you need to go see a doctor and have them test you. These symptoms can mean a varirty of things. Go see a doctor to get a diagnosis.

     

  • thomas73606
    thomas73606

    Posted

    Yes this Friday I have an appointment.. I'm frustrated because I have been getting these hot flashes for a while . I'm a male and have noticed that my grandma and other people in the family have autoimmune diseases such as lupus , hyperthyroidism, and fibromyalgia.. Like has any one ever got these hot flashes followed by the chills ?? Keep in mind I'm 17 and my mom thinks I'm making this all up .. But my Gma is taking me to the doctors this Friday and he knows that this has been going on for sometime . I do believe my thyroid is enlarged because I can feel it pretty well .

    • linda187
      linda187 thomas73606

      Posted

      Glad you are going to get medical attention.  Please keep us posted.
    • michelle60449
      michelle60449 thomas73606

      Posted

      One of my first symptoms were hot flashes and heat sensitvity. I'm so happy your going to the doctor. Please write down all of your symptoms and all of your questions before going. Good luck and get us posted

    • Samy3
      Samy3 thomas73606

      Posted

      Hi Thomas,I know its so frustrating when ppl don't listen and don't understand what u r going through I'm in a same boat like u hot flushes irregular pulse its even worse when doctor says oh it's all in ur head how can it be or possible that u making up these stories especially when it come to ur health u r so young u should get it checked out do u have any other symptoms along with hot flushes ?

    • thomas73606
      thomas73606 Samy3

      Posted

      Yes fatigue mainly , waking up in the morning achy
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