Carbimazole
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Hi, I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I was put on 15mg of carbimazole and after 3 weeks my blood test stated my condition had worsened. I was then increased to 20mg and after 3 weeks had blood tests and the condition had got worse still. I'm now on 40mg of carbimazole and although my fatigue is subsiding, my anxiety and brain does not feel like it's getting better. My head almost feels like it's full of pressure and I'm unable to think properly. Is this brain fog? Also will this subside and does anyone have any indication on how long this will all take? Thanks
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jan.h james22918
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With hyper active thyroid / Graves' disease, I was undiagnosed for ages. They tried different carbimazole doses but I stayed with thyrotoxicosis for months. So now they've found a daily dose of carbimazolei keeps my levels steady. But, my endo is concerned the effects of Carbimazole are getting worse than the illness itself, mood swings, fatigue, brain fog, terrible muscle pain, and tummy aches, and I feel dreadful, but if I reduce my dose then I get hyper very quickly. Apparently such a high dose for a long period can start causing its own problems!
i feel awful, and am on the list for a thyroidectomy , which I didn't want.
medication takes time to work, but you need a time frame to work with, you need constant blood tests like do, to check levels and LFT ...liver function, and sore throats can be a cause of oesophagitis , acid reflux burning, as a result of the thyroid problems. I take omezaprole , an antacid , to reduce the burned throat.
keep at the treatment, keep a diary of symptoms and diet. It will get better, just keep positive ok? X
jan.h
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Ps forgot to mention I'm on 30- 40 mg of Carbimazole a day x