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gary12925
gary12925

I have overactive thiords but the last 3 weeks about the same time I had been told I have overactive thiord I have been suffering from vestbibular ear problems ......  lightheaded dizzy spells earfullness and head fog can it cause this problem I have the more common symptoms week tired hot and no energy ...... I am on carbizolol 40mm but I know it not the meds 

Any help would be great full 

Thanks 

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  • dawn_37209
    dawn_37209 gary12925

    Posted

    Hi Gary, Yep they are all symptoms for the overactive thyroid.....how long have you been on the meds. it can take a little while for them to kick in. I still have symptoms but milder since I've been on the meds.

    • gary12925
      gary12925 dawn_37209

      Posted

      Hi thanks for reply .... they started me on them soon as they told me 2 and a half weeks ago my tsh 0.01 and  t4 43.5 I had the vestibular ear problems lightheaded  head fog and earfullness plus other stuff before meds ..... can overactive thiord effect your hearing 
    • gary12925
      gary12925 dawn_37209

      Posted

      Sorry going to ask how long have you been on meds and did you have a rough time 
  • dawn_37209
    dawn_37209 gary12925

    Posted

    Not sure if it can affect the hearing. this is my 2nd time with my thyroid going over. A few years back I was out on meds and withim months felt prefect. I'm back on meds since December now and feel much better than I did but still have tiredness..mat times it take everything just to get up and go. At this stage I have been advised to go for a final option ..... If you don't start to feel a bit better see a specialist. my doctors had me on meds and when I was sent to the endocrinologist he told me I wasn't on the right dose and what I was taking wouldn't have the effect he was looking for

  • arlea13920
    arlea13920 gary12925

    Posted

    The only thing that might be the problem is diet. Are you following a thyroid diet. I know hyperactive thyroid is miserable, I too have been diagnosed with it a month ago. The agony of waiting until July 31 for an appointment with an Endocrinologist is beyond comprehension. However, I looked up Diets for hyperthyroidism, and it has helped a lot. I don’t know if the ear problems are relative, but the right diet may be the answer. You could also check with a dietitian. Hope you do well.

    Arlea

    • gary12925
      gary12925 arlea13920

      Posted

      Hi thanks I will look in to it ... cutting down on salt for a start 
  • arlea13920
    arlea13920 gary12925

    Posted

    Hi Gary, just make sure you have no iodizedsalt. That fires up the thyroid. I have found a salt substitute, and it tastes exactly like salt.

    Hope you feel better soon.

    Arlea

    • gary12925
      gary12925 arlea13920

      Posted

      Hi thanks r u in the uk ..... what is the name of substitute 

      Thanks 

  • Samy3
    Samy3 gary12925

    Posted

    Hi Gary when I was diagnosed with graves disease two years ago my right side ear pain was the first thing with woozy dizzy spells I still get that pain its on same side where I had a goiter I'm in a remission from it but still don't knowbcs now i have stomach gastritis issue and don't know whether its bcs of my enlarged thyroid or gastritis im still looking for answers but yes with thyroiditis u do get pain in ur jaw and ear lots of ppl on Facebook has the same issue

    • gary12925
      gary12925 Samy3

      Posted

      Hi thanks for ur response .... were very ill with other symptoms  and how long had u had symptoms intill u were diagnosed with graves .... u say fb is there a site forum on fb 

      Thanks gary 

    • Samy3
      Samy3 gary12925

      Posted

      Took them four months to my doctor to diagnosed me with graves disease on fb page is thyroid UK group if u r in UK ...and other thyroid forums too to join I'm.in UK so have joined the thyroid UK one

    • gary12925
      gary12925 Samy3

      Posted

      Hi thanks yes uk I will look in to the other forums 
  • lynn3535
    lynn3535 gary12925

    Posted

    I am suffering GREATLY with dizziness and anxiety and the horrible dizzy spells make the anxiety so much worse! I dread getting out of the bed some days and especially going out in case I have an " episode " while out because I am terrified of passing out in public. I have never actually passed out but came VERY close to it a BUNCH of times. My PCP has never actually told me that the dizzy spells and/or anxiety are directly related to my thyroid issue ( I am not on any thyroid medicine at this time ) but I feel as if they have got to be related. I joined this forum because I NEED to talk to other people who are having the same ( or similar ) issues as I am because I feel as if nobody around me understands !! I also sometimes even get dizzy while laying down . Do you have this problem at all ? 

    • arlea13920
      arlea13920 lynn3535

      Posted

      First, Do you have hyperthyroidism,or Hypothyroidism? With Hyperthyroidism I know you need to follow a specific diet. This was not given to me by my family doctor as I am still waiting for 2 more months to see an Endocrinologist. I felt so shaky, short of breath and my bones hurt everywhere in my body. I got to thinking about a diet. I researched the internet and found many sources. It took a little over a week, but I began to feel much better.

      i do hope this helps. You may also contact a dietitian, and learn more.

      Bestof luck, I know this is miserable. I got an ultrasound today, now to wait again for those results.

      i haven’t had dizziness. Many times the ears are involved and that may be where the dizziness

      originates from.

      Have you seen an Endocrinologist?

      Best of luck,

      Arlea

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