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After a blue light right to hospital in November with a heart rate of 220 it was diagnosed that I had a very high overactive thyroid. I was prescribed Sotalol (beta blocker) and Carbimazole. After taking these for 3 weeks I became covered in red itchy wheals all over my body. It was decided I was allergic to either one so changed to Propanalol (beta blocker) and PCT. After being on them for 4 weeks I once again became covered in a red itchy raised rash. After being referred to a Dermatologist, it was decided I was allergic to the beta blocker and taken off them. I have been taking steroids to help with the rash. I have the very itchy rash still (2 weeks now) although it is on the way out but driving me mad! I have only beeen diagnosed for 2 months, but I feel so poorly I decided to join this website for some reassurance! My symptoms have been tremors (more apparent now off the beta blockers), weight loss (stone and half in 2 weeks), fast heart rate, sweats (thought this was menopause), itchy skin, foul smelling wee, loose stools, poor appetite, sore eyes, floaty feeling and anxiousness. My husband has taken over all house duties as I am so weak. Going up the stairs is a nightmare! My muscles wasted really quickly. I found this hard as I usually work out 3 times a week. If I bend down to pick something up I find it difficult getting up again and need help. Luckily I have private medical insurance and was seen really quickly by a consultant (8 week NHS wait in my area otherwise). I am having regular blood tests and the thyroid reading is slowly coming down, although my white blood cells are far too low at the moment. I now have a sore throat and will have to contact my GP tomorrow because you have to come off the PCT if this happens. I'VE HAD ENOUGH! Please someone out there tell me it will get better or you have experienced the same. Apologies for the long comment but I just needed to share! Could write so much more!
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i was diagnosed with hyperthirodism for more than a year now.and guess what!my treatment with radioiodine is on the 23rd of this month.can you believe this.i,ve got one child and non stop working husband,no family to help me during my treatment.i should stay away from everyone,but who's going to look after my daughter.
i had miscarriage last june because of this,palpitation,muscle weakness,irritability,in addition of the stress i live.
dear friend feel happy and comforted that you have someone with you through this.i,m 32 but believe me i feel like 52.
all the luch for you me and eevery sick person.
Kaye
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Kay
Lizy
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Hope you feeling ok on the carbimazole?
The kids have taken over the tv with the wii they had for xmas so life is a bit strange without tv and i am unable to concentrate on reading.
My biopsy results come next week for bowel cancer and stomach. Had cameras xmas week and ultrsound scans new year week.
How did the opptitions go? Are your eyes Ok.
Lizzy
Kaye
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The itching has nearly stopped - I only get it in the morning. The rash has almost gone too and my quality of life is better for not itching. I have been waking every night with a fast heart rate but have put my ipod on and tried not to give in to it.
I see the optician next week. My eyes seem ok but I thought, having Graves Disease, it was worth getting them checked out. I look as if I've permanently got eye shadow on.
Anyhow, fingers crossed for a nights sleep - what I would do to go through the night! I've never prayed so hard!
Trying to fill my days with bits and pieces but weakness stops me from doing much. I celebrate 10 weeks tomorrow since I was diagnosed! Thinking of making a cake! :cupcake:
Take care.
Kay x
Lizy
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I'm so pleased to hear the itching is not so bad now.
:cupcake: baking sounds like a good idea my daughter is making one in cookery today. I hope its better than the last one she made!!!!
Take care.
Lizzy
Kaye
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Just reread your last reply - I am so sorry you have had a biopsy etc recently. Have you got any results yet? Life is so unfair sometimes. BUT you must remain positive and cancer treatment has improved and continues to improve all the time. Have you had symptoms that have led you to believe you have bowel and stomach cancer?
Take care and thinking of you.
Kay
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