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dee86790
dee86790

I have been shaking/tremors for a while and feeling so weak I have hardly left the sofa for a week.

I also have pneumonia. Probably caused meds for my rheumatoid arthritis (immune disease).

I was diagnosed yesterday when bloods came in TSH 0.010. ft4 36.9

They don't mean anything to me but am presuming they aren't good, as Dr gave me 40mg carbimazole and sent an urgent referal to specialist

I don't really know what to do to help, I can't stop my body shaking and feel so weak it's ruining my life

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  • dawn31341
    dawn31341 dee86790

    Posted

    Hi Dee,

    I had the same symptoms in February. Did you gp do an ecg? It was found on myself that my heart rate was crazily high causing the tremors and shaking. I was prescribed Propranolol 80mg to bring this down. All part of the Overactive Thyroid disorder. Hope you feel better soon.

    • dee86790
      dee86790 dawn31341

      Posted

      Thank you

      He did use a pulse ox and my pulse was ok.

      I havent a clue what to expect.

  • nancy0422
    nancy0422 dee86790

    Posted

    Hard to know if that's coming from the pneumonia or thyroid. At least you are on meds for thyroid. I would say get to endocrinologist ASAP.

  • edward00285
    edward00285 dee86790

    Posted

    my pulse is not high..but my whole body is shaking trembling 24/7.

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