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Medication for graves/hyper anxiety and lack of sleep etc

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mabel58065
mabel58065

Hi ive had graves/hyperthyroidism for 15 months and was given carbimazole which eventually got my levels within range but though ive told my gps at every appointment about the anxiousness lack of sleep and pounding heart ive never been offered any medication for those particular symptoms ..is this common

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  • jack41577
    jack41577 mabel58065

    Posted

    Hmm, 

    Can’t be of great help as I am 6 weeks to the day from starting meds for hyperthyroid/ Graves’ disease.... get blood results tomorrow. But my dr. Did  put me on Atenenol 50 mg right away for the pounding  heart along with Carbimazole 

  • linda187
    linda187 mabel58065

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    My Endo put me on Propranolol 10 mg immediately for the fast heart rate even before she finished investigations for hyperthyroidism.  Once I was put on Methimazole,to treat the hyperthyroidism I only had to use Propranolol occasionally.  I was, however, treated with an old antidepressant called Tofranil years ago for depression and a sleep disorder.  I only take a sub-therapeutic dose of one 25 mg tablet now to ensure good sleep.  It increased my REM sleep as well.  Were you having any particular stress before you were diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism?  I did have a lot of stress with an abusive co-worker and I am sure this contributed to my getting this disease.  This particular antidepressant has a sedating effect without being addictive and on low doses, most of the side effects are avoided.
  • Goody2shoes
    Goody2shoes mabel58065

    Posted

    I get so fed up telling my GP the symptoms of anxiety, lack of sleep and dizziness. Apparently my levels are normal after 17months of Carbimazole . Last time I spoke to GP I was told she couldn't answer my questions and to speak to hospital next time I go!!!! 

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