Jimgym
05-11-11, 15:31
I've recently learned that my Grandad on my fathers side was hyperthyroid when he was in his 40s - he got iodine treatment and didn't have any trouble after. My other Grandad on my mum's side is being tested this week for suspected hyperthyroid. I'm from a family of worriers and I think this may be the underlying issue.
Looking at the symptoms, this is me:
Increased perspiration and inablity to stand heat.
General anxiety/irritability
heart palpatations
tremors
apathy
weight loss
increased urination
Swelling of the adams apple area (I've always had a large adams apple which protrudes from my neck)
May I point out that I don't suffer from health anxiety - I simply looked into hyperthyroid to see about my grandad and then realised that I could have it too.
Just wondering if anyone has ever had this hunch before and had it looked at? Seems to me that there could me a lot of anxiety sufferers who have a physical rather than a mental health problem - posssibly something which could be easier treated than the latter.
Jim:)
Looking at the symptoms, this is me:
Increased perspiration and inablity to stand heat.
General anxiety/irritability
heart palpatations
tremors
apathy
weight loss
increased urination
Swelling of the adams apple area (I've always had a large adams apple which protrudes from my neck)
May I point out that I don't suffer from health anxiety - I simply looked into hyperthyroid to see about my grandad and then realised that I could have it too.
Just wondering if anyone has ever had this hunch before and had it looked at? Seems to me that there could me a lot of anxiety sufferers who have a physical rather than a mental health problem - posssibly something which could be easier treated than the latter.
Jim:)