Coping with Thyroxin

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After seeing the oncologist four weeks ago he put me on a high dose of thyroxin for six weeks to get my TSH levels reduced.

I was a bit nervous about taking the dose as he had warned me about heart palpitations and other side effects but I have been ok until now. Over the last week I have got gradually worse - my heart is racing and I have had a few palpitations which literally take your breath away.

I am also totally restless and Im finding it so hard to sleep even though I feel shattered!. Everything is going through my body quickly, so regular trips to the toilet and Im hungry all the time.

The blood test is next monday and Im just not sure whether to try and stick it out or consult the oncologist about reducing the level. Getting the TSH level low is my one shot at avoiding internal radiotherapy but just concerned my hearts being overworked!

I did think as well that if i was going to get these side effects i would of had them straight away but this has gradually got worse.

oh well, lets see if I can sleep tonight and if my hubby makes one more wise crack about it being him thats making my heart race.......Grrrrrrr!!

Vikki x

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Vikki

    I would speak to your oncologist about the racing heart. It may be that your dose is too high, I take Thyroxine for an underactive thyroid. I was under the impression that you couldn't start on a high dose, it had to be a gradual increase, but I may be wrong. I think you should check.

    Angela x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Vikki

    My daughter was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer 10 years ago she had her Thyroid removed and she had Radioiodene treatment which she coped with well I know from time to time her Thyroxine levals have been too high and she has had problems with heart palpitations she also has a heart condition as well so her Thyroxin has to take that into account as well.

    She is doing well and the Thyroxine keeps her condition stable.

    Take care

    Maureen x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Vikki.

    If your Hubby makes another sarcastic remark about your heart racing. Give him a slap on the head with a wet Fish. That should do the trick.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx