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Clover23 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 06:49 PM

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I've been rarely posting pretty much since the g2g last week. Thursday afternoon around 3:30 i started getting heart palpatations and couldn't breathe. The breathing thing passed after about 10 seconds. My co-workers called FH (he was at home) and told him to come get me and take me to the emergency room. LONG story (and night) short, it's hyperthyroidism (which does explain all the symptoms i've been having, incl the palpatations, but i still have to see a cardiologist to be sure).

When I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that my hair was breaking/falling out, someone mentioned that I should get my thyroid checked. Well.... it took a scary situation to get me to have the tests done, but thankfully now I know what is wrong with me and what's been up with my body lately. I'll be visiting an endocrinologist on tuesday morning.

Oh, and for a second there I really thought it might have been the dirty martinis from wednesday night hahaha.

Anyway, thanks for listening!

GinaMike24 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 06:52 PM

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I am sorry you're going through that but I am glad you have figured out what has been causing you some problems. At least now you can stay on top of it!!!

Let us know how it goes with the endocrinologist.

MikesBride2B Posted: Nov 08, 2009 06:55 PM

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At least now you know whats wrong and you can take a course of action to prevent it. Hope it all goes well!!

Becca2010 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 06:55 PM

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Well, at least you know what's going on with your body. This is something that runs in my family as well and as long as you know what you have, then it's controllable.
I wish you the best of luck with everything and let me know if you ever want to talk!!!

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latinaj Posted: Nov 08, 2009 06:57 PM

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Now you know what's going on w/your body and hopefully dr's will be able to help you get better

good luck

AngnShaun Posted: Nov 08, 2009 06:59 PM

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AWWW feel better Elizabeth... i know that must have been really scary for you!!

Nichole2010 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:00 PM

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i hope everything gets better for you!!! Sorry to hear you are going through all that.

Bride825 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:04 PM

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ugh im sorry that you're dealing with this and i hope you find out what the problem is soon so that you can begin to treat it and feel better

tmcnair414 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:04 PM

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Sorry to hear that. I'm glad you’re ok. What sorta tests did they do? I am just curious b/c I have been experiencing similar symptoms.

stinenandy2010 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:10 PM

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rest up and feel better!

Clover23 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:11 PM

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Posted by tmcnair414

Sorry to hear that. I'm glad you’re ok. What sorta tests did they do? I am just curious b/c I have been experiencing similar symptoms.

Thanks girls

Well bc i was in the ER they did an ecg and a cat scan. the cat scan showed nodules, which prompted them to do the blood tests that check your thyroid hormone levels (or something like that).

I have also been tired, but sometimes energetic like in spurts, crankier than usual, depressed, and have lost weight (more than I should be by exercising).

Alyssa79 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:23 PM

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aww Elizabeth .

it sounds like a thyroid thing. i gave you major props for making that appointment right away.

good luck chica.

(did i actually just say major props?????)

cateydee Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:27 PM

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aww i am so sorry you had that experience. i hope that they can pinpoint exactly whats wrong and treat it!

FutureMrsSoltan Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:46 PM

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aww hope everything works out

soontobecruz Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:46 PM

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aww I'm sorry you are going through this. I am sure everything will work out. Try and hang in there we are all here for you

JAAMS Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:52 PM

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MrsC2010 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 07:53 PM

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im sorry you had to go through that but at least now you know whats wrong and can get it under control. feel better hun

GR2010 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 08:28 PM

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I'm so sorry you have to go through this... my thoughts are definitly with you.

Please let me know if you need anything. You were so helpful checking out our lease agreement I would repay the favor in a heartbeat.

NYYankeeGirl72 Posted: Nov 08, 2009 09:07 PM

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Well I can totally understand....I have hypothyroidism, which is the opposite of hyper, but they both can cause hair falling out and breaking.....once they put you on meds...you should be better.