Hello, I’m 23yo, Male, From Portugal. I’ve Had Thyroid Issues
Question: Hello,
I’m 23yo, Male, from Portugal. I’ve had Thyroid issues since a young child, after a few years they concluded it was Thyroiditis. Currently I take Eutirox 75mg and have for about a year, before that I took 50mg
Ever since 6-8 months(I’m not sure about the timeframe) I’ve had issues with Extreme sweating under armpits, for example I’m in a 22ºC room and start sweating insanely, I go outside lay on the hot sun and I stop sweating. 2 minutes after putting on a shirt there are considerable sweat marks on my armpits, 10 minutes after it’s a huge sweat mark. it’s also irregular, some days it’s crazy other days not so much. I’ve NEVER had issues with sweat, ever.
On the right side of my head I now have ~8 white hair that definitely were not there a year ago, even 6 months ago it was just ~2 hairs.
Attached are my lab results, the doctor said it was normal, However during the conversation I said my breakfast was a couple eggs, sometimes pancakes, and fresh juice, he replied it should be Milk and bread, so I’ve began looking for another doctor for that reason.
What can I do to find the best doctor
and would it be ok for me to go back to Eutirox 50mg while I look for a new doctor or can this cause a serious issue?
Xray Resume says the following (translated by me):
Thyroid with normal dimensions, right lobe measuring 14 x 50x13mm, and the left lobe 13 x 53 x 12mm, with lobutlated shape. it's ecostructure is diffusely heterogeneous with multiple areas hipoecogenic poorly defined, aspects to which is associated the increase of vascularisation on the Doppler color study, changes compatible with thyroiditis.
Near the inferior pole of the left Lobe some reactive ganglionic can be observed, the biggest measuring about 11 x 5 mm.
I’m 23yo, Male, from Portugal. I’ve had Thyroid issues since a young child, after a few years they concluded it was Thyroiditis. Currently I take Eutirox 75mg and have for about a year, before that I took 50mg
Ever since 6-8 months(I’m not sure about the timeframe) I’ve had issues with Extreme sweating under armpits, for example I’m in a 22ºC room and start sweating insanely, I go outside lay on the hot sun and I stop sweating. 2 minutes after putting on a shirt there are considerable sweat marks on my armpits, 10 minutes after it’s a huge sweat mark. it’s also irregular, some days it’s crazy other days not so much. I’ve NEVER had issues with sweat, ever.
On the right side of my head I now have ~8 white hair that definitely were not there a year ago, even 6 months ago it was just ~2 hairs.
Attached are my lab results, the doctor said it was normal, However during the conversation I said my breakfast was a couple eggs, sometimes pancakes, and fresh juice, he replied it should be Milk and bread, so I’ve began looking for another doctor for that reason.
What can I do to find the best doctor
and would it be ok for me to go back to Eutirox 50mg while I look for a new doctor or can this cause a serious issue?
Xray Resume says the following (translated by me):
Thyroid with normal dimensions, right lobe measuring 14 x 50x13mm, and the left lobe 13 x 53 x 12mm, with lobutlated shape. it's ecostructure is diffusely heterogeneous with multiple areas hipoecogenic poorly defined, aspects to which is associated the increase of vascularisation on the Doppler color study, changes compatible with thyroiditis.
Near the inferior pole of the left Lobe some reactive ganglionic can be observed, the biggest measuring about 11 x 5 mm.
Brief Answer:
About Hashimoto thyroiditis treatment;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
Your TSH level is within the normal ranges with 75 mcg levothyroxine, confirming that the sweating is not due hyperthyroidism due to high dose of levothyroxine.
Anyway, if you try to reduce the dose for some weeks, it won't have serious effects.
As you know, you have Hashimoto thyroiditis and levothyroxine will be longlifewith the dose adjusted every 6 months depending on TSH level.
If sweating persists snd is only under armpits, you can consult a dermatologist to apply local antiperspirants.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
About Hashimoto thyroiditis treatment;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
Your TSH level is within the normal ranges with 75 mcg levothyroxine, confirming that the sweating is not due hyperthyroidism due to high dose of levothyroxine.
Anyway, if you try to reduce the dose for some weeks, it won't have serious effects.
As you know, you have Hashimoto thyroiditis and levothyroxine will be longlifewith the dose adjusted every 6 months depending on TSH level.
If sweating persists snd is only under armpits, you can consult a dermatologist to apply local antiperspirants.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
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