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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Lack Of Concentration

I had radioactive iodine treatment for an overactive thyroid over a year ago. lately I have been losing concentration and today for instance, while I was having a cup of tea out in the garden with my husband, without realizing it, I stuck a piece of kitchen towel in my tea and only noticed when I went to take a drink of it. I know this isnt normal but could it be related to the thyroid or am I truly going of my head?
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM.
You are definitely having loss of concentration. Although thid is a common problem with thyroid disorder, this can also occur due to emotional stress, anxiety etc.
Even sleep disorder may cause similar symptoms.
My recommendation is you should have a test for thyroid profile (fasting TSH, fT3 and fT4) and Hb (anemia also causes lack of concentration) done.
If the results come out to be abnormal, you would need treatment accordingly.
In addition to that,
1. Avoid stress.
2. Maintain sleep hygiene (please don't change bedtime every day, avoid late bedtime)
3. If you have daytime sleepiness, consult a local psychiatrist for further management.
4. Please have regular sessions for exercise (at least 45 min/day) and relaxation ( preferably 30 min/day)
5. Avoid tobacco and alcohol.
For any further questions, please write back.
Regards.
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Suggest Cause And Remedy For Lack Of Concentration

Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM. You are definitely having loss of concentration. Although thid is a common problem with thyroid disorder, this can also occur due to emotional stress, anxiety etc. Even sleep disorder may cause similar symptoms. My recommendation is you should have a test for thyroid profile (fasting TSH, fT3 and fT4) and Hb (anemia also causes lack of concentration) done. If the results come out to be abnormal, you would need treatment accordingly. In addition to that, 1. Avoid stress. 2. Maintain sleep hygiene (please don t change bedtime every day, avoid late bedtime) 3. If you have daytime sleepiness, consult a local psychiatrist for further management. 4. Please have regular sessions for exercise (at least 45 min/day) and relaxation ( preferably 30 min/day) 5. Avoid tobacco and alcohol. For any further questions, please write back. Regards.