Guest guest Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 Hi Carole, Many antihistamines, like pseudoephedrine and chlorpheneramine, stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, raising pulse and blood pressure. These can make the effects of hyperthyroidism worse. Some of the newer drugs like Claritin don't cross the blood-brain barrier and don't have this effect. If you have thyroid eye disease or any eye symptoms, antihistamines and nasal decongestants should be avoided because they contribute to dryness, making symptoms worse. If your thyroid hormone levels are in good control and you have no eye symptoms, you can use antihistamines, but it's still better to use the newer products. If you look at the labels on most over-the-counter antihistamines you'll see the warning about not using them if you have thyroid disease. Take care, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 Hi Elaine Last time I took my daughter in for a blood test you said I should have the FT3 tested I am going to ask exactly what they are testing on the 21st just hoping you can make sure I have this right should she have the following tested Serum T3 Free T3 Serum T4 Free T4 Sensitive TSH Have I got them all Thank you so much for this Take care Regards Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2003 Report Share Posted July 10, 2003 Hi Carole, You don't need T3 and T4. They measure the free hormone and the binding proteins so they can be low or high if the protein levels are high or low. The FT4, FT3 and TSH are what you want. take care, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Hi Elaine, Well the test results are back. When we saw the nurse she could only tell me that it was a thyroid function tests Vic was having. Doc rang on Wed to let me know the results waiting for her letter to arrive. She is good she's a Endo Registrar and really helpful. Apparently they don't test for FT3 here. She did explain it to me but I am afraid I still don't understand it very well. I will get there eventually though. Vic is now in the normal range but on the lower side so they have reduced her medication to 1 tablet again for 3 weeks and then to 1/2 tablet then she goes for another blood test Then I will see the Doc a week after this. They don't see many children with Graves here They see many adults but not children so it is all very new to them as well. The Doctor admitted that she thought we would be okay for 3 mths before the next blood test after our last blood test but she is really pleased she changed it to 6 weeks because the medication is working very well on her. I am starting to learn what is Hypo and what Hyper is which is a starting point because then I can explain it to Vic. Which is great because then she is starting to under stand what is happening to her. That it is normal for her. Bye for now Carole Re: Elaine Hi Carole, You don't need T3 and T4. They measure the free hormone and the binding proteins so they can be low or high if the protein levels are high or low. The FT4, FT3 and TSH are what you want. take care, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Hi Carole, Glad you were able to have the tests done and get the meds reduced. It is good to recognize the symptoms of both hyper and hypo. If you notice more hypo symptoms you can always call and ask to have tests earlier than scheduled. Sounds like good news. Best to you, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Hi Aldyth, If the results are minimal with the wild yam, find a cream with more natural progesterone in it. Wishing you success, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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