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Posted by VV (Member # 38828) on :

Just wondering what the possibilities are here.
Is there some reason a person with untreated hypoT can have a high heart rate instead of a low one?

Posted by Jessig627 (Member # 36240) on :

Hi VV! Absolutely! Bradycardia and tachycardia are both symptoms of hypothyroidism.

I was told I have hashis, have TPO antibodies (thyroid peroxidase) through the roof and still suffer from tachycardia. And no doctor will treat me because my hormone levels (T3 and T4) fall within the "clinically" normal range.

Hopefully you can find a doctor that is knowledgeable on this subject and can help you. And if you do, pm me, I can't find one. lol

Hope you feel better soon!

Posted by VV (Member # 38828) on :

Damn. I just don't fit the mold [Frown]

I tested neg for the antibodies twice, though I suspected hashis.

That's crazy that docs won't treat you! Of course you would want to smooth out your hormones!

I will PM you a doc who may help.

Posted by Jessig627 (Member # 36240) on :

Thank you soooo much VV! Be persistent about it. Have you had an endo or other qualified physician physically examine your thyroid or have it ultra sounded?

I've had 2 friends that recently had thyroid cancer. One had her thyroid completely removed, the other partially. One is in her early 30s the other early 40s. It's certainly made me open my eyes more to that crazy little gland.

And god knows hashis runs with this crazy disease and is certainly thought by some to be brought on by it.

Don't give up and be sure to get yourself thoroughly checked over. The combo between lyme and added looney hormones to it is killer.

Posted by VV (Member # 38828) on :

Your welcome [Smile]

I've had 4 endos and two integrative docs go over thyroid with me. My issues are different from yours and apparently stem from poor T4->T3 conversion as well as high rT3.

It is a very tricky situation to deal with and to view in a holistic perspective.

I still don't know how to address it.

Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :

Yes it is possible. I have bradycardia so I work on getting my pressure up. My husband has ventricular tachycardia.

Posted by VV (Member # 38828) on :

How does it effect treatment of hypothyroidism?

Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :

You may want to consider taking iodine to address your thyroid issues.

TX Lyme Mom share this info below on a thread after I shared that when I take iodine, I get significant thyroid pain.

Here is what she shared:

The painful swollen thyroid gland is only temporary when you first start taking iodine. This happens because you are severely iodine deficient, so the gland swells up, trying to capture more iodine. The swelling and pain will go away soon if you stick with it. (Think of a dried out sponge which swells up when it starts to soak up liquid.)

Here's a link to a nicely formatted guide which makes it easier to understand and follow the Iodine Protocol. (Click on the FREE download)
http://steppingstonesliving.com/resources/iodine/

Here's a link to a Yahoo Iodine forum where you can get help in following the Iodine Protocol:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/iodine/

I don't know if taking iodine will help correct your inability to sweat or not because we haven't experienced that problem in our family. Maybe it might help, or maybe it won't. Be sure to report back later if you find that taking iodine helps you to sweat.

Posted by VV (Member # 38828) on :

Anyone else have ideas on this?

My doc wants me to take t4/t3 but I have POTS symptoms.