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I have been told I have T3 thyrotoxicosis. I am scheduled ...

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I have been told I have T3 thyrotoxicosis. I am scheduled for a scan on wed and then a referral to an endocrinologist. What exactly is this disorder. I have gahtered it is rare but I can't seem to find any clear information about it.

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May 8 3:15 PM (2 hours and 29 minutes and 10 seconds later)
         
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T3 thyrotoxicosis is a condition in which you are producing too much throxine from your thyroid gland. This will lead to the symptoms that you have no doubt experienced, such as:-

weight loss, rapid heart rate, tremour. nervousness, intolerence of hear and possibly an enlarged thyroid gland.

This is thought to be an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the receptors in your thyroid gland making it think that your body doesnt have enough thyroxine.

It will probably be treated in the first instance with a medication called carbimazole which will lower the amount of thyroxine your thyroid gland is producing. He may also prescribe a beta blocker to control the symptoms.

However surgery is an option, as is an injection of radioactive iodine to destroy part of the thyroid gland.

If you are struggling to find information on the internet about it try looking up hyperthyroidism instead. Useful website to look at may be www.thyroid.org & www.british-thyroid-association.org

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May 8 3:45 PM (29 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
Reply to R Robertson's Post: I guess where I am still confused is how this is different than just hyperthyroidism. My primary dr said this is very rare and has referred me to a specialist. But I don't know much more than that. My test numbers were TSH=0.28 , T3=218, T4=0.57. I have found some info on hyperthy. and I have an aunt who had it (Graves Disease) Is it the same thing as what the info says on hyperthyroid?

My initial visit to him was for BP of 170/125 and pulse 115. (30 yr old fmale) I read an article which described this type of symptom as a thyroid storm that could also include severe abdominal pain from kidney failure. That caught my eye because I have severe abdominal pain on my left side that has never been diagnosed. Could it be related?

Sorry for being so in depth. But with the very technical name and "rare" attached I am anxious to know more.

Last question...if they decide to use radioactive iodine, do I need to avoid being with my 2 year old for any amount of time to protect her?

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May 8 5:03 PM (1 hour and 17 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
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T3 thyrotoxicosis is a form of hyperthyroidism, but it does not involve the over-production of thyroxine. Instead, it involves the over-production of a slightly different thyroid hormone, T3. It is rare, and far less common than the other forms of hyperthyroidism.

Grave's disease is another, different type of hyperthyroidism. In addition to all of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism listed above by Rob, Grave's can also involve protruding eyes amongst other symptoms. Other forms of hyperthyroidism are the result of thyroid nodules, or diffuse enlargement of the gland. Sometimes a virus can even lead the thyroid to become irritated and to induce a state of hyperthyroidism. So T3 thyrotoxicosis is simply one form of hyperthyroidism, and a more rare form.

As far as treatment is concerned, Carbimazole is not available here in the States. There are many medications available here to treat an overactive thyroid, but if you have a single or multiple thyroid nodules that are responsible for the overproduction of thyroid hormone surgery could also be an option. Radioactive Iodine is generally used to treat Graves disease, which is doesn't sound like you have.

You will probably be referred to an endocrinologist, and will likely have a thyroid scan performed (or other test) to evaluate your thyroid, and to figure out whether it is the entire gland that is responsible or nodule(s).

Finally, hyperthyroidism can cause the spleen to enlarge, and this is on the left side of your abdomen. Mention this to your endocrinologist. "Thyroid storm" is a condition in which thyroid hormones are dangerous elevated, and this is an emergency. You do not sound like you have this entity.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Take care.

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