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A Little Less Than Two Months Ago, I Was Dx
Question: A little less than two months ago, I was Dx with subacute thyroiditis. I was hyperthyroid until about a week ago. At one point, I was admitted to the hospital for suspected thyroid storm after my heart rate reached a sustained 140 BPM for several hours.
I was given IV propranolol, and continued propranolol and methimazole for several weeks. I have since stopped propranolol and methimazole. It’s been about a week since I’ve stopped.
My resting heart rate has historically been around the 70s. Now, it is 10-15 BPM lower for the last few days. My blood pressure varies throughout the day. In the past, it was around 120/80. Using the same cuff now, it measures 107/72. I repeated four times and got similar results.
Any thoughts on what could cause this? I take pantoprazole and clonazepam daily, and dupixent weekly.
I was given IV propranolol, and continued propranolol and methimazole for several weeks. I have since stopped propranolol and methimazole. It’s been about a week since I’ve stopped.
My resting heart rate has historically been around the 70s. Now, it is 10-15 BPM lower for the last few days. My blood pressure varies throughout the day. In the past, it was around 120/80. Using the same cuff now, it measures 107/72. I repeated four times and got similar results.
Any thoughts on what could cause this? I take pantoprazole and clonazepam daily, and dupixent weekly.
An additional note: I was hospitalized around October 6. Shortly after, I contracted Covid, which left me with a cough that lingers to today.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I passed carefully through your medical history and would like to explain that it is necessary to closely control your thyroid function tests periodically.
A probable viral infection may have caused thyroiditis; as thyroid function usually fluctuates thereafter, it's important to manage therapy accordingly.
There comes a phase of possible hypothyroidism and it is required to re-check thyroid hormones level to assure that hormone supplementation is not necessary.
You should discuss with your attending physician on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to - Ask a Doctor- servjce!
I passed carefully through your medical history and would like to explain that it is necessary to closely control your thyroid function tests periodically.
A probable viral infection may have caused thyroiditis; as thyroid function usually fluctuates thereafter, it's important to manage therapy accordingly.
There comes a phase of possible hypothyroidism and it is required to re-check thyroid hormones level to assure that hormone supplementation is not necessary.
You should discuss with your attending physician on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
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