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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Cycles In A Patient With Grave S Disease?

I m 31 years old, was diagnosed with Graves Disease at 29 then about 6 months later papillary thyroid cancer. I had a total thyroidectomy and RAI at that point. I take 125 mcg of levothyroxine daily and have been on an even keel for about a year. I ve had heavy menstrual cycles since the Graves Disease, but this month was different. It s extremely heavy, soaking a pad every hour for the past 24 hours. Extreme cramps, headache and exhaustion. Actually for the past week I ve been much more fatigued than normal. Is this a cause for worry?
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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A swelling of the neck and protrusion of the eyes resulting from an overactive thyroid gland.
Symptoms
The early symptoms of Graves’ disease may be confused with other conditions and make diagnosis a challenge. Some of the more common symptoms include:
Weight loss—despite increased appetite
Anxiety, restlessness, tremors, irritability, difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
Heat intolerance, sweating
Chest pain, palpitations
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
Increased stool frequency (with or without diarrhea)
Irregular menstrual periods
Muscle weakness
Difficulty controlling diabetes
Goiter
Prominent, bulging eyes
Vision problems (such as double vision).
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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Cycles In A Patient With Grave S Disease?

A swelling of the neck and protrusion of the eyes resulting from an overactive thyroid gland. Symptoms The early symptoms of Graves’ disease may be confused with other conditions and make diagnosis a challenge. Some of the more common symptoms include: Weight loss—despite increased appetite Anxiety, restlessness, tremors, irritability, difficulty sleeping (insomnia) Heat intolerance, sweating Chest pain, palpitations Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing Increased stool frequency (with or without diarrhea) Irregular menstrual periods Muscle weakness Difficulty controlling diabetes Goiter Prominent, bulging eyes Vision problems (such as double vision).