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Have Hypothyroidism, Frequent Urination, Nausea, Tunnel Vision, Diaphoretic, Increased Heartbeat, Dizziness.
Question: I am a healthy 47 year old female with hypothyroid, on NatureThroid 6 grains for approx 4 months now. Normal weight etc, no other health issues. Got up in middle of night, had to urinate (a lot), and out of the blue I became incredibly nauseous, got tunnel vision and became extremely diaphoretic. I was seated at the time, and had to get down on the floor not to pass out. Took approx 5-10 min to recuperate. Heart felt like it was pounding through my chest. I was not "bearing down" nor was I hyperventilating. There was no logical reason for this to have happened. Have been getting odd dizzy spells off and on for the past few weeks. I have a prolapsed mitral valve but it's been checked and my ECG is always normal. I also have a benign lesion in my right frontal lobe, an AVM most likely per the doctor. I have no insurance now though.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Based on your description, the possibilities which need to be ruled out in such a scenario are:
1. Overdose of thyroid supplements which can cause diaphoresis and dizzy spells. Hence I will suggest getting the thyroid profile done to rule out the same. In case the T3 and T4 levels are high, then the dose of the thyroid supplements need to be reduced.
2. Another possibility is of some rhythm disturbance of the heart. A 24 hour ECG monitoring will help in ascertaining the underlying rhythm abnormality. An ECHO will also help in ruling out a structural defect in the heart apart from the MVP which might be the culprit in producing the mentioned symptoms.
3. Blood sugar should be checked especially if the repeat symptoms happen as a low blood sugar can also produce similar symptoms.
4. Another close possibility is something called as "micturition syncope" which is a vagal attack that occurs when as a person is passing urine. This is not a serious concern as compared to others.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Please accept my answer in case you have no follow up query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Thanks for posting your query.
Based on your description, the possibilities which need to be ruled out in such a scenario are:
1. Overdose of thyroid supplements which can cause diaphoresis and dizzy spells. Hence I will suggest getting the thyroid profile done to rule out the same. In case the T3 and T4 levels are high, then the dose of the thyroid supplements need to be reduced.
2. Another possibility is of some rhythm disturbance of the heart. A 24 hour ECG monitoring will help in ascertaining the underlying rhythm abnormality. An ECHO will also help in ruling out a structural defect in the heart apart from the MVP which might be the culprit in producing the mentioned symptoms.
3. Blood sugar should be checked especially if the repeat symptoms happen as a low blood sugar can also produce similar symptoms.
4. Another close possibility is something called as "micturition syncope" which is a vagal attack that occurs when as a person is passing urine. This is not a serious concern as compared to others.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Please accept my answer in case you have no follow up query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
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