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What Causes Fatigue After Eating In A Person With Thyroid Disorder?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Question: Male 49. Had Undiagnosed Hashimoto's for 10 years.  Now taking 100mcg T4 day.  Also recently diagnosed Diabetes melitus, 2grammes metformin daily. BMI=20, now exercise several hours a week. Problem is have terrible fatigue 20mins after eating especially in morning, unrelated to carbs in meal, only volume of food, subsides 2-3 hours later.  Occasional, random, mild, pain left side of chest, not exercise induced. current BP left arm 108/71 right arm 124/78 (avg). Possible Cardio issue? What test is recomended
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cardiac problems probably happening with Hashimoto's&diabetes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Hypothyroidism that is accompanying Hashimoto's and diabetes are risk factors for cardiac disease although your symptoms are not typical for hear issues.

If I was his caring doctor would evaluate his cardio-vascular system first through:
- ECG
- cardiac echo
- Stress test

Furthermore, a complete cardiac check up is recommended every year together with monitoring of TSH and thyroid hormones (T3, T4).

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard
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What Causes Fatigue After Eating In A Person With Thyroid Disorder?

Brief Answer: Cardiac problems probably happening with Hashimoto's&diabetes Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. Hypothyroidism that is accompanying Hashimoto's and diabetes are risk factors for cardiac disease although your symptoms are not typical for hear issues. If I was his caring doctor would evaluate his cardio-vascular system first through: - ECG - cardiac echo - Stress test Furthermore, a complete cardiac check up is recommended every year together with monitoring of TSH and thyroid hormones (T3, T4). Hope it was of help! Dr.Benard