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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Eileen,
Hyper means that the thyroid is producing to much hormone and Hypo means the opposite. Most, if not all, of us that suffer from radiation damage to our thyroid develop Hypothyroidism.
Synthyroid corrects the Hypo problem by increasing the hormone level. An antithyroid medicine like Tapazole does the opposite and is prescribed for Hyperthyroidism.
Curiously enough the symptoms of either can be the same like feeling tired and the sweats so that's why it's important that the blood work be evaluated by a specialist.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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