Hyperthyroid
To be hyperthyroid, is to have an over-active thyroid gland. When the thyroid produces to much hormone, hyperthyroidism is the result.
Anxiety Symptoms in Hyperthyroidism 
Hyperthyroidism causes a sped-up metabolism and can cause the patient to feel hyper, edgy, nervous and anxious. While people with any thyroid disorder have potential to experience anxiety, those with hyperthyroidism are especially vulnerable to chronic and severe anxiety symptoms. How To Recognize Graves´ Disease  [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: Grave´s disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Read about the signs and symptoms of this disease that causes an overactive thyroid gland. How To Treat Graves´ Disease [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: If you read the article entitled "How To Recognize Graves´ Disease", you´ll also want to read this article about the treatments for autoimmune hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism and Its Causes
Hyperthyroidism is a condition of excess thyroid hormone. When hormone levels are too high, the resulting sped up metabolism in the body, causes hyperthyroid symptoms. This article further describes this over-active thyroid condition and the causes of it. Hypothyroid & Hyperthyroid at the Same Time
Some patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism experience spells of hyperthyroidism (Hashitoxicosis). When this happens, their Doctor should test them for "TSI antibodies", which normally occur with Grave's Disease. If the antibodies are present, they may be a candidate for "block & replace" therapy. My Own Experience With Hashitoxicosis
Just before I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis, I experienced a phase of hyperthyroidism. I lost about eight pounds in only a couple of weeks and had spells of sweating, anxiety etc... I now know I was experiencing mild to moderate Hashitoxicosis. What is Hashitoxicosis?
This article gives a general overview of this condition (Hashitoxicosis) that occurs in some patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism and causes them intermittent symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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