Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Recently, I went to a gynecologist because I had painful periods, anxiety, weight loss, dizziness, and total exhaustion. She suggested I get an ultrasound of my uterus, breasts, and thyroid done. She also tested my thyroid hormones. I was diagnosed with fibroids and hyperthyroidism. Can diet change help relieve my symptoms?
Kindly suggest.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern and would be happy to help.
You have thyroiditis and thyroid antibodies. However, your thyroid function seems normal. Also, you have polycystic ovaries. You can repeat the thyroid function tests two to three times a year. There is no need for medicines now. Regarding diet, you must avoid gluten and dairy products. Include selenium and iodine in your diet. Diet and exercise help in losing weight. Please share the list of medicines that you are using.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the response.
I was prescribed tablet Iodomarin 200 mg to be taken in the morning, tablet Serrata 10 mg twice a day, and Dolgit cream to rub on my thyroid at night. I have been using the medicines for ten days and feel nervous and hot, with a strange taste in my mouth and acne on my face and neck. Should I stop using the medicines?
Kindly suggest.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
There are very specific situations where potassium iodide is used in modern medicine. You do not need it, and it may not be safe also. So, I suggest you stop tablet Iodomarin (Potassium iodide). I suggest you take iodine fortified salt and cereal. Also, repeat TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and free T4 (thyroxine) in six weeks. Acne is a result of polycystic ovaries. Diet, exercise, and weight loss are important. Also, tablet Serrata (Serratiopeptidase) and Dolgit cream (Ibuprofen) need not be used.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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