How long to go?

[iang24]

After months of trying to figure out what is wrong with me, finally it seems I have hyperthyroidism. My Endocrinologist seems to be leaning toward Thyroiditus, Silent I presume because I have no pain. I'm waiting on an iodine uptake test to figure out if it's this or Graves. My question is; How long will the hyper stage last? I've been feeling terrible for over two months now - severe muscle fatigue and shortness of breath with exertion are my most troubling symptoms.
Will the recovery be gradual before I enter the hypo stage or will there be a quick swing?

[iang24]

Thanks for your reply. As far as I understand, the uptake test will show high uptake - Graves, or low uptake - Thyroiditis. I also had an ultrasound, which showed no nodules, so it looks like I have one condition or the other. I had a viral infection before all this started (Swine flu!) so that could point to the Thyroiditus as well.
If it is Silent Thyroiditus, my Endo said she would prefer not to give me anti-thyroid meds, just keep me on the beta-blockers.
'Hope you are feeling well soon.

[Mel98233]

i had my uptake and scan last wednesday found out today i have thyroiditis and an over active thyroid, i too am feeling terrible start meds tonight your symptoms sound about the same i didnt know that the uptake could rule out graves though. i am having all my lab results mailed to me so i should have them tomorrow or the next day. i would like to know how long it takes to feel better once medicated as well. ill keep you posted as to how im feeling not that your body will react the same way as mine but at least youll have someone to compare notes with... if you would like