Earlier this year, I went for health screening and all my test results were fine. But then a few weeks ago, I noticed that I was losing drastic weight and that my pulse was faster than usual so I went for further blood tests and the results showed that my thyroid levels were way off the charts! The T3 Total & T4 Free were doubled, whilst the Tg Ab was 4x higher than the normal range.
I asked my specialist why the sudden onset of my hyperthyroidism as I recovered from it in 2008 and he explained that it's usually triggered by stressful events.
And I thought I was fine. Never knew I could be so vulnerable until my health is affected.
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Showing posts with label Malicious me. Show all posts
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Pulau Tenggol, Terengganu
So I went scuba diving again, after 2 years! As it's been so long, I've forgotten all the basics. How to setup the tank, BCD (that's short for Buoyancy Control Device - sort of like a life jacket that divers use underwater), regulator etc. On one of the dive trips, I even forgot to wear my weight belt! Luckily Paul, the friendly and oh-so-knowledgeable resort manager helped me wear it whilst we were bobbing on the water surface.
Pictures courtesy of Pummkin
There are 3 resorts on the island but we stayed at Tenggol Island Beach Resort and I recommend you do the same. Food there is excellent, rooms are clean with hot water shower and air-conditioning and the resort manager Paul is a really nice guy. I will definitely go back!
Pictures courtesy of Pummkin
There are 3 resorts on the island but we stayed at Tenggol Island Beach Resort and I recommend you do the same. Food there is excellent, rooms are clean with hot water shower and air-conditioning and the resort manager Paul is a really nice guy. I will definitely go back!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
roundfish is full of shit, literally
Sunday, 10am - go toilet
Monday 2am - go toilet
Monday 7:30am - go toilet
Monday 5:30pm - go toilet
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Harrowing Toilet Break
The whole shopping floor was quiet and empty as all the shops were closed, but I had to go to the toilet. So I headed toward the toilet sign and pushed open the huge exit door. I had to turn left, walk a bit then turn right before I reached the toilet. Just outside, there was a cleaning trolley but no one was around. I went into the toilet, expecting to see a cleaner but I was all alone. The 2nd cubicle was closed so I assumed there was someone inside. But the whole toilet was just too quiet and I was a little suspicious. Perhaps some men are in the toilet trying to secretly record a video of girls pee-ing, I thought.
Although doubtful, I still chose the cubicle next to the one with the closed door because it was the cleanest. I locked the door behind me, hung my bag on the door hook and started pee-ing. When I finished and was about to wear my pants, I heard the door to the toilet creak open and then of course, I heard footsteps. Perhaps I was very paranoid and my imaginations were running wild because of all the hundreds of emails that I've read about such incidents happening in public toilets.
Anyway, I was wearing my pants when I saw a shadow just outside my door. I quickly pulled up my pants and listened... and tried to look at what the shadow was doing. Nothing happened. Perhaps the person is trying to was her hands at the sink just outside my door, I thought. Then all of a sudden, I saw my toilet door being unlocked, from the outside. The latch was slowly but surely being sled opened...
Alarm bells ringing in my head, I immediately pushed and slammed the door shut and latched the door lock. I didn't manage to close it the first time so I tried nervously to slam the door again and latch the door. Then I shouted "EH, WHO'S THAT?!", hoping desperately to scare away the person outside my toilet cubicle. I guess it worked because I heard some male noises and the person scurried away.
Being all alone, locked in a cubicle of a totally empty toilet and wondering what I should do next, I stayed in the cubicle for 2 seconds. Then I decided to go out. I figured that if I just stayed, he was gonna come get me anyway and I probably had a better chance running. So I came out of the toilet and even remembered to wash my hands then walk toward the main toilet door. I hesitated. What if he was waiting for me outside? What if there was a bunch of crazy men? Well I didn't wanna stay in the toilet too so I thought I'd just open the door to check and if there were crazy men then I'd run back into the toilet. So I pushed opened the door and I saw them standing there!
The indian lady cleaner was standing by her cleaning trolley and there was a male security guard beside her. I thought I looked nervous and scared but perhaps my face showed otherwise. The security guard upon seeing me started to apologise profusely and said that the cleaner told him that the toilet was empty. He tried to explain that he was just checking the toilets but I wasn't really listening. I was just happy and so damn relieved to realise that it was just the security guard trying to do his last round of checks before locking the toilet doors.
Although there was nothing to be afraid of, but the sight of my door latch opening and the whole experience gave me a good fright. Even 5 minutes after it all happened, I was still a little shaky and my fingers were shivering. Now I know why some girls just stand rooted to the ground when faced with danger and aren't able to fight back.
Although doubtful, I still chose the cubicle next to the one with the closed door because it was the cleanest. I locked the door behind me, hung my bag on the door hook and started pee-ing. When I finished and was about to wear my pants, I heard the door to the toilet creak open and then of course, I heard footsteps. Perhaps I was very paranoid and my imaginations were running wild because of all the hundreds of emails that I've read about such incidents happening in public toilets.
Anyway, I was wearing my pants when I saw a shadow just outside my door. I quickly pulled up my pants and listened... and tried to look at what the shadow was doing. Nothing happened. Perhaps the person is trying to was her hands at the sink just outside my door, I thought. Then all of a sudden, I saw my toilet door being unlocked, from the outside. The latch was slowly but surely being sled opened...
Alarm bells ringing in my head, I immediately pushed and slammed the door shut and latched the door lock. I didn't manage to close it the first time so I tried nervously to slam the door again and latch the door. Then I shouted "EH, WHO'S THAT?!", hoping desperately to scare away the person outside my toilet cubicle. I guess it worked because I heard some male noises and the person scurried away.
Being all alone, locked in a cubicle of a totally empty toilet and wondering what I should do next, I stayed in the cubicle for 2 seconds. Then I decided to go out. I figured that if I just stayed, he was gonna come get me anyway and I probably had a better chance running. So I came out of the toilet and even remembered to wash my hands then walk toward the main toilet door. I hesitated. What if he was waiting for me outside? What if there was a bunch of crazy men? Well I didn't wanna stay in the toilet too so I thought I'd just open the door to check and if there were crazy men then I'd run back into the toilet. So I pushed opened the door and I saw them standing there!
The indian lady cleaner was standing by her cleaning trolley and there was a male security guard beside her. I thought I looked nervous and scared but perhaps my face showed otherwise. The security guard upon seeing me started to apologise profusely and said that the cleaner told him that the toilet was empty. He tried to explain that he was just checking the toilets but I wasn't really listening. I was just happy and so damn relieved to realise that it was just the security guard trying to do his last round of checks before locking the toilet doors.
Although there was nothing to be afraid of, but the sight of my door latch opening and the whole experience gave me a good fright. Even 5 minutes after it all happened, I was still a little shaky and my fingers were shivering. Now I know why some girls just stand rooted to the ground when faced with danger and aren't able to fight back.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
a series of blur-dom
It usually takes 10-15 mins on a direct bus from where I live to my aunt's condominium but today, I boarded 3 different buses, walked quite a bit and the whole journey took almost an hour.
I was listening to my iPod when I saw bus 109 approaching so I retrieved my EZLink card from my bag and boarded the bus as soon as it reached the bus bay. I chose a seat near the TV to watch (and listen) with 1 ear while the other was still listening to my iPod. After a few turns, I looked out the window and realised that the route didn't look familiar. I walked toward the bus driver to ask him where the bus was headed when I saw a sign that said 105!
Knowing that I boarded the wrong bus - I immediately sounded the bus bell and got off at the next stop. Luckily, the bus had not gone very far and so I back tracked. After a 15-mins walk, I arrived at a bus stop and looked at the bus guide. There was a bus which was headed to my aunt's home and as soon as I saw it, I boarded bus 156. As I wasn't sure how long the bus ride would take, I took out my iPod and started playing games on it. After some time, I looked up and didn't recognise the roads. It looked like I was going in the wrong direction so I immediately pressed the bus bell and again, got off at the next bus stop.
So I looked at the bus guide at the bus stop and realised that I was on the correct bus! Because I had taken a wrong bus at first, that made me lose my bearings and I forgot where I was. In the end, I boarded bus 109 (which I was supposed to board at first) and arrived at my aunt's place late and hungry.
I was listening to my iPod when I saw bus 109 approaching so I retrieved my EZLink card from my bag and boarded the bus as soon as it reached the bus bay. I chose a seat near the TV to watch (and listen) with 1 ear while the other was still listening to my iPod. After a few turns, I looked out the window and realised that the route didn't look familiar. I walked toward the bus driver to ask him where the bus was headed when I saw a sign that said 105!
Knowing that I boarded the wrong bus - I immediately sounded the bus bell and got off at the next stop. Luckily, the bus had not gone very far and so I back tracked. After a 15-mins walk, I arrived at a bus stop and looked at the bus guide. There was a bus which was headed to my aunt's home and as soon as I saw it, I boarded bus 156. As I wasn't sure how long the bus ride would take, I took out my iPod and started playing games on it. After some time, I looked up and didn't recognise the roads. It looked like I was going in the wrong direction so I immediately pressed the bus bell and again, got off at the next bus stop.
So I looked at the bus guide at the bus stop and realised that I was on the correct bus! Because I had taken a wrong bus at first, that made me lose my bearings and I forgot where I was. In the end, I boarded bus 109 (which I was supposed to board at first) and arrived at my aunt's place late and hungry.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Blood Donor No More
I am devastated.
2 years ago, I found out that I had hyperactive thyroid (read about it here) and was on medication for 2 years until February this year. While I was on Carbimazole (medication to treat Hyperthyroidism), the Doctors told me that I can't donate blood. Now that my Thyroid is back to normal and I'm off medication - I decided to call the Blood Bank and check when I can start donating blood again. The Doctor asked me what was the cause of my hyperthyroidism and I told him it's genetic. He explained that it falls under the autoimmune category and that means that I cannot donate blood - for life.
I have never believed in donating money or material goods so I always looked forward to donating blood, to giving life... but I can no longer do that and I'm really disappointed.
2 years ago, I found out that I had hyperactive thyroid (read about it here) and was on medication for 2 years until February this year. While I was on Carbimazole (medication to treat Hyperthyroidism), the Doctors told me that I can't donate blood. Now that my Thyroid is back to normal and I'm off medication - I decided to call the Blood Bank and check when I can start donating blood again. The Doctor asked me what was the cause of my hyperthyroidism and I told him it's genetic. He explained that it falls under the autoimmune category and that means that I cannot donate blood - for life.
I have never believed in donating money or material goods so I always looked forward to donating blood, to giving life... but I can no longer do that and I'm really disappointed.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Precordial Catch Syndrome
Do you ever get a piercing pain in your chest, usually on your left side under your rib, which almost feels like a bubble ready to burst?
It causes you to catch your breath, and you try not to breathe in or breathe out too much because it’s extremely painful either way. You take short, staggered breaths and try not to move. Finally, you work up the courage to take a sharp inhale or exhale. You feel a sensation similar to a bubble bursting and the pain is gone.
I used to experience this and still do, sometimes. Never knew what it was called but I managed to find out that the medical term is Precordial Catch Syndrome. It is actually a very common condition and most people have experienced it.
Many people mistakenly believe that they are having a heart attack at the onset of this type of pain. While the pain is strong and located in an area that would seem like the heart, this condition is not a heart attack, nor is it heart related.
Precordial Catch Syndrome (PCS) is the most common cause of recurring chest pain. It is also sometimes known as “a stitch in the side” or “Texidor’s twinge”. It occurs most often in children and teenagers, but does persist into adulthood as well. The pain occurs just under the left nipple, near where you feel the heart beat most strongly on the front of the chest, and comes on very suddenly.
People experiencing PCS need no particular treatment at all. Usually, just the reassurance that they aren’t having something dangerous happening is all that they need to hear to set their minds at ease. PCS should not interfere with normal activity, and there’s no reason to use any form of medication.
If you are experiencing PCS, it may be worth a visit to the doctor just to go over the symptoms to be sure that it is not a different condition that could be more serious. Doctors can easily tell the difference between a serious heart condition and Precordial Catch Syndrome just by talking with the patient, and doing a physical examination.
In the meantime, you can rest assured that your extremely painful, stabbing feeling is completely normal and only a minor inconvenience. And remember, the key to getting rid of the pain quickly is to just work up the courage to take that deep breath, scream in pain, and be done with it.
For more information, go to http://www.failedsuccess.com/index.php?/weblog/comments/precordial_catch_syndrome_chest_pain/
It causes you to catch your breath, and you try not to breathe in or breathe out too much because it’s extremely painful either way. You take short, staggered breaths and try not to move. Finally, you work up the courage to take a sharp inhale or exhale. You feel a sensation similar to a bubble bursting and the pain is gone.
I used to experience this and still do, sometimes. Never knew what it was called but I managed to find out that the medical term is Precordial Catch Syndrome. It is actually a very common condition and most people have experienced it.
Many people mistakenly believe that they are having a heart attack at the onset of this type of pain. While the pain is strong and located in an area that would seem like the heart, this condition is not a heart attack, nor is it heart related.
Precordial Catch Syndrome (PCS) is the most common cause of recurring chest pain. It is also sometimes known as “a stitch in the side” or “Texidor’s twinge”. It occurs most often in children and teenagers, but does persist into adulthood as well. The pain occurs just under the left nipple, near where you feel the heart beat most strongly on the front of the chest, and comes on very suddenly.
These onsets of pain can occur frequently, sometimes several times a day, and can occur when exercising, resting, or when in virtually any other state. Doctors have not been able to correlate PCS with any particular triggers, such as heavy activity or the like. However, there are some doctors that believe things like heavy or irregular breathing or even posture could play some type of role in bringing about an episode of PCS.
At this time, doctors and researchers do not know what causes the pain associated with PCS. The most accepted theory is that the pain is the result of a pinched nerve somewhere. Due to the fact that the onsets of PCS are so quick and disappear just as quickly, it’s hard for doctors to actually see the condition in action.
While doctors aren’t sure of the actual causes, they are sure that it poses no danger. They believe it to be a completely benign condition and is most certainly not cause for alarm. For this reason, there is not a lot of information or studies regarding the physical cause of PCS available. Doctors feel no need to intensify study of something they know to be only a minor inconvenience.
The only real worry is that sometimes, what seemed like PCS, could possibly turn out to be something more serious. The following are signs of more concerning illness:
- Chest pain that extends into the left side of the jaw or arm
- Chest pain that a person describes as a “heavy” feeling
- Pain that does not improve at least a little after 24 hours of regular doses of ibuprofen
- Fever
- Cough, especially a cough that produces phlegm ("flem," or “flame")
- Extreme anxiety with the pain or a feeling of “impending doom”
- Blueness or paleness of the lips or fingernails
- An irregular, rapid, or pounding heart rate
- Marked difficulty breathing or catching one’s breath (different from mild pain with breathing)
People experiencing PCS need no particular treatment at all. Usually, just the reassurance that they aren’t having something dangerous happening is all that they need to hear to set their minds at ease. PCS should not interfere with normal activity, and there’s no reason to use any form of medication.
If you are experiencing PCS, it may be worth a visit to the doctor just to go over the symptoms to be sure that it is not a different condition that could be more serious. Doctors can easily tell the difference between a serious heart condition and Precordial Catch Syndrome just by talking with the patient, and doing a physical examination.
In the meantime, you can rest assured that your extremely painful, stabbing feeling is completely normal and only a minor inconvenience. And remember, the key to getting rid of the pain quickly is to just work up the courage to take that deep breath, scream in pain, and be done with it.
For more information, go to http://www.failedsuccess.com/index.php?/weblog/comments/precordial_catch_syndrome_chest_pain/
Sunday, March 01, 2009
from Stingingly Painful to Sweet Scrumptious Sio Bak
I went out to the nearby coffee shop to buy lunch and as I was walking home, I tripped. There was no obstacle in my path and I wasn't wearing heels so I have no idea how I fell. One moment, I was swinging my lunch and walking happily with a song in my head and in an instant - I sled across the cemented floor, crushed my chicken rice lunch (which was still edible), hurt the back of my right palm, left knee, leg and toe.
Minutes after the fall
4 days after the fall
Doesn't the wound on the knee look like barbecued pork?
Minutes after the fall
4 days after the fall
Doesn't the wound on the knee look like barbecued pork?
Thursday, December 04, 2008
India
My colleague got married recently and invited me (and my boyfriend) to her wedding in Lucknow, India. On the day that I was scheduled to fly to New Delhi, there were terrorist attacks in Mumbai all over the news. At first, I didn't think much of it but one-by-one, my colleagues and family started calling me and asking me if I was still going to India which got me a little worried. But I went anyway and it was worth it. Here are some pictures that are hopefully, self explanatory.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
I love Pimples...
... especially on my forehead!
See, if you count them - there's about 14 of them on my forehead. They started appearing after I used The Body Shop's seaweed skincare range. Don't think they're bad, just doesn't suit my skin I guess. I've stopped using, hope the pimples go away as quickly as they appeared.
See, if you count them - there's about 14 of them on my forehead. They started appearing after I used The Body Shop's seaweed skincare range. Don't think they're bad, just doesn't suit my skin I guess. I've stopped using, hope the pimples go away as quickly as they appeared.
Door scrapes skin off foot
I had a blister from wearing my newly bought flatted shoes. So the skin on my ankle was tender. Today when I tried to close the toilet door, I roughly banged the door against my ankle and the skin came off. Here are pictures to show you my agony:
It only hurts when it gets wet though.
It only hurts when it gets wet though.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Lump on my Neck - 3rd update
Note: If you don't know what lump I'm talking about, then read this post first.
HISTOPATHOLOGY REPORT
Gross
Two pieces of tissue, measuring 0.8 x 0.5cm and 0.8 x 0.4cm. (A1-2, no reserve)
Microscopy
The histology shows a dermatofibroma. There are intertwining fascicles of spindle shaped fibroblastic and histiocytic type cells with typical storiform configuration. Nuclei are plump, mitotic activity not significant. The lesion is present within the lower dermis and extends into the subcutis as well as abuts against the skeletal muscles on the deeper aspect. On the periphery, there is a focal chronic inflammatory infiltrate and displaced appendages noted. Covering epidermis is unremarkable.
No malignancy is seen.
Diagnosis
Right Neck Nodule
Dermatofibroma.
The Doctor says that it is benign. In layman terms, he said that it was a cluster of scars. Like scarred tissue. Whatever, so long as I'm in no danger. hahaha
HISTOPATHOLOGY REPORT
Gross
Two pieces of tissue, measuring 0.8 x 0.5cm and 0.8 x 0.4cm. (A1-2, no reserve)
Microscopy
The histology shows a dermatofibroma. There are intertwining fascicles of spindle shaped fibroblastic and histiocytic type cells with typical storiform configuration. Nuclei are plump, mitotic activity not significant. The lesion is present within the lower dermis and extends into the subcutis as well as abuts against the skeletal muscles on the deeper aspect. On the periphery, there is a focal chronic inflammatory infiltrate and displaced appendages noted. Covering epidermis is unremarkable.
No malignancy is seen.
Diagnosis
Right Neck Nodule
Dermatofibroma.
The Doctor says that it is benign. In layman terms, he said that it was a cluster of scars. Like scarred tissue. Whatever, so long as I'm in no danger. hahaha
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Lollipop
Looks yummy, doesn't it? I can imagine the minty - sweet flavour in my mouth. What kind of lollipop do you think this is? Those soft gummy kind or the hard shelled type with juices in the middle? Perhaps this next picture might explain a thousand words:
Yup, that's right. It's a lollipop belly ring. To be precise, they are called Candy Stripe Belly Button Rings and I got mine today! The piercing artist is my long time school and classmate, Tee Wen. She's pretty good, check out her blog for more details. I strongly recommend Tee Wen to humans who are interested in hurting yourself.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Lump on my Neck - 2nd update
Note: If you don't know what lump I'm talking about, then read this post first.
I went to see the specialist today to have the lump removed. The first time I had a surgery when I was a kid, around 6-7 years old. My Mother was still alive then. All I remember was the nurses drawing blood from my arms and giving me GA (General Anesthetic). The next thing I know, I woke up and was lying on the bed and the surgery had already been done.
Today is my 2nd surgery in. The Doctor said it would be a minor surgery so I thought, he'd just inject me with LA (Local Anesthetic) and remove the lump by sucking it out with a syringe or something. Well, this is how it actually went:
I went to see the specialist today to have the lump removed. The first time I had a surgery when I was a kid, around 6-7 years old. My Mother was still alive then. All I remember was the nurses drawing blood from my arms and giving me GA (General Anesthetic). The next thing I know, I woke up and was lying on the bed and the surgery had already been done.
Today is my 2nd surgery in. The Doctor said it would be a minor surgery so I thought, he'd just inject me with LA (Local Anesthetic) and remove the lump by sucking it out with a syringe or something. Well, this is how it actually went:
- The nurse asked me to remove my T-shirt, bra and pants
- Then I was made to wear those disposable surgical robe (or whatever you call it)
- I had to lie down on my side
- They covered me with this operating disposable cloth where there's a small whole in the middle - from which the Doctor will work through
- They injected anesthetic which hurt a bit
- Then the Doctor started to scrape and I heard "krrek... krrek..." noises which made my hair stand
- It didn't hurt but I could feel him pulling/ pressing on my neck
- There was blood (I could hear from their conversation)
- Then there was a part where he used static to clean the wound too. I felt a bit of pain there
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Lump on my Neck - 1st update
Note: If you don't know what lump I'm talking about, then read this post first.
I went to see the specialist today and he confirmed that it's just a benign cyst. Meaning, it's harmless. It's only under the skin. I can leave it there or I can have it removed. He said that if he removes it, there will be a little scar. I have opted to remove the lump on 12th June.
I think, a little scratch mark is less visible than the lump. Right?
I went to see the specialist today and he confirmed that it's just a benign cyst. Meaning, it's harmless. It's only under the skin. I can leave it there or I can have it removed. He said that if he removes it, there will be a little scar. I have opted to remove the lump on 12th June.
I think, a little scratch mark is less visible than the lump. Right?
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Lump on my Neck
My cousin discovered a little lump on my neck. I didn't realise I had it because I don't usually look specifically at my neck in the mirror and the lump isn't big. But it is visible. See for yourself:
You'll see two lumps. It's the skin coloured one on the right. The left darker one is a mole.
You'll see two lumps. It's the skin coloured one on the right. The left darker one is a mole.
I went to see the General Practitioner on 27th (Tuesday). After much touching, handling, pinching and a little molesting - she said that it looked like a sebaceous cyst. According to her, it didn't look or feel like a lymph node. In other words, it is a harmless lump. It's probably just a buildup of fats or oil.
Then I highlighted that my Mother died of cancer (stomach) and she thought... she'd better send me to a specialist, just to be safe. So my appointment with the surgeon is next Wednesday. I simply can't wait...
Then I highlighted that my Mother died of cancer (stomach) and she thought... she'd better send me to a specialist, just to be safe. So my appointment with the surgeon is next Wednesday. I simply can't wait...
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
Since last night, I had heart palpitations. My pulse was about 115 per minute. After I slept awhile, it slowed down to about 80 but whenever I walked, I could feel my pulse and it was beating very fast. Today when we went to the airport to send Ah Chi and Khor Khor off, I stood at the baggage counter to check my weight. I got a shock when I saw that I only weighed 48.8 kgs! Just 3 weeks ago when I donated blood at SGH, I was a hefty 51+ kg!
That got me worried a bit. But I had to go to class as we had to present our group project. So I went to class anyway. After class, I headed straight to the Singapore General Hospital. Walking from the MRT to the hospital made by heart beat at 120 per minute. I had to wait awhile but the whole thing took a few hours! I arrived at the hospital at approximately 4:25pm and left at 11:30pm. 3 Khor Tiew, Papa, Mummy and Ah Ying came to visit me at around 10:45pm and brought me home. 3 Khor was at a wedding dinner so she couldn't come.
I have Hyperactive thyroid. It measured at 66.9 (which is supposedly quite high) and double H. I don't know what all these terms are. I have been given an appointment to meet with the Endocrine specialist. I'll check with him then.
I'm quite sad because I am a regular and avid blood donor. With this condition now, I am no longer able to donate blood. *sigh* Oh and don't worry all of you. I have seen the doctor, I am on medication so I'm fine, just wanted to tell you what happened to me today...
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The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid produces hormones that affect your body's metabolism and energy level.
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease. This occurs when the body's immune system overstimulates the thyroid.
Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism are:
- Jitteriness, shaking, increased nervousness, irritability
- Rapid heart beat or palpitations
- Feeling hot
- Weight loss
- Fatigue, feeling exhausted
- More frequent bowel movements
- Shorter or lighter menstrual periods
That got me worried a bit. But I had to go to class as we had to present our group project. So I went to class anyway. After class, I headed straight to the Singapore General Hospital. Walking from the MRT to the hospital made by heart beat at 120 per minute. I had to wait awhile but the whole thing took a few hours! I arrived at the hospital at approximately 4:25pm and left at 11:30pm. 3 Khor Tiew, Papa, Mummy and Ah Ying came to visit me at around 10:45pm and brought me home. 3 Khor was at a wedding dinner so she couldn't come.
I have Hyperactive thyroid. It measured at 66.9 (which is supposedly quite high) and double H. I don't know what all these terms are. I have been given an appointment to meet with the Endocrine specialist. I'll check with him then.
I'm quite sad because I am a regular and avid blood donor. With this condition now, I am no longer able to donate blood. *sigh* Oh and don't worry all of you. I have seen the doctor, I am on medication so I'm fine, just wanted to tell you what happened to me today...
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The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid produces hormones that affect your body's metabolism and energy level.The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease. This occurs when the body's immune system overstimulates the thyroid.
Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism are:
- Jitteriness, shaking, increased nervousness, irritability
- Rapid heart beat or palpitations
- Feeling hot
- Weight loss
- Fatigue, feeling exhausted
- More frequent bowel movements
- Shorter or lighter menstrual periods
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