[nativegirl]

#1017843

Hi everyone – thank you for your information and experience. I too am just being diagnosed with Graves, and didn’t think it was a big deal – I would be able to get some pills get cured and go on my way … it sounds a little more complicated. I have a few basic questions you may be able to help with. I’m taking beta blocker metoprolol (and still have high heart rate), tranxene anti anxiety, prozac and now thyroid medication methimazole. Any tips on these? Esp the thyroid rx – how long before I get relief? I miss walking/running/biking – can I start doing these things without having a heart attack ?( as long as I feel up to it of course). Will I ever be able to quit shaking? Am I niave to think I can take these pills, say prayers and get better forever? There is no family histroy of thyroid disease in my family, could stress really be the reason why this started over a year ago? Is it just that I am hyper, or has I always been hyperthyroid and didn’t know it? I just thought I was a spaz/airhead. Also, when will my hair stop falling out?
Thanks for listening!

[bloomlife]

#1061271

Everything does take a little time, but you will start feeling a little better step by step. Just stay in close touch with your doctor and they will give you a more accurate timeline, which should be doable if you have some kind of Affordable Health Insurance[/url:divuw1qw]. Welcome to the forums and best of luck with everything, you really have found the best online resource for Graves.

[Rosetoes]

#1061272

I too was just diagnosed with Grave Diseases. No family history of Thyroid disorder. A few years ago I took Metoprol for a rapid heart beat and it made me miserable, nightmares, head pressure and headaches and it never stopped my rapid heart rate.
I had a cardiac ablation that cured my heart issue. Very successful procedure.

With Graves disease, my doctor started me with Inderal which is a beta blocker. I swear I feel no different other than my heart rate is 70 now. Also, Inderal has a anti anxiety effect as well. Before the beta blocker the normal range was 120 – 130 and 105 at rest (in bed). This had been going on for 3 weeks before I went to my doctor.

Ive been on Methimzole for 5 weeks and I feel fantastic. I started to notice a difference after 3 weeks. I could sleep at night, no nervous feelings, no more rapid heart rate. Inderal really worked for me.

It is a hard pill for me to swallow to know that stress caused this, but it did. No one in my family has Thyroid issues! By the way, you will be able to be active again, give it a few weeks. I loss 18 pounds, which was the only good thing that happened with this disorder.

Good Luck!

[Kimberly]

#1061273

@nativegirl – hello and welcome! I responded to your other post on the "…considering meds/RAI" thread.

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