[grammy08]

#1019391

I was just diagnosed with Graves in Dec. and I had the radioactive iodine treatment during Christmas break (I’m a teacher). In the last 3-4 weeks I have put on about 15 lbs. and I feel like I have been ran over by a truck…I hurt all over…almost to the point of not being able to function. Had lab work done again last week and doctor called in perscription Friday for me to start immediately and I actually saw him yesterday. He said I went from hper to hypo much quicker than expected and the way I feel is normal and once I have been on the medicine long enough I will feel much better. Just want to know from soemeone who has Graves if the severe aches and pains are normal and about how long I can expect before I start to feeling better???

[Ski]

#1071348

Hi there!

Yep, all those symptoms are very normal when you’ve gone very hypo, and it WILL start to improve, now that you’re taking the thyroid hormone replacement. It will take time to get back to feeling well. It takes 4-6 weeks for the hormone you’re taking now to build up enough in your bloodstream so you can actually tell (by blood tests) how your body is doing with it. In the first couple of weeks, you may feel a little up & down, teeter-totter style, but after that you should settle in to a new feeling that’s better than hypo. After 4-6 weeks, have your blood tested again and see how you’re doing, then go from there. The initial dose is an educated GUESS, so you will need to spend some time dialing in to a perfect dose, but every day you are taking the replacement will be an improvement, I guarantee it. At this point, since you were SO hypo, your doctor will likely test you at four weeks, because if you still read hypo then, the doctor may want to raise your dose and help you get back to normal sooner. In the meantime, go easy. Your body is lacking energy (as if you need me to tell you that). It’s possible that some activity will help you to feel better, but go about it gently. You may experience muscle cramping while you’re still hypo, so you wouldn’t want to be too far from a "soft place to fall," just in case. Wishing all the best for you!! I’m glad you found us! ” title=”Very Happy” />

[grammy08]

#1071349

Thanks for the reply. Leave for my trip of a lifetime on May 31…going to Germany and I was so worried that I would still feel like I do today. ” title=”Smile” />

[Ski]

#1071350

You should definitely feel better by then, but don’t overbook yourself. The travel itself will be stressful, so make sure you leave yourself room to sit and recover at each step along the way. Enjoy your trip of a lifetime! Let us know how it goes! ” title=”Very Happy” />

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