[amosmcd]

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It seems to have gotten worse with the increase in my PTU dose from 50 twice a day, to 50mg three times a day. I seem to worry about everything. Ive been just unreasonably anxious to the point where yesterday I didn’t do anything I had planned, due to feeling overwhelmed with what I had to do: Go for my walk, make chicken soup from a leftover roast chicken, and go grocery shopping. I’ve been almost panicked with worry after my 21 year old son cracked the plastic cover on my new treadmill while we were putting it back in the box (it’s missing the very first part we needed for assembly.) I’m so worried about this nullifying the warranty I’ve been afraid to order a new part, although it would never have been put back in the box if the part was not missing. Today I want to do what I didn’t do yesterday, but feel the same panicky feeling come over me. I can be a little anxious at times, but not this bad.

Not sure how to handle this! Suggestions? Thanks!
Amy

[amosmcd]

#1176214

I’m feeling a little better now. Went for a long walk, got my chicken stock bubbling on the stove. So I feel like I got something done. Still very anxious over the treadmill. I dream about it, I’ve been so upset about it. My son said he’ll pay for the broken cover, but I’m anxious (ha) to have it up and running because rain is forecast soon. I got off my walking schedule while I was in California. I feel like I’m gaining too much weight on the PTU and don’t want to.

It has not helped that after 14 months, my period started 5 days ago. My FSH lab test result says “Menopausal.” I’m 55, right at the age when my Mom hit menopause. So now I have another year at least til I’m done with this. ARGH.

Amy

[Bobbi]

#1176215

I’m sorry you’re having these added issues, Amy. Going through hormonal changes of any kind is the pits. I found that repeating the serenity prayer like a mantra helped a bit when I was where you are now. It truly helps to know what you can and cannot control, and then focus on the can part of things, not the cannot.

Wishing you a better day today.

[Kimberly]

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Hi Amy – I’ve not heard any other reports of anxiety being associated with increased doses of PTU. I can’t recall when you last had labs done, but anxiety can definitely be associated with hyperthyroidism. If it’s been a few weeks — and if the anxiety continues — it would certainly be worth checking labs again.

I can certainly see why the treadmill issue is weighing heavily on your mind…super frustrating to make a major investment and then not be able to use it right away!

One of the things (many) things I am working on for 2013 is to take action on unpleasant tasks and stressful issues, rather than letting them hang over my head. Perhaps a phone call to the manufacturer would help you stop worrying over this issue. Hopefully, they will be willing to work with you, but if not, at least you will *know* for sure instead of running through all the different scenarios in your head!

Take care!

[snelsen]

#1176217

Hi Amy, yes, I think calling the customer service folks about the treadmill is a good thing to do. Having said that, dealing with customer service can be VERY frustrating. I hope that turns out ok, and I suspect it will. I suggest you ask about the return policy, for you might even be able to simply exchange it, since a part was missing initially. Hope it goes well.

Hard to separate anxiety re “life” and anxiety re hyper, so good advice by Kimberly to consider asking for labs if you see yourself getting more hyper.
Shirley

[amosmcd]

#1176218

Thanks to everyone for the support! I felt much better the next day. I called customer service and the broken cover is covered under the warranty. However they don’t have any in stock right now plus it’ll take at least 4-6 weeks to get the missing parts, so I’m going to the store to ask to return it. Not sure if I’ll buy another one or not. Still anxious over what to do. I’m seeing my primary care doc next Weds and will ask her to draw my labs. I wake up each morning very anxious, which is not normal for me. I’ve just felt weird on the PTU. Like my brain is not normally functioning, cognitively.

I normally can talk myself out of anxious moments, but am having more trouble lately. I feel better knowing I’ll see my doc soon.

Thanks again for all of the advice. I’m so glad I have this group to turn to for caring support.

Amy

[amosmcd]

#1176219

Okay, the store will let me return the treadmill. I’ve decided to try just exchanging it for a new one. They will let me open it in the store before taking it home to make sure it has all the parts.

Normally, I have no trouble being assertive and handling this sort of thing. I guess I’m just overwhelmed with a bunch of stuff lately that has me feeling tentative and anxious. Hopefully things will improve now that the holidays are past. I’ll return the treadmill Sunday, and I always have my Wii until I get the new treadmill assembled. This time I’ll ask my brother to help.

This evening I’m going with my oldest son to see Les Miserables. We’ve both loved the story since he was a little boy. Fun!

Amy

[Kimberly]

#1176220

Sounds like the right decision with the treadmill.

Enjoy the movie — you definitely deserve a fun evening out!

[amosmcd]

#1176221

Thanks, Kimberly! It was a great movie and a relaxing evening.

Amy

[snelsen]

#1176222

Graves’ or no Graves’. The treadmill incident would have put me ’round the bend, and I would have felt very stressed about it until I had some answers.
Good job, Amy, and the outcome is great.
I LOVED Les Mis. So glad you liked it a lot, too.
I just got back to Seattle. More later.
Shirley

[Bobbi]

#1176223

Just fyi: although lots and lots of folks did well on PTU, I did not. I had normal labs, but felt utterly rotten. My primary complaint about it was that my brain felt like molasses all the time. (That is obviously NOT “anxiety,” like you are reporting.) I believe that different folks respond differently to the same meds. So it is important for you to try to weed through what is going on, and try to figure out whether these meds are for you or not.

[amosmcd]

#1176224

Bobbi, that’s kind of like I felt on Methimazole, slow, sedated & foggy, but it worked well. I don’t feel like that on PTU. Lots of energy, but I don’t think it’s working very well. I didn’t feel this anxious when I was hyper! In any case, I see my primary care doc tomorrow for other things, but my endo said I can get my labs drawn there (a month early.) I’m also going to get the name of a thyroid surgeon and another endo from my primary care doc.

In treadmill news, I exchanged the first one and opened the second one’s box in the store. Lo and behold, right on top was a bag with the arts missing from the first one. And it had more small parts than I thought were missing! My brother’s going to help me assemble it after my doctor appt. I may get to use it soon. It’s only been a month since I bought the first one! lol

I’ll be glad when I get thyroid and treadmill issues done!

Amy

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