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  • Anonymous
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    July 21, 2002 at 12:48 pm
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    Since there is a family history of GD, its always worth checking. I don’t think the disease is exclusively female at all. There are so many different symptoms, some people have only one or two, others have many. I don’t think any of the symptoms are typically male or female. Just make sure they get a full thyroid panel and make sure you see the numbers. You’ll see plently of people on this board whose doctors missed the diagnosis in the early stages.

    Anonymous
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    July 21, 2002 at 1:38 pm
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    Thanks. Since I haven’t made an appointment yet, is there a certain type of doctor I should see that would have a better chance understanding this, rather than just my GP? Should I be looking for an endocrinologist? I’ve got excellent health coverage, so the full range of options is open to me.

    I was doing more research today, and myself and my family have shown various other indicators of Graves: premature grey hair, vitiligo, hypertension, history of sporadic circulatory problems (not related to heart disease.) I myself have had periods of heat sensitivity and “flushing” since I was 20. It would be a relief — in a way — to finally put all the pieces together.

    BTW, let me know if I break any board rules…. as a newbie, it will be unintentional, so apologies in advance.

    Chris

    Anonymous
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    July 21, 2002 at 1:54 pm
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    Chris:
    You are describing some of the symptoms but my question to you, is it could it be more than one thing going on?
    Also Graves happens to men to :) That was cute

    Anonymous
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    July 21, 2002 at 1:56 pm
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    Nah a good endocrinologist would help tremendiously to test you and to determine if it truly is graves.

    I wish you much success.

    Anonymous
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    July 21, 2002 at 2:34 pm
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    Hi, Chris. I was diagnosed by local GP and chose to get an Endo. Glad I did, too. Trust factor is higher when I know that the doc knows what they are dealing with. But, be sure they do see Graves patients on a regular basis, because some specialize mostly with diabetes or other disorders. I chose a Clinic for a teaching hospital. They have the latest equipment/technology and are up-to-date on treatments, etc. And, each doc talks to the other about treatments (I also have thyroid eye disease). This web site, go to Home page, has MedlinePlus and it has doctor directory you can use to search. And, this disease doesn’t care about male or female. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, must be a duck! Good luck! Joy in NoGA mtns.

    Anonymous
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    July 21, 2002 at 3:42 pm
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    Hello, all. I’m a 38 year old male whose mother had Graves. I have been experiencing increasing fatigue over the past three years to the point now where I cannot do simple tasks (cleaning windows, lifting, etc.) without becoming exhausted and dizzy. I have an extreme sensitivity to heat within the past year, and am sweating profusely a lot (since I live in Florida, this is all the time.) I recently had a hiatal hernia and my doctors have been trying to figure out how the symptoms fit into a GI problem. I just realized that Graves may be the culprit, and that previous doctors may not have thought of it or tested for it. I have NO eye bulging or eye problems at this time.

    I am not asking for a diagnosis or medical advice, and am going to make an appointment shortly with another doctor to confirm all this. But my questions to the board are:

    1.) Are these symptoms typical for Graves?
    2.) Graves is supposed to affect mostly women or the elderly, and I don’t fit either category. Or does the fact that my mother had this make me a candidate despite that?
    3.) Do men have different symptoms than women? If so, what are the experiences men have had?

    Thanks in advance.

    Chris

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