[brondack]

#1060661

Just thought that people would like to hear another example of how Graves does not have to completely stop someone from maintaining an active life.

I am 64 years old and was diagnosed with Graves about 3 years ago. Since then I have stabilized with ATDs (although, like many, was on a roller coaster ride between hyper and hypo for a while). This diagnosis came about 5 years after I had suffered a significant heart attack but, with the grace of God and tremendous medical and family support, not only survived it but with a lot of personal changes, ended up in a better medical shape than before it. So the Graves diagnosis certainly did cause some concern on my part. But I was determine to do everything I could to not let it impact me in a negative way.

I am VERY happy to say that yesterday, I completed my 2nd (last year was my 1st) Jimmy Fund Boston Marathon Walk – and I did the entire 26.2 mile course (again). This event is a fund-raiser for the Jimmy Fund – a part of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the money raised goes towards not only research on the cure for cancer but also for patient and family support for the adults and kids who have to fight the battle with cancer.

The way I think is that if I can overcome some setbacks life has thrown my way, I will do everything I can to help others get the chance to experience success as well.

So… keep a positive approach and don’t let it keep you down !

Bill

[Kimberly]

#1183962

Congrats – that is an amazing accomplishment! If you are on Facebook or Twitter, definitely let us know – we love sharing success stories on social media!

[flora]

#1183963

Adding my Congratulations, too – amazing achievement! Good of you to check back in here, with such encouraging updates for us all,

flora

[npatterson]

#1183964

Triple congratulations You are an inspiration!

[obnursenh]

#1183965

Love reading this. It gives me hope.

For many years I was a runner, completing many 5Ks a smattering of 10Ks (which became my favorite distance), and several half marathons. Graves has taken this from me. With a resting heart rate in the 90s most days, yes on a beta blocker, it doesn’t feel safe to me to run anymore. Add in that when I wash my kitchen floor I am left shaking, out of breath, and with a racing heart feeling spent beyond spent, and it demonstrates how far I have fallen since my diagnosis almost 2 years ago.

I am sick of being sick, though, and am ready to give this disease the old heave-ho. Your post has given me hope that it is possible.

Congratulations and thank you so much for

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