[flora]

#1059842

So glad I found this group! I’m learning lots here, like how excess hormones have to be flushed from the system before you begin to feel better. It’s 5 weeks and counting, for me – have others experienced a wait this long (or even longer) for the ATD to kick in? Still trying to stay positive and patient …
Flora

[Momof5]

#1178190

I’m three weeks in and am still waiting too.

[smtucker]

#1178191

I responded immediately to the methi-crap. By day 12 I was in the normal ranges for all my numbers. But by day 16, my liver was shutting down so I wasn’t able to use this drug effectively. My body has done this before… it responds extremely quickly to any and all drugs. And as a bonus measure, I get all the side effects, especially the ones that are listed as > 1%. [All the researchers at my hospital want me in their studies. NOT a good reason to be known.]

From my perspective, the fact that your body is slowly adjusting seems like a good thing. It is certainly what my doctors had said would happen as a matter of course and indicates a more ‘normal’ response to outside influences.

[Kimberly]

#1178192

Hello – I was also one who responded very quickly to ATDs – my T3/T4 were almost in the hypo range in a matter of weeks. My Graves’ was diagnosed during a routine checkup, so the early intervention might have had some impact.

One thought would be to call your doctor’s office, explain to them what you are dealing with, and ask them about beta blockers. This is a type of prescription drug that does not treat the hyperthyroidism, but can provide some temporary relief from symptoms such as tremors and rapid heart rate until the meds fully take effect.

Take care!

[flora]

#1178193

Thanks for your replies – you never feel alone here. I seem to remember reading somewhere, that it can take up to eight weeks on ATD’s before any real improvement is noticable – but I hope maybe I’m “remembering incorrectly” …(?)

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