[Ski]

#1067132

I only have a minute right now, and I’m sure you’ll get more responses, but the most important thing to know is that this takes time ~ LOTS of time, before the patient really, truly, feels WELL again. Give him space, let him be when he feels overwhelmed. Those are the basics. More later. ” title=”Very Happy” />

[wjnobles4]

#1067133

Thanks Ski! I deal with the kids most of the time and let him do whatever keeps him calm and makes him happy. A lot of times, he will get angry because I am aggrevated and I know that he needs to stay calm but dealing with 9 kids is difficult. I give him lots and space. The doctor never said that it would be like this. My hubby doesnt think he is irritable but he is, and moody too…..

[James]

#1067134

Rest assured that the symptoms will pass in time once he is properly regulated. If he had RAI recently, there is a chance he is experiencing some thyroid hormone dumping which often happens subsequent to RAI ablation. That might explain some of the symptoms he is presently experiencing. Just ensure that he is followed up with a Dr’s visit to monitor his thyroid levels, blood pressure/ heart rate etc so that you know with some degree of certainty as to what is going on. There are some medications that a Dr. could prescribe to help him if required. Patience on your part is the order of the day for the time being, as difficult as this may be for you. I personally never recognized my own irritability when I was hyper, but everyone else seemed to . . . that is not uncommon. You coming here and asking for help in of itself shows that you are a supportive spouse. He is lucky to have you.

Wishing you and your husband the best!

James

[wjnobles4]

#1018787

My husband is a coach & teacher. He collapsed after a football game on the field. His heart rate was HIGH! He was taken to the hospital and after 4 days and a million tests, he was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. He had lost 94 lbs in a few months and was feeling great. He had no other symptoms. Well, now he has had the RAI treatment but his appetite is ravenous and he is EXTREMELY IRRITABLE & MOODY. I try to keep him calm but it is a task. We have 4 children, 3 of which live at home (5, 9 & 17) and are raising his sister’s 6 kids (7,8,9,11,12 & 14). Does anyone have any suggestions to help him cope? I dont know if I am doing enough……HELP!

[KAM]

#1067135

Hi,

As a spouse I can say the common thread here is that the Graves person doesn’t neccesarily realise their level of irritability and moodiness. A few things to remember; anger is only one letter away from danger, anger is your enemy,
DON’T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY, don’t assume things. Find a support group of some kind. The likelyhood of finding a local GD support group is pretty low but there are lots of different groups out there that will give you a safe place to go once a week for you. Don’t forget to take care of yourself.

Kam

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