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    I have started a support group for people with Graves
    disease. Graves disease is a autoimmune disease of the
    thyroid gland. We are sponsered by the National Graves
    Disease Foundation. We meet every fourth Wednesday
    starting 24 July at Holmes hospital in auditoriums B
    and C. Drop an E-mail and give your e-mail address or
    phone number and I will contact you.
    Regards,
    Jake George

    Anonymous
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    My brother John has been diagnosed with Graves Disease. I would be interested in discussing his situation to see if you have information that may help him. He lives in upstate New York and does not have convenient access to the internet. I can be his messenger for the time being.

    Anonymous
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    My phone number is 408 241-3231
    Where is Holmes Hospital? I live in Santa Clara, CA
    I was told in June I have Graves and am currently
    on PTU and would love to be a part of this group.
    Thanks.

    Anonymous
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    My mother was diagnosed with Graves Disease last year and has ungone the RAI
    treatment. Of Course, after that they put her on thyroxin (synthoid) since, then
    they seem to continually be changing her dosing regimen. I am a HIV+ male and I truly understand dosing. She is suffering, and miserable.
    Is this normal. One question is the activity of a person affect doses of the drug? Better yet, how will excessive exercise, and lack of exercise
    react with throsyn dosage.
    If you can help me find the answer to these I will report back with our findings.
    ***************************
    Ron Sageser
    PoB120
    Richland, SC 29675-0120
    RED280ZX@aol.com
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    Anonymous
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    Recently diagnoised. Interested in asking questions.

    Anonymous
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    Hi:
    Does your Mother have eye problems also ?
    I had a thyroidectomy last November and developed double vision in January. There are so many different problems related with Graves.
    I have not been able to find anyone that has
    double vision.
    Be patient and understanding. It is frustrating to everyone involved… Dot

    Anonymous
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    An eye specialist is 99% sure that I have a mild case of Graves Disease. My left eyeball is not permanently bulging but I have occasional “attacks” when my eyeball becomes extremely prominent, the eye waters profusely and is extrmemely painful This symptom occurs sometimes once or twice in a period of six weeks and lasts approximately 24 hours. Do any members of your support group suffer similar symptoms? I would be extremely grateful to hear from you.

    Anonymous
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    Claire,
            What you discribe is very common in Graves patients. I suggest you get to an endocricologist
    to have your tsh and Th3 TH4 levels checked.
    Send me an E-mail and I will send you some further information
    REgards,
    Jake George

    Anonymous
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    Dot, The address is NC not ND,
    JAke
            I have double vision as well> it is a very common problem with Graves. I run the Support group
    in Melbourne Fl. Most of the group has had problems with double
    vision. Send a self addressed stamped envelope to the Nation Graves Disease Foundation,
    2 Tsitsi Court, Brevard, NC 28712 and we will get an info packet out to you in the mail.
    Regards,
    Jake George

    Anonymous
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    Do you know of any support groups in the Marin
    county area? Marin County is just north of San
    Francisco. I not only have Graves’ but am also
    finishing up my dissertation in Clin. Psychology
    on Graves’ disease and stress. As a psychologist
    I am interested in perhaps (one day) starting up
    a support group, if there isn’t one now in the
    area. If there is one, they might be interested
    either a presentation or perhaps participating
    in the study (which is supported by the largest
    HMO in California, Kaiser Permanente.).
    Hope to hear from you. Ann

    Anonymous
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    I was recently diagnosed with Graves Disease.
    Previously I was being treated by a dermatologist
    for a terrible skin rash. After $100’s and much
    frustration, I switched Drs. The new Dr. said it
    was thyroid right away.
    Has anyone else had the problem with a rash? I
    know they talk about problems on the lower legs
    but mine extended to almost every part of my body
    but my face.
    I know of no support groups in our area; South East
    PA.
    I also seem to have some vision problems although
    not bulging eyes as is common.
    Please E-mail.
    Thanks!

    Anonymous
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    I don’t know of any support groups but would be interested in participating in one if the overall interest is there.
    I’m in the East Bay I have graves ophthalmopathy and believe I am still hypothyroid,
    I’m also in the Kaiser system.
    Let me know if you have any further information.
    Thanks

    Anonymous
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    Tell me more about your support group. I have a neighbor with Graves disease. Where are you located? We are in Alexandria, VA.

    Anonymous
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    please send info packet and info on nutrition and diet. i have severe graves opthalmopathy and have 5 surgeries and radiation treatments. more surgery is indicated at this time. have gained lots of eight with long term prednisone treatments. i need information. thanx

    Anonymous
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    Thanks for the response. Its good to know I’m not
    the only one out there (I was beginning to worry)!
    You said you were diagnosed 3 years (?) ago? Its
    been almost a year since the rash started. It never
    totally clears up but has its good and bad times.
    I’ve been using kenalog cream/ointment with pretty
    good results. Some of the things you can’t use for
    extended periods of time (more than 2 weeks). My
    first dermatologist didn’t tell me that though. The
    second one did and the endocronologist. I’m due to
    go in on the 30th. I don’t feel sick though. All
    the literature they give me tells me a few weeks
    after starting the Tapazol you should feel better,
    my initial complaint is still the rash although they
    tell me my blood counts are WAY WAY out of wack.
    Keep in touch!
    Thanks!

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