[Anonymous May 29, 1997 at 1:53 pm Post count: 93172]

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Would you say after treatment for Grave’s you feel better or just learn
ing to live with the way you feel?

What treatments did you get and what meds are you on now?

[Anonymous May 29, 1997 at 8:21 pm Post count: 93172]

#1161313

A little of both, I guess. I was diagnosed in 1982 and received RAI, then on synthroid since then. Physically I feel pretty good most ofthe time. Two years ago the double vision began and I had a series of surguries to correct that. It is still not good but I manage with prisms in my glasses.My eyes are very red and sore all the time and I guess that’s the part I am learning to live with. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous May 29, 1997 at 8:56 pm Post count: 93172]

#1161314

I always feel better while being treated. There are some things I know I can not change and just deal with them and go on with my life. I am on PTU and as most everyone knows, it tastes bad, but it is better than being really sick or dead!

[Anonymous June 1, 1997 at 7:46 am Post count: 93172]

#1161315

In answer to the first question, I think it’s a bit of both. I do feel better, but at the same time, I know my tolerance for feeling crappy has increased a tremendous amount.

Second question: First tried Tapazole. It worked, but it came back in a few months after I stopped taking it. Then I had 4.5 mc of RAI and went super duper hyper, like 600% normal or something, and after 4 or 5 months, I’m finally coming back down to earth. Meds I’m on now are Inderal, Bentyl, and Lomotil.

Warm Fuzzies, Caroline

[Anonymous June 30, 1997 at 6:33 pm Post count: 93172]

#1161316

cherly,
I’ve been taking synthroid in the mornings since I started taking it
around seven months ago and that’s when I was told to take it, after
breakfast! I use to take my vitamins in the morning which I now take
in the evenings. Because the vitamins effect the synthroid absorption
or something like that. Anyway I was always directed to take it in the
morning. I was also told it takes a couple of days before your body
really notices a change if you all of sudden quit taking it! But that
probably depends on the individual. I do know your eating properely
can really effect how you feel as well. I’ve been eating better for the
past three months with steady exercise and have noticed alot more energy.
I hope some of this helps…
I’ll put a word of prayer in for you….
Hang in there….
TroyBoy

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