I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease in April or so of this year. Until
recently, it hasn’t affected my life that badly. However, in the past couple
of months, it has made me go so hypermetabolic that I can’t eat without
being very sick to my stomach. I was on antithyroid medication until two
weeks ago and two weeks ago, my free T4 levels were 1.7. Since I started
feeling sick, I finally decided that radioactive iodine was the way to go,
which is why I stopped the antithyroid drug. I’m currently on Inderal as
needed, Bentyl four times a day, and Lomotil three times a day. Without the
narcotic, I can’t eat anything. Right now I can eat rice cakes, toast, and
jello. This has been my diet for the past month at least. Does anyone have
any suggestions? I’d kill for a pizza… I’m glad I found this page. Some
of the messages I’ve read have helped a lot. Thanx.
Caroline Vore
