[kshapiro]

#1169424

I too have been recently diagnosed. I’ve gone for 180lbs down to 150lbs. I have trouble sleeping. I sweat constantly. I’m constantly hungry. I feel like the world is coming apart and there’s no way to handle it. When I look at the issues that are causing me stress I feel a plethura of emotions… foolishness, but also fear because my physical symptoms are so great. My doctor has given me some medications to block the thyroid hormone but it seems that he’s always second guessing what I should be taking. I want to feel like I’m in control of this but I feel like my body is conspiring against me. Is this resonating with anyone? What have others done in my situation? I am told this can be treated so that my life will be "normal" again but right now it feels anything but.

[sheracj]

#1169425

Hi ladies,

It has been a rollercoaster these past few days. I think I have snapped at everyone possible. I was very disappointed with my endo but immediately got in to see another doctor. With my family history, symptoms, and high stress….it has got to be at least hyper. I know my body and it hasn’t been right for months. I just want some type of treatment started so I can start to feel normal or I won’t have any friends left.

Shirley, I was a military brat so I grew up with a tactical way of making the bed. So this holding pattern for the past few months is just about done in my book.

Kshapiro, I sympathize with you. One person told me to keep a log of what I ate, felt, and weighed so when I went to the doctor again I could tell them exactly what was going on.

[kshapiro]

#1169426

Thanks Sheracj. I’ll do that. I’ve recently started meeting with a therapist and he seems to think that I’m much harder on myself than other people are on me. I noticed you said you’re hoping you’ll be treated soon or you’ll lose your friends. I understand that feeling. But, maybe my therapist is right. Maybe we don’t realize what we bring to our friend’s lives even in our condition because we feel so abnormal. Best to you. I will definitely keep the journal as my weight is a constant concern to me and we have been changing my dosage alot it seems.

[donita101]

#1169427

Hello! I am a newbie and still on the process of getting familiar with this web server. Forgive my ignorance, I just don’t know where to put my question. ” title=”Confused” /> I am genetically affected by this certain illness but been diagnosed when I was still 12 years old and I am now 32. Is there a possibility that I still carry the disease (is it really a disease?). My mom died due to toxic thyroid which eventually complicate throughout her system, same with my grandma. I’m afraid it will do the same with me. May I know what are the signs and symptoms of Graves’ disease? Hope to hear from this community! Thanks! ” title=”Smile” />

[sheracj]

#1169428

Well went to the doctor on Thursday. The good news is that I I do not have hyperthyroidism NOR Graves’. Which of course is great.

However, I have 3 conditions that the second opinion endo found. I have tachacardia (fast heart rate which has been running at 120 for a month), nerve damage, and thyroiditis. The thyroiditis is milder than hypo but I still have the same symptoms. So this would cause some of my levels to be high but not all of them. It’s great to get an actual diagnosis but very tiring. The doctor has me on beta blockers to reduce my heart rate. So for the last three days I have done nothing but rest since my system has been on full speed. I go back this Friday to determine treatment options as he wants to look at all the results from my tests. He wants to make sure that I am not over producing adrenaline. He is very confident it’s the itis though.

I think my breaking point was when I got 1 hour sleep within 48 hours. That and friends are not truly understanding that I can in no way control my emotions. I have a friend who is very upset with me so it makes my stress worse. With work and my health, its hard not to focus on positive when I am so tired. But other friends and family have been supportive through this 4 month ordeal (and 4 doctors).

It has been great getting advise from everyone. I wish much success to all of you that are living with the disease. If what I have is mild, I can only imagine what you are going through.

[Ski]

#1169429

@donita101:
I’m going to re-post your question in its own topic, so you can more easily focus on the answers you get. Look for it in a few minutes. ” title=”Very Happy” />

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