[Anonymous]

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I’ve always been a very atheletic person, but lately, I’ve found it tough getting up from picking up a piece of paper (my calf muscles burn when I try to get up). Also, I’ve been having alot of problem with blood circulation (I haven’t been able to sleep on my sides in months). I realize I’m a bit out of shape, but, I know that I’m not THAT out of shape. I’m trying to figure out if this could be related to Graves or not. Does anyone else have this problem?

[Anonymous]

#1127408

I sure feel the way you do – the last time I saw my Endo and complained about the steady weight gain he said “don’t eat so much and get out and walk” – very sympathetic huh? I can’t get out of my own way some days – I work a 40 hour a week job and when I get home all I want to do is sit – all I hear from my Endo every 6 weeks how my thyroid numbers are improving – why don’t I feel better?? Anybody else feel this way??

[Anonymous]

#1127409

Yes, hyperthyroidism causes muscle problems. My doctor told me the increased metabolism is like flooring the gas pedal with the car in neutral. A lot of fuel is used, but we don’t go too far. Also, muscle tissue is often burned up by this excess metabolism, so there is less muscle to work with.

Many people notice weak thighs as a sign of hyperthyroidism. I remember before my diagnosis when I went hiking, and could not climb on a rock without feeling like I would fall. I thought at the time I must be getting old.

Hypothyroidism causes another set of muscle problems. I notice this first in my arms, with fatigue from light actions such as lifting my arms or trying to hold on to the steering wheel of a car or brush my teeth.

Dianne W
NGDF Asst. Online Facilitator

[Anonymous]

#1127410

I have hypothryroid – now, so the muscle deterioration is from when I was hyper. But what about the poor circulation?
And I know this is kind of a morbid question, but how many people die from Graves. I’ve had my first aquaintance die of Grave complications…She had been diagnosed 7 years ago, and was doing fine, then gone. Her husband was a doctor on top of that.
Finding a sympathetic Endo is almost impossible where I am. No offence to any guys on here, but my Endo was the most pathetic excuse for a doctor as far as being empathetic – most men aren’t. I’m now trying to find a female Endo. At least maybe I can get HER to understand what feelings and emotions we have to go thru. Instead of “I don’t have a happy pill for you”

Thanks for listening…
Hoot

[Anonymous]

#1127411

I just wanted to make a comment on your search for a more understanding, sympathetic, woman, doctor. Although I wish you luck on your search don’t be surprised if even a woman doctor does not give you the sympathy you need. My endo is not too sympathetic on the emotional issues either and made it very clear that he was only there to answer my “technical” questions. But I am lucky enough to have very supportive family members and friends. What I want to do is share my experience in searching for a woman gyno. I have had many problems with ovarian cysts and such and was tired of the men doctors being so cold about the fact that I have not had children yet and worry about it alot…so I found a female gyno hoping to get some sympathy thinking since she is a woman she would understand what I was going through…my concerns and self-pity and such…let’s just say…WRONG!!!!!!! She was colder, and more “professional” than the men were. So, even though this was my outcome, I do hope your’s is better, but please don’t assume a woman will better understand you. Just a warning.
Missy

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