[Anonymous August 24, 1997 at 7:58 pm Post count: 93172]

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I was just diagnosed with GD. I felt like I would rather try meds before radiation. However, the Tapazole is making me depressed, achy, tired, etc. I have dropped the dose, but still feel awful. Any comments or help would be appreciated.

[Anonymous August 25, 1997 at 12:11 am Post count: 93172]

#1157741

Well, if the Tapazole isn’t agreeing with you, you could still try PTU.

[Anonymous August 25, 1997 at 6:10 am Post count: 93172]

#1157742

Hi Abby,

sorry to hear that you’re not so well on Tapazole – could this be making you hypo?
Even if you’ve dropped the dose it might be a couple of weeks before
you normalise. When I first went on medication I was hypo for about 6 weeks
before I got back to “normal”. If you and your doctor can get the dose right
I’m sure you’ll feel better, but don’t try to do it on your own.

Good luck,
ramone

[Anonymous August 29, 1997 at 10:15 am Post count: 93172]

#1157743

I am recently diagnosed with Graves Disease (March 1997). I have read much information online, and not really gotten a clear sense of what to expect in terms of treatments success and feeling better.

I’ve refused RAI, and take Tapazole to try to control my thryoid hormone production. Finding an appropriate dose is still the goal; I’m bouncing around both hormonally and emotionally. Is this what I can expect for the rest of my life? Has anyone else used this strategy? What were your results?

As of today, my endocrinologist says my T3/T4 are ‘normal’ and my TSH is a little low indicating I am becoming hyperthyroid again. I feel lousy- can’t make it past 2 PM without feeling like I can’t get home from work. I can’t seem to find other’s experiences by which I may guage my progress or lack of progress.

dale

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