[ewmb]

#1019277

Does anyone else have a really bad reaction to ovulation day? I mean when I think I’m ovulating according to the calendar anyway my symptoms get worse and then suddenly the next day I’m better.

ewmb

[ely2009]

#1070491

I seem to have worse PMS than I did before. It amazes me how GD affects EVERYTHING!

Emily

[Ski]

#1070492

There is definitely a relationship between our reproductive hormones and thyroid hormones. I have not heard the relationship defined, meaning, which reproductive hormones react with thyroid hormones in what precise way, but I know they affect each other, so it wouldn’t be out of the question for ovulation to make symptoms spike. It’s a good thing for you to know ~ that way you may be able to limit your commitments on that day. Give yourself a break ahead of time. ” title=”Very Happy” />

[hyperm]

#1070493

Hi,

Since I was diagnosed with GD I have problems with periods. Since the TS I have felt really unwell at times throughout the month which I think is in relation to ovulation etc..

Its great being a woman and having GD eh?

M x

[julies]

#1070494

to be honest, I have not noticed too much of a change, but I have had months in the past years, that I thought I was going out of my mind. I believe I have been sick with Graves for many years.
I just took this long for them to do the blood work. Staying in bed and away from others helps, and also a good cry does release alot of stress
some months I just do not like myself,

Jules

[Wolfmother]

#1070495

I have noticed that I’m unusually cranky, short tempered and ill when I’m ovulating. My PMS has been horrible since Graves came on the scene along with much heavier periods than before. not fair hey!

[julies]

#1070496

Hi

Because I thought I was going out of my mind I called my primary care last week, (7/1) The nurse called me back the following day, she told me that she is hypo, and that calcicum helped, she takes 1200 mg a day, and it helped her. I am not sure if it works, but i started taken a1000 mg. a day, I am sure it will not hurt I am 43. I let everyone know if it works, but I am still checking in with my doctor.
Julies

[cathycnm]

#1070497

EWMB – Hmmm, It sounds like something we call mittelschmerz that occurs with ovulation and then goes away. PMS occurs after ovulation and generally does not get better until the next period.

There are lots of theories on PMS – some of the latest research really pinpoints serotonin (a neurotransmitter or brain chemical messenger). The most effective meds are the antidepressants that increases serotonin levels. One birth control pill, Yaz, has also had some positive impact on the more severe form of PMS – the pill has a form of progesterone that acts like a diuretic as well as some other unique actions.

Mittelschmerz is more related to ovulation pain. Is yours pain or mood related?

BTW – Calcium has been shown to improve PMS symptoms, folks, so chalk up!!! ” title=”Very Happy” />

[ewmb]

#1070498

I’ve had mittelschmerz since college and this isn’t like that. It isn’t a pain or anything. I feel like my thryoid related symptoms get worse right around ovulation. My gynecologist says that I might be headed into menopause so maybe that’s a part of it too. I take calcium once a day and have for many years. I had such a bad reaction to it with constipation that I haven’t gone to twice a day. Found out I have osteoporosis in my spine already, I think from the Graves. Maybe I should try now that I am headed toward more normal thyroid numbers after my RAI about two months ago. I was hoping to feel a lot better by now but have hit a plateau. I guess that’s part of the thyroid dying.

Anyone else hit a plateau during their RAI recovery period?

ewmb

[cathycnm]

#1070499

Ewmb – I laugh everytime I look at a drawing of the menstrual cycle – roller coaster, for sure. And they keep finding new and wonderful chemicals and hormones that are part of this picture.

If you have osteoporosis – I would refer you to the Ntl Osteoporosis Foundation site for vit D and calcium recommendations. One a day sounds low. I can tell you I have no more issues with constipation taking 3 a day than I did one. Just remember that fiber and drink lots of water – exercise can help once you are well enough. Calcium may also reduce colon cancer rates they think.

I have hit a couple of plateaus – in-fact, more like back-sliding. It took a couple of fine tuning adjustments of my thyroid hormone. Some so small that my PCP thought I was just depressed – but my endo is old, wise and had heard the story before. So despite a normal TSH, he tweaked the dose down ("Quality of life is important, too.") – my TSH was almost unchanged but my smile has returned. Hang in there – it takes time. Two steps forward – one back.

[ewmb]

#1070500

cathycnm,
Thanks for the response. I guess that maybe upping my calcium would do more good than harm. I have to buy a new bottle this weekend anyway so I will start fresh with more than one tablet. Also thanks for the note about the plateaus. I keep thinking that I may have gone hypo but not yet according to blood work. I go back again in two weeks so we’ll see if the magic has happened then.

ewmb

[cathycnm]

#1070501

Ewmb – Good luck with the labs. I had friends tell me it was a couple years from early symptoms to treatment and regulation of hormones. One friend said "you will wake up one day and say – hmmmm, I feel like myself again". So, the last couple of weeks I have become hopeful that I am feeling like myself and that it is a long term feeling ” title=”Smile” /> It has been almost 2 years since my first symptoms (8/07). What a journey!!!!

On the calcium – sounds great – good for you. Be sure you are getting enough vit D, too, because the calcium is pretty worthless without it. As long as you stay within the recommendations, it usually does far more good than harm. It is always good to let your doctor know of any changes in over the counter meds, too.

[ewmb]

#1070502

Cathycnm,
Sounds like we started this journey about the same time. I first had symptoms in May/June of 07. Took till almost Christmas to get things really diagnosed. I wish I had a way to peer into my thryroid and see what’s left. I have had access to a geiger counter and now at 9 weeks the radiation really is abating.

I’ll look forward to waking up one day feeling like myself. Lately my heart rate has skyrocketed back up to numbers like 110 in the morning! I keep thinking this could be the last burst and then something else happens. This journey is a ride in a bumper car without the padding sometimes.

I’ll let you know how my labs go.

ewmb

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