[Anonymous December 2, 1996 at 8:18 pm Post count: 93172]

#1167350

Judy you are a very strong woman,i’ve had graves now for 2 years
and all i do is talk about this disease,i wish i could go on and get this
disease out of my body. i wish i was strong like you are.

thanks , for sharing your story Steve

[Anonymous December 3, 1996 at 12:56 am Post count: 93172]

#1057949

Hi Judy! I forgot what I already told you, but I was diagnosed in 1990 and took the RAI one month after diagnosis. I waited three years (watching my eyes get more pop-eyed) before I ventured into any eye surgeries.

At this point, my doctors say that my eyes should be stabilized. So, I keep my fingers crossed. I’m starting to get the feeling that my new “friend” (Graves’ Ophthamology) is going to be with me for a very, very long time. We better start getting along with each other!

Debby

[Anonymous December 5, 1996 at 8:32 pm Post count: 93172]

#1167351

Hi Steve,
Hi Steve,

I’m not so strong-I’ve just live with this a lot longer than you have.
As time goes on you will feel more in control, and it will become more of
a routine. Beleive me, no-one wants a chronic condition , but if you have
to have one this is the one to have! It is treatable, and unlike something
like Diabetes, it won’t kill you a little at a time as the years go by.
Hang in there! This is a wonderfully supportive group, and things WILL get
better!

Judy

[Author]

Posts