[Anonymous March 8, 1997 at 10:27 am Post count: 93172]

#1164001

Dear Sunny Shannon( that is your usual mode so even on this day
when you think of your post as a bummer, I will address you thus)
…so a cloud wrapped you in its billows rather than sleep last
night….and now the light of day is too bright…. what better
place to come then to folks who will understand how hard it is.
No exhilerating skiing but I hope that you will capture this day
somehow anyway. Fasting at a feast is always
harder than than simply fasting.
If you snag a nap, today, I hope you have great dreams…take care Jeannette

[Anonymous March 8, 1997 at 10:51 am Post count: 93172]

#1164002

Thanks for the kind words Jeannette. That’s what makes this BB so
wondeful. People accept you no matter what kind of day ( or night )
you’ve had.

All the best,

Shannon.

[Anonymous March 8, 1997 at 2:38 pm Post count: 93172]

#1056660

This is the kind of day where I really get upset about having Graves. It’s
a gorgeous bright sunny day, most people would be out enjoying it, not
me! I have friends calling asking “are you going skiing with us?” the
answer is no, not that I don’t want to! I never slept for more then 2
hours altogether last night. my eyes are so dry and irritated I can
barely look out the wimdow at the glorious sun glistening off the pure
white freshly fallen snow!!!

I can hardly drag myself around the house this morning let alone ski. It
really is quite depressing. they are out having fun, I’m stuck at home
feeling miserable

I think on days when I’m feeling like this I’m probably doing people a
favor by staying away from them, why bring everyone else down with your
pathetic misery.

Sorry you guys for the cheerless post. Hope everyone else has a terrific
day.

Take care,

Shannon.

[Anonymous March 8, 1997 at 9:09 pm Post count: 93172]

#1164003

Hi Shannon. . .

ME TOO! Today I feel sour and hateful towards everyone who doesn’t have GD. . .so you guys are all safe

I wanna get a magic wand that has the power to bestow GD and wave it over my soon-to-be-ex-endocrinologist, and the people at work who think I’m a slacker, and everyone who doesn’t understand how hard it is to live this way. (That would be everyone who doesn’t have it.)

Spring is just around the corner–I saw crocus and daffodil poking their heads through the earth today. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I still wouldn’t be better by spring! I want to do my spring things and ride my bicycle many miles and start my garden and all those things. Why is my lousy muscle weakness not gone after 5 months on thyroid replacement? Why am I still getting muscle cramps? Why do I get out of bed in the morning and fall over from the pain in my feet? My endo says I need to be patient. HA! If he had this, he’d DO something! I’ll bet he wouldn’t leave his own levels borderline low!

In four more days I see my new endo, and if he’s a dud, I’ll wave that wand over him too! See, I really do have some power over GD!

Thanks for being there, guys!
Dianne N

[Anonymous March 8, 1997 at 11:08 pm Post count: 93172]

#1164004

Hi Dianne,
How long was it before you went on thyroid replacement
after RAI? I had RAI in November and am feeling really lousy
No strength in my legs and feet, Swollen legs and feet,
No energy, walking around crying at the drop of a hat and
sleeping at stop lights, I have to drive with my window down in the
middle of winter on some days. This is ridiculous!!!!!
I guess I’m rambling but I get so frustrated at being told, Lets
just wait and see how you do, or the classic one You’ll just have to learn
to live with it!! Sheesh!
I still have 2 weeks before I see my Endo, (maybe Ex)
Lynn from Toronto

[Anonymous March 8, 1997 at 11:10 pm Post count: 93172]

#1164005

Dianne I second that! I certainly agree that if the specialist
had the same experiences they certainly would be more compassionate!

Good luck with the new Endo.

All the best,

Shannon.

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