[SharieS]

#1071327

Hi,
My endo told me it would take 10 to 14 days before I would start to feel better. It did take about 2-3 weeks before I noticed that I was less shakey and sleeping better (I was on 30mg of Tapazole). I was quite weak for the first 4 weeks after I started the meds and lost a lot of weight (have since re-gained it). My levels were very high, so I probably was sick long before I was diagnosed. My quad muscles in my legs used to shake just walking down the stairs (felt like jello). I felt a lot better by my 4 week visit, so he said I could start light exercise (my levels were close to normal). I am off the beta blocker and have started light cardio and strength training. I am seeing a personal trainer twice a week and exercising on my own twice a week. I lost so much muscle that I felt I needed help to re-gain the strength that I lost. Getting better and feeling healthy has become my main focus. I am now starting my 8th week on Tapazole (Methimazole) and had my dose reduced after 4 weeks. I am quite active now and feel more like myself. ” title=”Very Happy” /> I see my endo again next week…..I am hoping that my levels will be normal and he will reduce my dose again.
Good Luck with your meds.

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#1071328

Thank you so much. This is my second week on Tapazole. I’ve been just so tired. I feel good in the morning then about 4 to 5 hours later I just want to go lay in my bed. Your information has been a great help.

Liza

[ely2009]

#1071329

I’ve been on methimazole for 7 weeks. I noticed some improvements (less tremors, better sleep) after about 3 weeks. Now just in the last 3-4 days, I’m having periods of time when I’m feeling somewhat normal – not NORMAL, but not consumed by all the symptoms. I also was given the green light to begin exercising again. I’ve started to do some strengthening and boy are my legs weak! It does feel good to have some control over my body again and feel like I’m doing something to feel better.

Hang in there. It’s hard to be patient – if you read some of my posts from a couple of weeks ago, you’ll see how frustrated I was with "lack of progress."

It’s sometimes hard to notice such small changes. But I’ve noticed that if I think in terms of a week I can EASILY say that today was better than last Tuesday so I can’t wait for next Tuesday!

Emily

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#1019387

Can someone tell me how long does it take for Tapzaol to work in your system and start to feel a changein your body? I know it depends on the person but I was just wondering for those who took it when did they feel a change?

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#1071330

Thank you Emily,That helps me a lot. I can hardly wait to get back to the gym n d to be some what normal.

Liza

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