[erica]

#1061791

I can tell you this happened to me last time I had GD and now (even though my TSH tested normal) it is a huge change from my regular self, something my mom and Husband can definitely notice. You are not alone!

Sometimes it is a constant fight to hold back the tears. Here is what works for me. When someone says something that makes me feel like I am going to cry (whether it is out of hurt feeling/sadness/anger) I quickly change the subject, interrupt if I have to, and I offer to get them a drink or snack, I go into the kitchen and breathe deeply. I open the freezer and put my face in, I force myself to think of a super happy moment that I had with my family from the past-it is my go-to memory. I remind myself they don’t mean to hurt me and that “I” am not being overly sensitive the, symptom of GD is.

You might be in a work situation when this happens, if so, I used to pretend I was fighting off a sneeze, had something in my eye, or make a fake couch-so it looks like your eyes are watering from that. I would try to excuse myself when appropriate and wash my hands, visualizing the sadness washing away. Cool wet paper towels felt good on my forehead and didn’t mess up my makeup. Amazing, only one person ever saw me to that and I simply said I had a headache. Always wear waterproof mascara. OK, all that might sound silly, but it worked for me.

If you are alone, hey actually crying might help release. However, I would be careful of that, because for me personally, it can lead to a downward spiral of wasted time and energy where I can end up feeling lower than before. To overcome that I put on upbeat music and stay busy. If you are not feeling up to that, put on comedy central, that channel has been a savior to me.

Make sure you do have a friend/family member who you can confide in if you need a hug. Even a texted hug feels good. Hey, i am sending you one right now ” title=”Smile” />

Also keep reminding yourself this is not you! It is just a yucky symptom you are going to overcome!!! Don’t let it win ” title=”Smile” />

[Suz01]

#1061792

Thank you for your kind words. I’m also so tired the past few days I feel like I’m walking in circles. Could this be a sign that I might be going hypo? If my free T4 was 2.42 just a week ago could it be changing this fast? I had rai 4 months and one week ago. Another symptom I started having is like something is stuck in my throat when I lie down at night to go to sleep. I slept part way sitting up last night. Just been feeling lousy this week. Thanks for listening.

[snelsen]

#1061793

Also ask/tell you doc (if you didn’t) about how your throat feels. Erica had some great ideas! Hope you level out soon!

[Suz01]

#1017948

It’s me again… For the past 2 days I start crying at the drop of a pin, this is so not like me. Every little thing is getting to me lately too. I had rai in Jan and blood tests last week still showed I was still hyper.
If anyone could give me some insight or this happened to you, please share.

[LaurelM]

#1061794

Hi,

It was actually the frequent bouts of crying (which just isn’t me) that finally drove me to see my Dr. (I was ignoring all the other symptoms as being normal post-partum issues). One day at work I was just sitting in my office with the tears just streaming down my face and I couldn’t stop and I didn’t know why. I knew that wasn’t normal so I left work early and saw my Dr. Luckily she checked my thyroid numbers (and heartrate, etc.) before assuming it was PPD. The next day she had my results and called me, got me started on a beta blocker, and an appt. with an endo a few days later. The beta blocker seemed to help control the crying some but it wasn’t until I had been stabilized (on ATDs) in the normal range for 2-3 months that I felt mostly like my old self emotionally. Within about a year, I felt completely like my old self and continue to feel great.

The floopy feelings will subside with time and stable normal numbers.

I hope that helps some.

Laurel

[lammie]

#1061795

Hi Suz01
I had RAI in Jan also and I went hypo after 2 months BUT I’m having my doubts if I really did because I am still hyper…it totally sucks indeed. I mean I did gain 4kgs and had fatigue which are hypo symptoms and then after taking the thyroid drug for a month I was back hyper again so now my dose has gone down. However, right now I know I’m still hyper and it’s very frustrating. It’s making me wonder if I got to the hypo symptoms because of the Carbimazole pills I was taking instead of the RAI actually killing enough but of course only time will tell and it’s just a whole lot of waiting around.

I had a breakdown from dealing with this all and there have been so many times I wanted to cry but I hold it in and I say to myself ok I’ll have a cry when I get home but then actually I’m too busy wanting dinner that I forget to have my cry and I guess I eventually was able to control my emotions a bit more, but I definitely still feel pretty down. It’s so hard especially since I have so much anxiety which I’m so sick of dealing with. If you do feel fatigue I think you might be heading towards there because I never got that until that stage so fingers crossed you are close! Just wished that I got given a smaller dose instead of a higher one because I’d rather not be hyper ever again.

[MNMama]

#1061796

Hi Suzy-
I also had RAI in Jan. (Jan 28th to be exact) and am also still hyper. My dose was 12.4 mci. What was the dose you guys received? My Free T4 was 2.59 at my last lab on May 3rd. The normal range is (0.55-1.12), so I have a ways to go yet… Do you know your labs normal range? I also went through a little episode last week and was doing alot of crying. I just did it and felt better. It may have had alot to do with my Free T3 going up from the previous labs and me thinking that I am going backwards. BUT, my free T4 is still dropping. I have new labs again on June 1st. When do you go for new labs?

We have alot in common here and it is just great to feel so "not alone". This is a hard disease to deal with and a long one at that! I have a very busy summer and just want to be able to enjoy it. If I do not get down to where I need to be with my numbers, I will do another RAI. The medicine just scares me too much with all of the side effects, if there is a one or two percent chance of getting them, I will. I seem to always be in that one or two percent……

Keep us posted. Yesterday and today I feel better than I did last week, so that is good. I am just trying to accept that everyday will not be the same and try to just keep plugging along. I just get upset that this is ALL that I think about, it seems like is ruling my life. ” title=”Sad” />

[Suz01]

#1061797

Thanks for responding, it does help to know your not in the boat alone. Today I’m feeling better but don’t have any patience for things. I had blood work done last week and my free T4 was 2.42, normal range .7-1.48. I had 10 mci Jan 20th and if I’m still hyper at the 6 month mark, going to have surgery at UW Madison. I don’t want to have a 2nd rai and my endo is in agreement. I didn’t realize that there were people that were still hyper as myself this far out from rai. Seems like when I have read the posts, people say they go hypo at the 1, 2 and 3 months. Makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one its taking forever or at least it seems its taking forever. I’ve gained 40 lbs thru all of this and I can’t lose it. I use to be very sociable but seem to stay at home most of the time now. It’s nice to have people with this disease that you can relate to, other people just don’t understand the emotional effect it has on you. Have a great weekend everyone!

[snelsen]

#1061798

You are a good place with good surgeons. If you haven’t already taken a look at the posts on surgery, I think that will be helpful to you. I liked my surgery experience, because getting adjusted on the right dose of replacement seemed faster.
Madison is great! I live in Seattle now, but I am from Iowa City.
Shirley

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