[ely2009]

#1070733

Hey I was wondering how you were doing.

Sorry to hear that you’re not "improving" as fast as you’d like. It’s SOOOOO hard to be patient when you feel like you do. Hopefully, it’ll be soon that you notice bigger improvements.

Emily

[ewmb]

#1070734

Hi,
I am four weeks out tomorrow from my RAI. I really started to feel better this last week after my period came early. I took that as a good sign that things were changing some. I saw my endo at three weeks, a little early but had to fit it in before my son’s graduation and end of school. I was really hungry for a few weeks. My endo told me that my tsh would actually have gone down some right after the RAI and had to get back to where I was before then and then go down toward normal and probably beyond. I haven’t gotten the results yet.

Every time you do something that you didn’t feel like doing about a month ago take that as a good sign. Even small things like wanting to make dinner for my family or having a good nap or noting that my BP is normal when I take it are check pluses for me. I am trying to focus on the small things and not the large signs that haven’t disappeared.

Hope that you have a good day tomorrow.

ewmb

[Hopeful23]

#1070735

Hey thanks for the post backs. i will be at four weeks tuesday. So yeah. I had a six day follow up cause my endo was worried since my levels were bad and my uptake was 100%. My next visit is the 30Th:) oh yeah i did realize my sexy goiter has really gone down but i still choke and feel like i have something in my throat. Not as bad though:) so i guess i am showing improvement. I also went and played pool and went out for wings. Two days in a row. I tried to work but had a huge anxiety attack. At least i tried though ya know:) so im glad your FEELING better. One thing in not looking forward to is the period regularity. Lol. I like my one hour period. Haha:) are you nervous about takingthe hormone replacement.. i kinda am.

[MRHabetz]

#1070736

I just wanted to say hello…….I was diagnosed with Grave’s yesterday. I’m 34 and don’t know what to expect. But I did want to say that you sound very positive and that’s wonderful!! I hope things keep getting better for you!

[Hopeful23]

#1019306

hey all.. so im in my third week and i still have yet to notice any improvements. i still have the same dose of atenolol. 100 in the am and 100 at night. im super tired but wide awake. i have been really hungry lately. i mean i eat and im hngry an hr or so ltr. im gaining weight tho. still have anxiety. i do however noticed my good days r outweighing my bad days. im hoping im not going into thyroid storm. i know my dr told me it will take a while like four months but is this normal to feel. i have been on reading posts and responding to questions which are very few. lol. i appreciate any and all feedback.

[Ski]

#1070737

It’s not really a big deal, taking the replacement ~ there are rules about taking it on an empty stomach, and not eating for a period of time afterward, as well as leaving mineral supplements for another part of the day, but you just take it once a day ~ I haven’t had much trouble getting into a habit, but I never liked to eat right away in the morning anyway. It’s absorbed in the intestine, mostly, which is why they have rules about an empty stomach and not eating for a while afterward ~ just to let it get down there, all alone, and start being absorbed, so you get the most out of it you possibly can. Some people set an alarm an hour before they really want to get up, take the replacement hormone, and then go back to bed so they can eat and drink right away. Remember, it takes a while to build up in your bloodstream, so you don’t have to worry about massive reactions quickly after taking it. They come up slowly, kind of like Graves’ did at first. Also, if you miss a dose by accident, it’s not that big a deal ~ you won’t be "low" quickly either. As far as food restrictions, there are some you might want to consider, but if you are doing the same thing every single day, then your dose will ultimately be calibrated TO that normal, if you see what I mean, so just be consistent and you are more likely to have an easy time getting regulated.

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[ewmb]

#1070738

My mom takes synthroid every day and she’s never had any issues other than timing. She takes calcium and fosamax etc. for her osteoporosis and has to make sure they aren’t taken at the same time but really it’s only a few minutes out of her day. I know it will be way easier than feeling so sick all the time. Glad to know that you have been able to get out some. It took me a while to get my head back at work too but it’s better now. I am able to work half days and then do some work at home too. Have a great boss! Remember to get outside and sit in the sun for a few minutes every day to get your Vitamin D. It also helps me get my spirits up too. I get to see the flowers in my yard and they bring me hope.

ewmb

[knitlit]

#1070739

glad you are seeing some improvements. It is definitely a waiting game.

I had my RAI on Mar 23, and have been on 20 mg of Methimazole and a beta blocker as part of the treatment.

I had my 2nd followup after RAI (mar 23 RAI) this past Wed. My BP was 117/68 and my resting rate was 64 YIPEEE! first time my resting rate has been that low when they have checked me, plua good BP. My Endo said I could decrease the betablocker. I was only taking one a day of the beta (except for a few weeks ago when I had to take one before bed, due to waking up at 3 am w/racing heart for a few nights) I forgot to ask how to decrease the dose, I will ask the pharmacist today on the best way. For now, I thought I will take it 6 of the 7 days this week, today being the day I skip.

Funny thing is, all through this I have felt good health wise, just worried /panicked by the diagnosis of GD, and the fact I can’t do the normal stuff to stay healthy right now (cardio/strength training). The Endo asked if I was feeling better than I had, and had to tell him honestly that I have felt good continually so no difference from when I was diagnosed in Feb.

I still have to wait for the TSH etc results from Wed to know for sure how things are going now. I was really high 6 weeks after RAI when they testedb5 wks ago, in fact, higher than I was when diagnosed, so I was told to take double the dose of the ATM for 7 days, then go back to normal dose.

So, I am starting to relax a bit more since getting the GD diagnosis. The sky isn’t falling. I will really be happy when told I can resume exercise.

[MRHabetz]

#1070740

So why can’t you exercise?

[Ski]

#1070741

When we’re hyperthyroid, strenuous exercise can be dangerous for us. The irregular heartbeats we are susceptible to can spiral out of control, and also we lose muscle mass when we’re hyper because the "breakdown" function of our muscles is accelerated, while the "rebuild" process is suppressed. Exercising can break down even MORE muscle, so it leaves us in a very bad state. Muscle mass is critical to maintaining our weight after our levels get back to normal, so we need to try and keep all we can.

[Mickey65]

#1070742

It’s only been 3 weeks girl, be patient!

I did my RAI Dec 2008, and it wasn’t until the first week of April 2009 when I was "officially" Hypo and started on Synthroid. It takes time. I’m still healing…

[Hopeful23]

#1070743

lol, yeah no kidding. I told my endo i was trying to exercise and he about slapped me off the table (not really) but if looks could kill I DEF WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD hahaha. He explained to me what Ski explains…. ski your so smart ” title=”Smile” /> what would be do w/o our facilitators ” title=”Smile” />

[paloma]

#1070744

Isn’t weight bearing exercise good for us? That would build muscle and strengthen bones. Walking, even vigorous rocking in you favorite rocker. Some weight training may be ok. Not an all-out 200 pound barbell, of course, just 1 lb. weights, working up to 5 lbs. Gee, I hope it’s ok that I’ve been doing this!

[Ski]

#1070745

If you’re exercising when your body is healthy, those are the results. If you’re exercising while your body is actively hyperthyroid, you can be doing a great deal of harm.

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