[Ski]

#1074260

Hi Sarabear,

This is not like any other condition you’ve had ~ we don’t get to normal and POOF, feel right. Hyperthyroidism does incredible damage to our entire body, and the first thing we need to do is stop the attack, then we can begin to heal. Just begin. Think of it as a hurricane ~ the wind and rain come, the houses fly apart and the trees fall down, then the wind and rain stop. The hurricane is over. Is everything fine? Hardly. Your body, IF you’ve hit normal levels, is now beginning to put the houses back together and clean up the mess. You will still feel less than normal for a while. Look for small improvements and it’ll help keep you from being discouraged. You are on the right path, and you’re getting there.

Now, are those levels normal? A look at your test results should tell you ~ each lab has different norms, so you need to see the results from your own test in order to determine if you are in the normal range or not. Those test results belong to you, so you should always get a copy of them. No one cares more than you do, and you will need them as references points while you go through this.

Remember that the normal range is quite large, and that is because different people feel "normal" at different points along the scale. The fact that your levels fall within the normal range does not always mean that is YOUR normal, and dialing that in is a bit of a chore, but very worth it. At least, once you are within the normal range, your body begins to get some rest. That’s important.

I wish you luck as you go through this ~ visit often, let us know how it’s going!

[sarabear0508]

#1019818

HI ALL!

I just had my levels rechecked since being on PTU for around 5 wks. My Free T-4 was 0.97 and my TSH was 0.61

SO WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Are they normal?

If there normal I don’t get why I still feel horrible.

Thanks….

[sarabear0508]

#1074261

Thanks Ski!

So how will I know what my normal is? My numbers are all over the board each time I get them tested. If I gauge my symptoms I can tell you that I can now go through the day ( I work 12 hr days and sometimes more) and not take a nap…which is GREAT! I still have chest pain and palpitations during the day but my beta-blocker really helps.
I’m sure will understand more when I see the end Feb 10.
I just don’t know how to tune- into my body yet!

Thanks alot

[Ski]

#1074262

Best thing to do is to get settled at some level (which may take a little while), and evaluate your symptoms while your levels are stable there, then you can more easily tell what you’d like to change, by small degrees. I know it’s challenging to get completely settled levels, but it should get easier over time. Patience! ” title=”Very Happy” />

[sarabear0508]

#1074263

Ski,

I woke up today feeling just fine. I started work and BAM! I was once again hit with my old friend EXHAUSTION! I am a nanny and I have a three yr old son Blake. Blake goes with me 2 my jobs and plays with the other kids. It’s great but completely exhausting! The other two girls are younger than him. So I’m chasing him while holding one of the girls and the others is in the play pen crying! It can get crazy! But I love my job and it’s very rewarding. I’m thinking of asking to be payed by the diaper instead of the hour…I think I would make more money that way!!!! he he- just kidding!

Anyway, the last two wks I have worked unbelievable hours. More than I should have taken on but I desperately needed the money. I thought I would crash,….but I had TONS of energy out of nowhere! I wasn’t exhausted I felt normal. Except for the muscle wasting and aches from time to time. I was amazed at my performance and so was my family. UNTIL TODAY! I’m totally back to where I was. I don’t understand why. Now I’m afraid that I will start the cycle all over again.

WHY IS IT A VICIOUS CYCLE? COULD MY LEVELS HAVE GONE NUTS FROM WORKING SO LONG? What do I do to stay awake.
I can’t quite my job. I have no other income.
I am trying to convince my primary care doc that I am a candidate for the b12 shots. I don’t know if she’ll give me one or not. I will find out on Thursday at my appt.

You give great advice! THANKS!

[b-well]

#1074264

Dealing with this disease can be one of the most frutrating things you will ever do. Yes, we do go for days where we feel good and can do most of the things that we used to do then there are days that we just can’t. And it’s okay. I have been dealing with Graves for 4-5 years. I work full-time with Middle School special education students and all of the inherent paperwork and am Mom to four kids. My youngest two are in college. Sara, you need to embrace that your health is the most important thing. I can understand and applaud your desire to be independent financially. Think about arranging your work environment so that you don’t have to "chase" the three year old-gating off rooms might help. Minimize the toys and things that he can get into at home so that there is less opportunity to make messes. He doesn’t need tons of toys available all of the time. At three he can start to be the helper, three-year-olds love to be helpers. Good luck to you.

[sarabear0508]

#1074265

b-well

Thanks so much for the reply. I actually just lost my job because one of the parents quite her job. So Now I am at home with nothing to do….it was nice for a time but now I have no way to pay bills. I sent my resume out and had a few interviews but I turned them down because the hours were too long and I couldn’t physically do it. I am also old fashioned and believe that woman with small children should stay home and raise there kids. This is especially true for me because Blake’s father refuses to be there for him since our divorce . I think it’s wonderful that you can work and still have the energy to be there for your kids. I come from a family of 10 including Blake! My youngest brother is 9 yrs old. My mom just took on a full time job and she still cooks and does all the normal mom things. I put myslef in your position and in my moms and I just say to myself …."I COULD NEVER DO THAT- I WOULD PHYSICALLY CRASH!" That’s when the reality of how sick I really am hits me! I’m twenty and I should be doing circles around my mom. Yet she watches Blake on the weekend so I can sleep! Maybe this is the break that I needed and hopefully an opportunity will present itself soon so I can pay our bills!
Take Care

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