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in reply to: Very stressed out, but there’s hope… #1070233

Thank you, Jake. I really needed to hear from someone today. I appreciate it very much.

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in reply to: family member newly diagnosed #1070226

I am not sure, but if they feel that he’s had this for a while, maybe he is unable to connect his anger issues to GD. In my case, I have been irritable and angry for a long time, and assumed it was just my personality. Hopefully, I was wrong (haven’t started any treatments yet). I really hope that he is able to get things under control and deal with his anger in a constructive way. Keep the faith that the treatments will help, and even though your beautiful young child observes this behavior, it will only get better and the child will see what great parents he/she has. Good luck, and come anytime to vent or share! Prayin for ya (if that’s OK?!)

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in reply to: Question about blood tests #1070310

Thanks, Ski. I am REALLY new to all this, and apparently my levels are just a smidge high. I asked why, and she said that it just means my body is dealing with the problems itself. Does that make sense? I am not sure of the exact numbers.

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in reply to: Good news, and…. super powers? #1070239

Freakin HILARIOUS!! I remember thinking the same thing… I even told my son that "Mommy is the HULK now!" ” title=”Smile” />
Good to have you on here, hope everyone can provide the support and answers you (and I, for that matter..) need!
Good luck with everything!

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in reply to: New to Graves, curious about all this #1070511

OK, got a call today from primary (nurse in the office). She VERY pleasantly states that my labs were "normal". I am SO frustrated. Then WHY is my thyroid swelling into my throat, WHY can’t I swallow right, then WHY is my heart racing every day to the point that I think I am going to have a heart attack?! I am so angry right now. It is so hard for me to get of work for all of these tests, plus I pretty much pay for the out of pocket due to poor insurance… I want some answers! I am so sorry for venting, but I am sure that the old tests were right, as I have all the symptoms of GD…(except for the eye problems…) I am just so angry…. why won’t they tell me anything? Why is it that they act like nothing is wrong?

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in reply to: New to Graves, curious about all this #1070510

Thanks, everyone! Sorry, I haven’t been able to get back online until today… 2 small kids and a hubby! ” title=”Smile” /> I am still seeing a primary, and I am not happy at all. They took blood MONDAY of last week, and never called me back. Maybe they wanted to wait for the uptake results… who knows. Hopefully, she will call about a follow-up soon, and I will know more then. Thanks for all the great advice and support! Alice

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