[Ann1960graves]

in reply to: Drop in energy like a sugar drop, normal GD symptom? #1179350

Hi. The rabbit diet with cottage cheese is just “the sugar drop” pick me ups. I have been eating a little crazy because I can. I do like chocolate milk shakes.

I talked with the nurse today. She’s not the smartest. She said this “drop” has nothing to do with graves.

I need to get back to beating my head against the wall. Got a 10 year old with lots of homework.

[Ann1960graves]

in reply to: Panting, breathlessness, muscle weakness. Newbie and scared #1179258

Thanks boomer. Real quick, my son who was in the navy drove the billion dollar nuclear sub. However, he has yet to drive one of our cars!!! Lol

So far my drug tx is 10mg methimazole & 60 mg propranol. I have been on it since 4/25 and little to no improvement. Patient?

Thanks so much for taking time to respond.

[Ann1960graves]

in reply to: Panting, breathlessness, muscle weakness. Newbie and scared #1179254

Thank you Boomer. I like your positive-ness!

Why is your name Boomer? Were you a submariner for the Navy?

My part time job/love is photography. Carrying a backpack with 3 camera bodies, multipule lens, 3 flashes, etc is physically demanding. Especially when shooting for 12 hours. This weekend I have wedding to shoot. I am praying that I will make it through the event. I committed before I got sick.

Lately all I think about is laying down. So different than my other life.

Take care and thanks for responding. Ann

[Ann1960graves]

in reply to: Panting, breathlessness, muscle weakness. Newbie and scared #1179250

Thank you for your very kind responses.

Yes I’m on beta blockers and haven’t been to boot camp for 2 months.

I can not exercise even if I wanted to. I am shocked at how fast I went from being “athletic for my age” to panting when just walking a flight of stairs.

I am seeing an internist and an endro. I wonder if I should be seeing a rheumatologist?

Another quick question. I am aging at mock speed lately. I wonder, just regular aging or is it the disease? Im getting flabby everywhere all of a sudden.

Thank you again!!

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