[BrookeRN]

in reply to: Embarrased but recognizing that I need some help. #1066513

Thank you for your response. My Free T3 and Free T4 are within normal limits now. My TSH was low for a few months but it is now within normal limits. I have been diligent about assuring that the right labs are drawn since I’m a nurse… a nurse who overthinks EVERYTHING thanks to GD. I have found that my doctor isn’t very helpful with the nutritional component. That’s why I thought I’d ask on this forum. I know that you can’t give medical advice but I’m looking for individual responses or experiences from people that have actually gone through this.

When does the eye disease improve?

[BrookeRN]

in reply to: Embarrased but recognizing that I need some help. #1066511

Thank you all for the replies. I’ve certainly taken something from all of them – I’ve been eating a much much healthier diet. I’ve started juicing in the mornings and eating fresh foods throughout the day. I haven’t had anymore alcohol and I cut out aspartame. I was drinking several diet sodas a day and I’m curious to see if I notice a difference after a couple of months. From what I’ve read aspartame stays in the body for quite awhile.

In regards to my boyfriend, I have told him about this website – whethere or not he will use it is another story. I totally agree men try and look for solutions and I see this in him. I can tell that he acknowledges my efforts to become well by making dietary and lifestyle changes in addition to taking the medication and that he’s being patient. I do feel lucky to have a supportive person in my corner. It’s still difficult for me to discern if my emotions and reactions to everyday things are valid or if they’re heightened because of GD. I am just trying to not react to the first feeling that surfaces and to look at the big picture.

I went to the endocrinologist yesterday and my TSH was normal. She didn’t change my antithyroid medication yet and didn’t offer much of an explanation as to why I am still symptomatic. Is it normal to still have symptoms even though the lab values normalize? I’m still having insomnia, tachycardia, light sensitivity with my eyes/burning eyes, and mood swings. Does acupuncture help? Are there supplements that are good to take? I’ve read that balancing trace minerals like copper can make a difference but that a hair analysis is recommended first.

To answer the question, yes I am a nurse ” title=”Smile” /> Ironically I’m a psychiatric nurse so I have to be very calm and grounded at work despite all the stress and chaos that my patients are bringing to the table. I can certainly relate to them but I need to be sure I don’t let the stress affect my health… I also have to not take my stress out on my friends and family.

Thanks again for your support.

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