[cheermom60]

in reply to: Im back after 3 years and still miserable #1181220

Thank you so much for replying Kimberly. I just posted again with my findings of my skin issue. Guess its called vitiligo (I have the universal form is what my Dr said). I’m going to cut out alot of junk (not bad foods but processed foods) as its too easy to grab that processed foods. I am making an effort to eat more fruits and veggies instead.

[cheermom60]

in reply to: Im back after 3 years and still miserable #1181218

Oh and the past 6 months I (and everyone else ) has noticed I have skin discoloration. I used to have freckles all over my arms and legs and now its like I have patches of them and the rest are gone. I look awful and people always ask what I did as my freckle patches are darker than how my skin is fading.

[cheermom60]

in reply to: Im back and miserable :-( #1174110

Thanks for your reply. I meant I had to lower my daily intake by 500 calories so I was only eating 900 cal. I actually found a holistic medicine place (a Naturopathic Dr) in NC that I will try and see about underlying issues. Im just tired of being tired and cranky and gaining weight and just plain miserable to be around

[cheermom60]

in reply to: Life after RAI question #1065307

Thank you both for your reply. Yes, I’ve been keeping somewhat of a journal as this whole ordeal has been a huge roller coaster and I’m so wanting to get off this ride. I I actually was glad when my physician lowered my meds from 175mcg to 125mcg at first, then I started getting the anxiety feeling (I feel that way when hyper) and cant sit still feeling and we did the blood work again. He lowered it to 112mcg. Then 1 month later had to lower it yet again. I think the stress of life is making my life miserable. I definitely dont handle stress like I used to and this morning I about jumped out of my vehicle because some guy wouldnt get off my tail end (and I was already going 75 in a 65) and ended up shaking from the stress, then crying. I’m always edgy, and ready to pounce when needed and thats not who I am and am sadden when my sweet hubby of only 4 months tries so hard to calm me down. So does having Graves mean I wont handle stress like I used to? If I was to lower it or eliminate it, I’d have to quit my job, walk away from putting my towhome on the market, get rid of my teenaged son (ha now thats a concept) and tell my neighbors to move – perfect world this would happen in but this isnt. I’m really hating life and really want the real ME to come back. I used to have so much fun in life and enjoy people. Now I just feel like I dont want anyone around. Geesh, re-reading this, I really need to get off the soap opera and stop it.

Kim

[cheermom60]

in reply to: Graves’ Disease – Tips & Tricks for hair/skin/mental health #1075258

I’m so glad I found this information!! I also get a lot of cold sores (mine mainly come on when I’m stressed more than usual) and found that the only thing that works for me is pure chamomile roman extract oil (Wyndmere brand) sold at our natural store here in Colorado (wasn’t sure if i could post the exact name so I did not). I’ve exhausted Abreva and it no longer works for me. I will be trying the dry scalp suggestions though!!

Kim

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