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in reply to: Thanks all! #1071464

Annie –
Good news! Progress is definitely encouraging.

Emily

[ely2009]

in reply to: a word of caution before taking over the counter meds. #1071468

I’ve noticed that warning too.

I’m sure your sore throat will pass, as mine did, without incident. ALthough I know mine added some anxiety to my life.
Hot peppermint tea with honey helped me.

Hope you feel better,
Emily

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in reply to: depression and GD #1071499

Kimberly – Interesting that you say you felt worse after your Dx during your first 10 weeks of treatment. That’s how I feel – although I did have some improvement after about week 3. Now it seems to be down hill again. It is frustrating to continue to take meds when you don’t feel progress.

Emily

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in reply to: Will it end? #1071590

Boy – you all know what it feels like!!!

I decided this week – after thinking about it for a few weeks – to try an anti-anxiety med. My doc suggested it several weeks ago, but I was resistant to it. Until my Dx, I hadn’t taken ANY meds since my childhood. But I’ve been having such a hard time with anxiety and trying to separate what I am feeling and what I am worrying about, that I thought if it can give me some relief in the short term, then it may not be such a bad idea. Of course, I’m still second-guessing my decision, especially since it’s making me very nauseous and dizzy. I’m hoping that’ll go away after a few days. My son (9) says I’m nauseous because it’s poison, which I agree with. ” title=”Smile” /> Smart kid. But I guess I decided that I feel so bad anyway, why not try it?

We’ll see how it goes.

Emily

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in reply to: Newly Diagnosed #1071486

I know exactly what you mean. I’m a teacher and I help prepare high school students for the ACT and SAT tests. One of my first symptoms looking back is that I was having a hard time processing the test questions and explaining them. I also forget things – like walk into a room and don’t know why I’m there.

Good luck,

Emily

[ely2009]

in reply to: Will it end? #1071587

Thanks for everyone’s support.

Christina, you describe it well. I really try to stay positive and focused on the good and important things in my life – mainly my family. It’s not even the way I feel physically that is so hard, it’s that the way I feel keeps me from being involved in my life the way I want. SOme days I feel like I just watch it go by. My son asked me what I want for Mother’s DAy – I said a new thyroid.
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Trying to hang in there.

Emily

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in reply to: Will it end? #1071584

I actually had blood drawn today – should hear tomorrow. Hopefully that will give some clue as to why this has been a bad week.

I keep waiting for the day when I can use Jake George’s line "it didn’t suck being me today." ” title=”Very Happy” />

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in reply to: Stronger Immune System with RAI?? #1071516

Don’t have the answers your looking for, but I’m sure someone else does.

Wanted to say hope you feel well soon.

Hot peppermint tea with honey always helps my throat. I used to not like hot tea, but it has grown on me since giving up my coffee.

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in reply to: thyroid thumping? #1071606

I actually read your previous post after I posted mine. I was glad (again) to see that I’m not alone. You describe it exactly right. I’m frustrated because my endo says my thyroid is only slightly enlarged and I shouldn’t be feeling anything because of it – like "fullness" in my throat or the thumping – but I DO!

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in reply to: And so it begins… #1071541

I know what you mean about the doc talking to you from the doorway – mine does the same thing and that definitely doesn’t help when you have lots of questions and you feel rushed. Good luck in finding someone else. I’m trying to and have not had much luck yet – the "good" endo that people recommend is REALLY hard to get in to.

Emily

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in reply to: Will it end? #1071582

Rhonda – hope you are feeling well. Let us know how you are progressing.

[ely2009]

in reply to: Will it end? #1071577

Thanks guys – just what I need to hear. I’m SOOOOOOO tired of being CONSUMED by this disease and all the worry that goes with it. I’m sitting here at the computer sobbing and I don’t really know why except that I’m just overwhelmed and OH SO TIRED! Sorry to be a crybaby – that’s usually not me AT ALL, but then again I’ve never dealt with anything quite like this.

I’m so glad you are both prayerful people as well. I ask God and the Blessed Mother for strength and patience and healing everyday for me and all of you.

Thanks for your support.

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in reply to: Low TSH Levels #1071665

Liza,

I’m not the best person to answer your questions – I’m fairly newly diagnosed as well with mild GD – my TSH was .37. I’ve been on methimazole (generic for tapazole) for almost 6 weeks. I have improved, but not nearly as much as I’d like by now. My endo just upped my dose lastweek from 2.5 mg/day to 5.0 mg/day. That’s a very small dose so I guess that’s why I haven’t noticed dramatic changes yet. I do know that it can take weeks for the buildup of excess hormone to go away.

I’m sure someone with more knowledge will reply to you. Just wanted to let you know that you’ll find lots of support and answers here. It’s been SUPER helpful to me!

Take care,
Emily

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in reply to: Thanks #1071701

It’s hard for us to sit and watch life go by when we are used to being in the middle of it all. I too, as I think many of us, was very active before GD hit. I was dx in Feb and spent the winter watching my kids sled and play in the snow, instead of doing it with them. It IS depressing and it made me feel so guilty. I’ve been in meds for 5 weeks and am improving – although not as fast as I would like. This morning I actually enjoyed our trip to the playground. I was able to roll down the hill with my little ones and chase them around. (Of course now I’m VERY tired). It’s not perfect yet, but better than it was. GD definitley teaches you how to appreciate little things in life again.

Good luck and be easy on yourself.

Emily

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in reply to: ATD and weight gain? #1071718

Looking back now, I, too, think that I’ve gone from hyper back to normal several times over the last decade. I had a struggle with infertility and also some anxiety. I know at some point my TSH was tested. I wonder how it can be causght sooner.

Emily

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