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in reply to: Ut oh…feeling a little like I use to…Update 5/28 #1071224

Cathy,

Thanks for the dose of positive attitude. Sometimes when I’m consumed by Graves, it’s hard to remember that there are many people with much more difficult things to deal with. I’ve tried to remind myself that Graves is not the end of the world, and I’ll get through it.

Thanks,
Emily

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in reply to: quivering #1071285

OK, I’ve been trying to pay attention to when it’s happening and I think it’s because I’ve been doing a little stregthening exercises. (Doc said I could) Apparently I was just overdoing it. I’ve been taking it a little easier and haven’t noticed it since. Everything is such a guessing game with GD. I probably wouldn’t have thought twice about it 6 months ago and now it makes me paranoid!

Emily

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in reply to: sed rate? #1071514

Mine actually ended up being "normal" – I was just wondering what is was and why he was checking it.

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in reply to: 9am Tuesday… #1071213

Krystal,

If only being stuck in your room with NOTHING to do were under better circumstances, then you’d probably enjoy it more. ” title=”Smile” /> Good luck tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear from you.

Emily

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in reply to: Ut oh…feeling a little like I use to…Update 5/28 #1071221

Ut oh is right….I’ve been hoping to be lucky and achieve remission "just like MamaBear."

hopefully, you’ll see the doctor and get good news. Good luck!!

Emily

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in reply to: just diagnosed in UK #1071259

Wanted to say welcome. I found this board TREMENDOUSLY helpful after my diagnosis – and still do! I know there are people who post regularly that are in the UK. They may have the info you are looking for. Good luck.

Emily

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in reply to: uptake reaction…PEASE READ…. #1071271

I don’t know much about the radiation -but I often have those same symptoms just because of GD and anxiety. It is a vicious cycle! Keep us posted.

Emily

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in reply to: quivering #1071283

M,

Maybe it is fatigue. I was feeling "good" at the beginnng ofthe week. MAybe I overdid it. I’ll have to pay attention to when it happens more. I was trying to not pay attention as much to how I am feeling – trying to RELAX about everything. But the shakiness is annoying. Thanks for your input.

Emily

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in reply to: The Next Step #1071275

I was having all the "classic" symptoms when my TSH was normal as well. It wasn’t until a couple of months after when my symptoms persisted and my GP ran the tests again that it dropped just slightly under the "normal" level. If I hadn’t been persistant and hadn’t trusted my body, I probably would’n’t have been tested again so soon and wouldn’t have begun treatment as soon as I did. For me I KNEW it was my body – not my mind. It is probably worth investigating more.

Good luck,
Emily

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in reply to: Reuptke Scan & Questions #1071291

Wow – you sound so mentally prepared for your RAI. It’s so hard – but SO IMPORTANT – to stay positive. I hope I feel as confident about my decision about what to do next (currently just 7 weeks into ATDs) when that time comes.

Good luck,

Emily

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in reply to: Tapzaole #1071329

I’ve been on methimazole for 7 weeks. I noticed some improvements (less tremors, better sleep) after about 3 weeks. Now just in the last 3-4 days, I’m having periods of time when I’m feeling somewhat normal – not NORMAL, but not consumed by all the symptoms. I also was given the green light to begin exercising again. I’ve started to do some strengthening and boy are my legs weak! It does feel good to have some control over my body again and feel like I’m doing something to feel better.

Hang in there. It’s hard to be patient – if you read some of my posts from a couple of weeks ago, you’ll see how frustrated I was with "lack of progress."

It’s sometimes hard to notice such small changes. But I’ve noticed that if I think in terms of a week I can EASILY say that today was better than last Tuesday so I can’t wait for next Tuesday!

Emily

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in reply to: Under the Knife – Finally… #1071337

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Emily

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in reply to: sed rate? #1071512

Ski,

Wanted to let you know my sed rate was "normal" so the nurse could not comment about it over the phone. She said he would let me know if there was a problem, but wouldn’t even tell me what he was checking it for. You probably remember mine is a doctor’s office that is not forthcoming with info. It’s on my list of questions to ask him at my next appt. (Or my new endo – whoever I see first.) I’ll let you know what I find out.

Emily

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in reply to: My goiter is going down hurrayyyy #1071360

Yeah M! And of course you’re hesitant to just be excited. But I say just be excited – no worries! ” title=”Very Happy” />

Good news for both of us today – my TSH is up to .86 from .44 a month ago.

Hopefully things continue to look up!

Emily

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in reply to: So confused #1071377

Can’t answer your questions, but can sympathize about the doctor issue. I, too, have a doc that can’t seemed to be bothered by me and my ignorance. To him, I’m just another patient, but to me it’s MY LIFE AND WELL_BEING! I have managed to get into another endo who I’m praying will be more informative and helpful. Thank goodness we have this board to fall back on when our docs don’t provide the info. Good luck,

Emily

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