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in reply to: Phew I made! I am now thyroid free and home! #1069458

Hey all thanks for all your messages.

I think I am having post op blues? withdrawals etc… I feel really low tonight and last night too. I just feel all the strain of family life and I can do nothing to help. The way they had my dressing I couldn’t straighten my neck etc.. so I have been in torture the last 5 days. Thankfully the nurse came in and removed the dressing but I now so scared my wound will burst open even though I know it won’t but my anxiety is so bad and I am so scared!

My eldest had been staying with my mum since Wed ( thank God for her) but he has come home and I know its all overwhelming for him etc. He is a tad hyper and well the baby is teething and trying to be as mobile as he can and my husband is exhausted and starting to crack ” title=”Sad” /> This is all just too much for me and now that my mum is exhausted we have no one to help. All fair weather friends who say oh I hope you are well etc… I genuinely don’t expect any help but gosh do we really need it just now! I just feel all this has been caused by me and its just yet another burden/ hard time for my little family who have already been through so much because of my ill health. I know it will get better I just need to get through this feeling of being completely overwhelmed ” title=”Sad” />

I have organised for a friend who has her own cleaning business to come in once a week to clean and do some general stuff. My hubby tries but he can’t really cope too well and gets really short tempered and my nerves are on tender hooks ” title=”Sad” /> ” title=”Sad” /> ” title=”Sad” /> ” title=”Sad” /> ” title=”Sad” />

Sorry to be such a moan and what wold seem as though I don’t appreciate the gift of having my thyroid removed but I just need a lot of hugs tonight and for those of you who have had the op to tell me I will be ok ” title=”Wink” /> Gosh it feels like the 7 day baby blues if you know what I mean?

Thanks for listening to my rant once again xxxxxx

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in reply to: interpersonal problems #1069444

Hi sorry things are not good. I just want to say I have been there. My marriage was a really strong foundation and once this whole personality change/illness etc… came along things have went pear shape.

Certainly since the birth of my last wee one – if you look back on my posts – my life was in a terrible state and my family life all over the place. This condition completely rocked the boat where I can honestly say (to help you I am going to be so honest) that I hated my husband and he me!! We often spoke of divorce even when things weren’t heated…. It still is very hard. I have to try and remember that its hard for him too as he has had a sick wife for 4 years and any energy I had and have I put into the kids…. I also must admit that because I have become so unwell over the last few years I offer him no sympathy when he is ill – which I know isn’t right but to be truthful I panicked because I would think – how am I going to cope. to be honest I lost track of him as my husband and seem as more a means to and end to get through my day helping with the kids. I have tried to stop thinking like that but it is taking a lot of time ” title=”Wink” />

I would have to agree with the others please try to just hold off until things start to settle. People really don’t understand what this condition can do to your life and family life. My mum is so supportive and sometimes when things got really bad and I packed his bags and told him where to go she would say do you think thats for the best or can you think like this " he doesn’t beat you, he doesn’t abuse you, he is a good father, he is trying hard, he has a lot of strain on him with work and trying to care for you and the kids while working from home, he doesn’t go out drinking or you are never left wondering where he is or who he is with". She tries to help me see that although times can be absolutely awful and we were on the verge of seperation…….can you try a wee bit harder and see beyond the days of illness..

Its a horrible situation to be in and I pray that you start to feel better and life becomes less stressful xxx

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in reply to: personal question #1069669

Thanks all so much! OOOh its really here now! Phew deep breaths! I am so scared but I need to see it as a way forward!

K thanks for that info my period is due the day after the op soooo….lucky old us eh???

I can’t thank you all enough for your prayers!! I really need them. I think the worst part after the op is I really am going to miss my boys …. 3days I know but I am a real sop! lol

No Doubt be on here tomorrow needing lots of reassurance! lol

Until then you should all rest your hands so your don’t get repetitive strain ” title=”Very Happy” /> ” title=”Very Happy” /> ” title=”Very Happy” /> ” title=”Very Happy” />

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in reply to: personal question #1069664

Phew the test came back negative! Not that I don’t want more babies just really need this op! so its all go for Wednesday! ” title=”Confused” /> ” title=”Confused” /> ” title=”Confused” />

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in reply to: Can going hypo cause edema? #1069654

Glad it made you laugh I went through the laugh/cringe and now laughing again! lol

No GD rage is horrible but hey that should all fade by Wednesday afternoon!

Hope HP was great desperate to see it! My hubby went to Oxford for 7 yearrs and I have been in the dining hall that was in one of the movies lol!xx

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in reply to: Intro #1069622

Huge congrats on becoming a mentor! Your advise is always sound and relaxing in a way!

Great news! xxx

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in reply to: My big day! RAI tomorrow #1069577

Just a wee note to say I am thinking of you! lots of prayers and get well wishes!

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in reply to: Intravenous Glucocorticosteroids #1069628

Hi Carla,

Thats such a shame for your little girl it must have been so frightening for her and you!

I have never had steriods for GD but I am chronic asthmatic and from a younge age (6 years old) was in and out of hospital receiving high levels of IV steriods then oral for a long periods of time then going on count down steriods eventually to come off them. That happened at least twice a year if not more and also at times when I wasn’t hospitalised I was on high doses of oral steriods. My mum had to sign a disclaimer once because I had so many episodes where I had been prescribed steriods over short period of time. My hospital doctor used to call them the wonder drug as they really did do the job but they also give you false energy etc… My biggest problems with being on such high doses was that I hallucinated and would pull out my bed chasing lights etc.. or felt as though I was a tiny doll in a large real size house…..weird stuff eh? Such a worrying time for my mum too!

I have never had any problems with my liver and I hope the case is the same for you little one. I hope you get a more clear answer and perhaps you could ask the medics for more reassurance as to what steps they are taking to regularly monitor her livers condition? Aswell as blood tests they can also ultrasound etc…

Sending lots of get well vibes to your little one and I hope she isn’t on them too much longer. xxxx

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in reply to: Can going hypo cause edema? #1069652

I had fluid retention when I was hypo and yes it can happen as the body slows down and struggles to move "lymph" around the body etc…

Is it pitting oedema? So when you press it in does the area remain imprinted with the mark of your finger for a few secs/longer? Or is rock solid hard?

Salt intake does effect fluid retention but the way I am lead to believe unless you have issues with soduim blood levels etc then you would need to be taking a lot of salt intake daily for a prolonged period of time.

Like you say increase your fluid intake – keep your feet elevated when you can and if possible get someone to rub them gently as long as the area of skin isn’t shiny or broken.

We teach patients to do simple exercises if they are sitting for prolonged periods or just in general to move the ankle/foot area.

So circling you ankle like you would do if you are a bally dancer warming up ” title=”Very Happy” />
then sitting with your feet flat on the floor – rock into your toes so that your knees are moving upwards then back onto your heels.

Then pronation and supination of your feet too – just be careful with this is you have weak calf muslces/ligaments or bones….

Again I am not a doctor but as a rehab specialist thats what we would start off with if it was "simple oedema" and nothing else underlying, don’t attempt any of this if it is rock hard oedema. Always best to get it checked out as you say though.

Hope that helps

m xxx

p.s if anyone is flying especially long haul these are great exercises to stop fluid retention and seemingly DVT’s xx

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in reply to: personal question #1069663

HI thanks all,

Yeah I didn’t think that it would make a difference with a period as she never mentioned anything but just wanted to make sure – thanks for your reassurance. ” title=”Smile” />

As for being pregnant – its a very slim chance but I had to mention it a little hiccup in birth control but if I turn out to be pregnant then I will not go ahead with the surgery as I wouldn’t put the baby at risk although I would be concerned though about a TS post partum – but hey thats all jumping the gun – I have to go tomorrow morning so I will let you all know. I don’t want to say I hope I am not pregnant as I would then feel exceptionally guilty if I was..however I really do need this op so I suppose its all in God’s hands and His plan for me.

Will let you all know tomorrow lol

Thanks again everyone.

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in reply to: Headaches #1069677

Hey have you ever had migraines? Could be coming off the eye trouble?
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in reply to: What happened to Diane? #1069704

Sending her get well wishes! xxx

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in reply to: Anxiety/Panic Thread….. #1069946

HI Tuxedo,

I am sure you will get different answers to this question you pose. For me unfortunately my anxiety did get worse but that was in correlation to my levels. What did help me was my history of anxiety and knowing how to deal with it or recognise that somedays were safer at home to prevent major panic attacks thus resulting in low confidence. Have you read Dr Claire Weekes Self help for your nerves?

I am now going to contact the above author and ask for some commission lol! However, I am so glad it is helping others as it was a life saver for me and her methods stay with you years after you have read it.

I hope you are feeling better.

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in reply to: Profession? Stress? Help? #1069710

Hey,

3 of my sisters are nurses one of them has had GD since she was 13 and got the op about 13 years ago but she was nursing for a good 10 years prior to the op and was unwell with the condition but is and I say this with great pride fantastic at her job. The other was recently diagnosed. I am an OT and I find no reason why I cannot carry out my professional obligations with this condition. Obviously the double vision may pose a problem more from your point of view – that feel awful.

However, although I was very tired most days and my concentration wasn’t as good as it was prior to GD diagnosis but a lot of that was because I was so tired and my levels were all over the place.

Please try not to worry too much. Are you in the USA or states? Either I imagine it will be Occupational health you are going too? They are fantastic and so understanding so please try and relax. Stay focused you have come this far!! You will make a fantastic nurse just by the fact you have been through all this "insight, empathy" understanding the lingo eh?

M xxxx

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in reply to: Oh dear friends….you won’t like me when I’m angry! lol #1069743

Oh thats funny mammbear! Out of the mouths of babes!

Yes Emily I agree I am much more assertive! Like today my parents hoover is broken after 2 uses (already had this model replaced after one day before) so my hubby calls hoover ( we purchased it as a gift for them) the lady said oh well there must be a blockage blah blah blah….we cleaned all the filters etc…anyway I said let me talk to her. He wouldn’t and in the end got no where. So after he put the phone down I pressed redial he was like what are you doing. I said getting a new hoover. Voila! Spoke with someone else said not acceptable..huge commpany blah blah blah….got authorisation code to take it back to the shop!

Just to add to your laughs! My mum called later on last night and was in fits! we couldn’t get parked at disabled spaces last night (my mum has a badge) anyway she said I could see you checking every car (all 30 or so) to make sure they had a disabled badge. She said I was just waiting for you to ask for pen and paper to leave someone a message if they didn’t have a badge! She said I am so unpredictable at the moment she doesn’t know what to think I am going to do next. Well at least I will have some storied for boring dinner parties lol

Roll on Wednesday in the hope of removing the thyroid and the HULK! lol

Until then "in with anger out with love" Well I’ll try my best!

xxx

M xx

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