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in reply to: New and have many questions #1062167

Thanks so much Kimberly. I am still in a bit of denial as to the seriousness of this disease. That being said, it explains many past conditons and physical ailment:the change in my eyesight, the nastiness that creeps up on me(so unlike me)the flulike feeling. I was diagnosed with Thyroiditis many years ago after having many doctors comment on how "shotty" and swollen my neck looked. I was sent home with the suggestion of Tylenol for the times I felt exhausted and remember one doctor telling me nothing was wrong. I cried in the waiting room.
I really want to get back to the gym but my endo won’t let me till my numbers are better and I come off the propanolol.( I have my first set of post RAI labs at the end of the month.) I had to put my trainer on hold. I know the weight I lost was partially muscle so I need to know how to get it back. I seem impatient as we all can be but I so want that feeling of energy and health back.

[susan]

in reply to: New and have many questions #1062165

Thanks, Russelline for the comment. Day 4 after RAI and the itching is driving me crazy. I take Benedryl at night and sleep well but the itching isfreaking me out. It was very embarrassing on an airplane. The woman next to me gave me dirty looks. My friend told me to switch to Allegra, so I wouldn’t be so drowsy. I am a teacher and since RAI is only 4 days ago, I have to stay 5ft away from my students. There is a pregnant teacher a few doors down from me- should I stay away from her for the rest of the school year?
I also wanted to know how long will I still be hypER? I read the posts about the weight gain and it has been years since I have much weight. I know it will come back but I am on Weight watchers and plan to start writning down every morsel so the gain is minimal. Today I felt like I was moving in slow motion and felt really warm- can’t tell the difference between this and menopause! Is that the hypO kicking in? Also I know GD effects vision- should I get my vision checked and my glasses changed?…I am sooooo glad I have this board to get answers and feel informed and calmed. Thank you!

[susan]

in reply to: New and have many questions #1062161

I am thrilled to have found this site. I had a RAI treatment three days ago. Feeling a little tired and my heart is not trying to escape out of my chest! I am on 160 mg of beta blockers. I took a blood test because of a flu feeling that never went away and never progressed. My doctor called a day later and asked if I was on supplements- she had never seen anyone with a T4 level. The endo confirmed GD and here I am. I am fortunate not to have many of the profound symptoms. In reading the posts I am starting to realize how complex GD is and I will take it as a sign to take better care of myself. Thank you for all the info and for finding a place among kindred beings…….Susan

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