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in reply to: Men With Graves’ and TED #1186802

The journey with Graves’ and TED seems tough, especially when issues like blood pressure or vision problems stick around even after thyroid levels stabilize. Mojon’s frustration with no clear answers and Curt’s mixed results post-thyroidectomy show how unpredictable it can be.

Radiation therapy for TED, like Curt is considering, can help with swelling and double vision, but it’s risky with potential side effects. It’s a tricky balance for sure.

[jeany676]

in reply to: Tips for staying cool and staying awake? #1186803

I’ve been dealing with similar stuff, and I totally get the exhaustion and heat issues. For the heat, I’ve found that cooling pillows and a fan at night help a lot, especially when I wake up sweating. As for staying awake, I get the same thing, feeling tired no matter how much sleep I get. One thing that helped me a bit was focusing on staying hydrated and making sure I’m eating enough throughout the day. Sometimes dehydration or low blood sugar can make things worse without us realizing it.

Also, have you looked into possible sleep issues like sleep apnea? It could be worth discussing with your doc, as they can mess with your rest without you knowing.

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