[jojoransom]

in reply to: Mood Issues #1069895

Hello to all
I now understand why I feel crazy- most of the time I feel like I can just rip somebody’s, anybody’s head off- just for breathing!!!! With Graves’ – you LOOK normal, you don’t LOOK sick, but inside is just a volcano waiting to explode and there is no relief. I was diagnosed in May and was seeing an endo that I didn’t feel respected my decisions. My GP has found another but not seeing him until Nov. The question in my head – did I not like the last endo because I have Graves’ rage or was he really being a jerk? My sister says that he was being a jerk- which if I had any other disease and delt with a Dr like him, I would have found another one. It’s that Graves’ is so emotional and gets in your head and fills you with such doubt and insecurity- it feels like there’s no control over anything. I will keep reading the archives on this site for the validation that I need- I thank God for this site and the wonderful people who are there for support. I think I would be a crazier person if I had not found this website.

jojo

[jojoransom]

in reply to: Newly Diagnosed W/Graves & Endo. Visit #1070892

Thanks to Kimberly and Ski for your advice- it helps just to know that there are people "out there"! As far as exercise- I haven’t been able to do any of that for about 2-3 months now I have been too exhausted to even get through a routine. This has made me lose most of my strength, muscle mass and gained body fat- although the scales show I’ve gain about 3 pounds. I used to deadlift at least 145(I weigh 118), now I can barely do 75. That in itself is frustrating, because "before" I could train and still have energy left to clean house, run errands, run after kids. My house and household used to be organized and running fairly smoothly- but now I’m lucky to get the laundry started and can barely get through making dinner. The house is a mess and I feel very unmotivated and irritable, not to mention angry about this whole thing!! With summer break coming up- I have to decided to try my luck with meds- buying time before RAI. I realize I will have a "new normal"- it kind of scares me to think what that might be. Thank you again for the advice and a great site to read about real people experience and not just something out of a book. Jojo

[jojoransom]

in reply to: Newly Diagnosed W/Graves & Endo. Visit #1070888

Hello I am newly diagnosed with Grave’s and very confused about what to do: surgery is out of the question; and am considering RAI or antithyriod meds. I’m reluctant to do RAI as I don’t want to go Hypo ( I know this is the treatment for Grave’s). My Dr. seems to prefer RAI – I get the feeling it would be more convient for him rather than me. My question is if I choose antithyriod meds – will I be monitored by my Dr. and how often will I have to see him? I really can’t afford too many office visits and how much will the meds be? The reason I would prefer anto thyroid meds is that I am a Personal Trainer and don’t want to gain alot of weight- won’t look good for my clients. The Dr. keeps saying "you won’t gain , just go back to the normal you were before" I see my Dr. on June 8 for my decision. I am currenly taking beta-blockers and feel almost back to normal- although I still don’t have the energy level I used to have; I’m not feeling like I’m losing my mind!!
I flip-flop between what I want to do and am very greatful for this website and any advice I can get. I have 4 beautiful daughters, and my 11 year old is in tears every night about "mommy being sick". Please any advice. Thank you

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