[judy]

in reply to: Levothyroxine issues? #1176969

Hello – I take 137mg levothroxin my dr never changed my meds? In 2003 I had RAI 2 times (the first one didn’t work?) then had a storm was in critical care 15 days I have been to 5 different drs I tell them all I’m tired,trouble sleeping. no appetite, bones hurt.menstral cycle is way off crying all the time just feeling I have no one and all alone., THE WORST IS THE WEIGHT GAIN I hardly eat at all?? They all tell me everything looks fine…. Then maybe its all in my head, Boy I proably don’t make any sense – but it sure felt good to vent a little. wow it will be 10 years in June I’ve had graves!!:o

Crazy Judy

[judy]

in reply to: 2nd Dose RAI #1174804

i had 2 doses all within a month.. then had a a storm..

[judy]

in reply to: double vision #1175196

Where can you purchase a eye patch?

[judy]

in reply to: Orbital Decompression Surgery #1074436

Hello – Well I had the procedure march 24th no problems at all just 2 black eyes..
I was nervous but with all of you help I did feel better.. the pressure is gone no blurry vision,, thanks again for everybodys input,, I did tell my surgeon abouth utube video she found it very interesting..

Judy ” title=”Very Happy” />

[judy]

in reply to: Orbital Decompression Surgery #1074428

I am ready but a little nervous my date is march 24th at 10:00 am

wish me luck

[judy]

in reply to: Treatments for Eyes #1073492

When I wake up in the morning my eyes are so puffy.
Beleive me I have tried eyedrops beauty creams none of these worked for me..
I have a gel mask that I put in the freezer. I place them over my eyes for about 10 mins and PRESTO puffiness went down about 75%.. or a wet washcloth
place in the freezer.. It is going to be really cold.. feels good when your stressed out…
Try it out and let me know

[judy]

in reply to: Pls Recommend an Opthalmologist from SFO, CA #1073710

Delyse Roxanne Williams, MD Female Ophthalmology: Oculoplastic
Oakland Medical Center
280 West Macarthur Boulevard.
Oakland, Ca
check out her home page at kaiser.org

Judy

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in reply to: Orbital Decompression Surgery #1074411

Hi Dolores,
Just wanted to say I watch this post constantly You seem like a terrific person. I did see pics of your son after the procedure believe me it scared me at first.
But after following your story I made the decision to go for it..
Did he stay in the hospital over night?
I’m having a outpatient surgery so I go home after, thats the part I’m worried about ” title=”Confused” />

Judy

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in reply to: Orbital Decompression Surgery #1074409

Hi Tamara,
I am having surgery March 24th . I know exactly how you feel
I am having the decompression in one eye and also the bags under and on top
of my eyes removed after I heal they will adjust my eyelids. I am worried
I see my reflection in the mirror and cry I hate the way I look.

But doing this surgery could make me smile again…

Judy

[judy]

in reply to: HOW BAD IS IT BASED ON TESTS? #1073591

TSH (uIU/mL) 0.2-5.5 sept 2008
TSH (uIU/mL) 0.8 3.1 feb 2009

This is what I get in the mail nobody ever calls am I suppose to do something?

[judy]

in reply to: Orbital Decompression Surgery #1074393

Hello – I am so nervous about having this surgery
I am having surgery March 24th is there really a big change?
I just want to look like I did before…. I have a bad case of graves opthamology. Both protrude I have bags under my eyes my eyelids are puffy like someone punched me.. I cry just about everyday when I see myself in the mirror. I look really tired… or insane.. or on crack.. I hate when people look at me
Is this surgery really going to fix all of that??

Judy

[judy]

in reply to: Most Likely has Grave’s… #1074015

Hello – I have had graves disease for 5 years. When I was first diagnosed my mood swings,yelling,depression always tired,sluggish were out of control..
I know exactly how he feels..

Tell him he must be treated… or he will always feel that way..

Once they have your thyroid levels under control.. He will feel energetic, happy please trust me… been there done that..

he will wonder why he waited so long… you will have the love of your life back..

Judy ” title=”Very Happy” />

[judy]

in reply to: I’d like to start a support group in Alameda County, Calif. #1074614

Hello,
I would be interested in joining your support group..
Living with graves for 5 years we have ups an downs…
I was treated with RAI 2 times, and also had a thyroid storm
Please send info..

Judy

[judy]

in reply to: A good Grave’s diet? #1075002

Does anyone know of foods that we should stay away from??
I was told I could eat anything no restrictions..
Thanks

[judy]

in reply to: At my wits end #1074242

Hi Diane – It’s Judy I still don’t understand.. This might be stupid to ask can your thyroid come back alive?? HE HE .. I was told it is dies?
Does anyone know exactly what happens to it?
Is it healthy to have a dead thyroid living inside of your body??
maybe I should of had the surgery..

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