[julies]

in reply to: Methimazole and illness #1070786

It is good to be a nag Mamabear I am at times as well.

My endo did call back she did sound concerned, everything was all set for my local hosptial, however again things did not go as they should have, I had everything all set up so the on-call doctor was suppose to call me last night with the results, I made sure that the lab had all the information, but no call. I hear no news is good news, but I really would have loved a call from my primary care. My endo is out until Monday. I am going to call the office once they are open, and give them a piece of my mind.

Julies

[julies]

in reply to: Methimazole and illness #1070784

Boy oh boy, Mamabear, you are very busy

Well I am feeling a little better, I would be a lot better if I could have stayed home, but I had meetings today that I had already rescheduled several times, so I could not get away with that again.
I am waiting for another call from my Endo, her office is located over an hour away. I am hoping she will let me get my blood work done locally.
I am pretty tired at the end of the day, and to drive after work such a distance, really sucks!

Jules

[julies]

in reply to: Methimazole and illness #1070782

Thank you,

yes spoke to my endo yesterday afternoon. Must go in for blood work today, however Iam feeling a little better, slept last night.

Mamabear;

Do you still have to watch them for strep/Scarlet fever now?

Julies

[julies]

in reply to: Methimazole and illness #1070779

Dear Mamabear

Oh my god, your poor children, I had no idea that Scarlet fever was still around. Where they in the hospital? I do have allergies, but never this bad, only in the past three days, can not sleep at night, my tongue the back of it hurts pretty bad. Like I said, I have never been ill, not even a cold, just that weird flu a few years back.

Julies

[julies]

in reply to: My lack of understanding myself #1070944

I printed out a lot of information today to bring home and leave in the bathroom for the men, by the way my son’s are 21 and 24, but I doubt that they will really understand.

I am looking for support groups in my area, but have had no luck yet. I have called my endo for some information.

I appreciate all the support I have here! Thank you so much, it is great to vent, I never really needed anyone, which is most likely why my family tends to think I am a superwoman!!! I have made it through worse times, thank goodness for all of you ” title=”Smile” />

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[julies]

in reply to: Venting…DENIAL AGAIN! #1071166

Hi,

Working with homeless individuals, and applying for SSI benefits with them, I find that for the most part they are denied at least three times, before they go in front of the judge.
In Massachusetts you can find help through the Department of Transitional Assistance, ” title=”Smile” />
I have the blue book from Social Security and issues with the Thyroid gland are in there as a definition for disablity.

good luck, ” title=”Wink” />

jules

[julies]

in reply to: Weight gain during Graves disease #1070982

Hi Mirandarose3

I have both hyperthyroidism and Graves, I did lost a little bit of weight back in January but recently gained 5 pounds. I am working out a lot maybe too much, I have been told to take it easy, but the thought of gaining any more weight is stressing me out.

Jules

[julies]

in reply to: My lack of understanding myself #1070940

Hello everyone;

Thank you for all the great feedback and support, I am so glad I found this web site.

I will do some serious thinking about the gym, I believe I was over doing it, but gosh it is a great place to get you anger out in a healthy manner.

My family is not that supportive, I have brought home information regarding my illness, I have informed them that I need less stress and more help around the house. I have recently been able to get some things in order, but god is it hard. I do not have an environment that I can relax in; there is always so much to do, and I am the only one that will do it. I have tried to delegate, but it was a no go. The sleep problems are that everyone at home will not quite down, so I can get my rest. When I try to take a nap they are banging on my door. How do you deal with a disease like this when you have a family that does not seem to give to hoots on what is happing to their mother/wife. I don’t know if it is their ignorance, or they don’t want to believe that the person that takes care could be unable to continue. What to do about them, how do I get them to understand.

[julies]

in reply to: My lack of understanding myself #1070934

Dear ewmb,

Yes I am on medication, I was on a Bata blocker for a month, but had to go off that for the thyroid medication. I have been on this medication since Friday, I feel so sick, and the headaches are awful. I wake every morning with one. I do go to bed late, I have sleeping pills right now which knock me out around 11 pm or so. I get up around 5:30 am everyday. I eat three meals a day, not to heavy. I am walking just about everyday with my dog. I have joined the local gym, close to where I work. I force myself to go to the gym after work just about every night, when I get home, I walk the dog near a mile, eat, clean the house, do laundry, and go to bed. i will speak to my doctor about blood test for the vit d. that makes some sense, I crave milk all the time, that could by why.

What about the medications you take after the radioactive iodine. Do you gain weight? Are they medications expensive if you have not health insurance?

I really hope the medication helps, thank you for answering.

[julies]

in reply to: is there a light at the end of the tunnel. #1071029

It is good to know I am not alone with feeling this way. I just found out this past Friday that I have Graves disease and hyperthyroidism, I have been a mess for months, well for years, I have been awful to my family, and very distant, not knowing why, the physical aspects of this disease is one thing, but the mental, no one says anything, I thought I was going crazy. I believe I’ve bee sick for a while. I am about to turn 44 in June, I know that this is crazy, but I do not want to gain weight. I am 5’1 and was 115; I have already gained three pounds due to quitting smoking; now five weeks clean from that, but I feel blotted right now and have only noticed the weight in the last few weeks I just started a new medication, called Methimazole. Is this normal, I am not eating any more than usually, does anyone know if this is normal.

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