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in reply to: thyroid belly?? #1172596

Thanks for responding everyone! this weight gain is seriously driving me crazy, one month I gained 13lbs! The worst thing for me is I I’m extremely hungry after a nap and I nap often 8/. it seems like most of the weight I’ve gained is in the tummy region, I seriously look five months pregnant . I’m taking all the advice I can I need to lose some kind of weight before my bday in less than three months…once again Thanks

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in reply to: Employment #1172425

update!!
My doctor said my levels have gone down a little bit and if I wanted to Try to work I could. he doesn’t fully recommend it at this time, but doesn’t hurt to Try. so I found a part time job that I should start later this week working mostly evenings. problem: I’m exhausted as Hell . I’m battling a serious case of insomnia, but I’ve been pushing myself to stay in the bed and return back to sleep. I did ok last night, but by the time the afternoon hits I’ll feel like I need 6-8 hours of more sleep, so I’ll take a nap and have a time waking up. tips???

thanks for everyone’s help !!

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in reply to: Employment #1172424

Kimberly wrote:

snelsen wrote:

Disability attorneys, like all attorneys, are very expensive.

Hi Shirley – I’m not at all familiar with the state programs that LaurelM mentioned, so I don’t know what the cost structure is there if you were to hire an attorney to guide you through that process

However, for patients who are applying for federal Social Security Disability (either SSI or SSDI), there are strict rules noting that the attorneys do not get paid unless the case is settled in the clients’ favor. At that point, the attorneys either get a flat dollar amount or a percentage of the lump sum back pay that the client receives, whichever is less. If the claim is denied, the attorneys don’t get paid at all. (However, during the case, they can charge for reimbursement of reasonable expenses, such as photocopying medical records, etc.).

I have a host of other problems aside from the Graves, but my doctor state theyre mostly related to the Graves disease. Most of the disability lawyers Ive spoken to wont take it because of my age etc; most of them have the slightest idea what Graves is..

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in reply to: Employment #1172423

snelsen wrote:

Hi, I think you got some helpful advice from Laurel regarding disability. There may be some financial help because you have children.
Generally speaking, Graves’ is regarded as a treatable disease, which we recover from, so getting disability is tough and time consuming.
Disability attorneys, like all attorneys, are very expensive.

It does seem that the ATD’s are really helping you. How long have you been on them? Generally, people feel better and better as they take the ATD’s.
So perhaps that will help your job situation.

I am sure it is very disturbing to be told not to work. I understand why you will continue to look for employment. You need the income. Any chance you can find a job less than 100%,but does have health insurance?

Are there any other programs for your children that would help relieve your financial burden? This seems like a good thing to explore.

i hope you feel better. Once you feel better, it might be easier to work. When you can work, and can explore any benefits that you can find to manage your Graves’ with further treatment, life will be better and easier for you.
I sure am sorry for your situation. It is tough to have three little ones, plus not feeling well and worrying about finances.
Shirley

I just started to take the meds a couple of months ago, I kept forgetting to take them twice a day. When i first started to take them as prescribed i would start hallucinating and becoming very lethargic. I dropped it back down to once a day for awhile after that. Now Im taking two 10mg of tapazole once a day and it helps a little, but I just started taking like that earlier this week

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in reply to: Employment #1172422

LaurelM wrote:

Hi,

There are both Federal programs and state programs. Have you applied in both places? The state programs vary from state to state. State programs are generally easier to qualify for and quicker with the application process. Because you have children, there are non-disablity family programs for which you may qualify depending on your income and resources. I used to administer programs for the State of Wa. I can’t promise that you would qualify but you should at least apply.

Best wishes,

Laurel

The problem Im facing with the state programs is that they wont assist me due to fact that Im currently staying with my kids father. I need the financial assistance that he brings by paying the bills and the extra hand with the kids right now. I really dont have anywhere else for me and the kids to go so Im kinda of stuck where that matter is concerned. I tried explaining the situation to them and regardless if we are in a relationship or not since he is thier father assistance is hard to come by

[Kg198202]

in reply to: Employment #1172421

Thanks Im going to check into that website!

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in reply to: thyroid storm?? #1171765

Thanks for the replies, I went to the endocrinologist yesterday. When I tried to make him aware of what was going on he kinda over talked me. He checked my blood pressure and heart rate, but not my temp. I’ve called his office this morning. Hopefully he’ll call back.

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