[Kimberly]

in reply to: 23 and just diagnosed with Graves Disease #1075177

Bobbi wrote:If you should have an adverse reaction to the PTU, there are two other options for you to consider to get this disease under control. They both involve removing enough of your thyroid that you are no longer hyperthyroid. One method involves surgery to remove the thyroid, and the other involves removing the thyroid with a dose of radioactive iodine.
Bobbi — Online Facilitator

Hi Hopeful – One additional option if you do react to PTU is to try a different Anti-Thyroid Drug, called Methimazole. (Although PTU is better if you think you might become pregnant while on the drug). Some people who react to one drug will do OK with the other.

All three options for treatment (surgery, RAI, ATDs) have risks, so your best option is to do your own research and make an informed choice.

[Kimberly]

in reply to: Comfort and Joy #1074963

Hi Malia – A couple of my favorites have already been mentioned: Humor and Music.

Humor: I prefer to own my DVDs, but you could rent to bring the cost down. There are services like Netflix and Blockbuster that will deliver right to your door. Some of my favorites to watch this last year have been the British & American versions of “Whose Line is it Anyway” (improvisational comedy), The Simpsons, and Beavis & Butt-head. I figure that anything that makes me laugh so hard I cry is a good thing. ” title=”Very Happy” />

Music: Go with what you love here. I use iTunes to make compilations of specific types of music. Some days I like heavy metal to release my frustration – other days I listen to Hawaiian music to try and get into a peaceful state.

A couple of others:

Activity: On the days when I’m dragging, I usually feel better if I try to do some activity…even if it’s just a quick walk around the block.

Meditation: I am not as diligent with this as I would like to be, but I do find that I have a better overall outlook when I can take a few minutes of silence morning and night.

Good luck!
Kimberly

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