[kristen11]

in reply to: New Graves Diagnosis #1062126

Hi. I was wondering if anyone else suffers from diarrhea despite normal blood levels. I was diagnosed with Graves this past spring and took methimazole for six months. After all my bloodwork came back normal, I was instructed to stop taking meds. My follow up blood work has come back normal since I stopped taking them. But, I have chronic diarrhea which started just prior to my diagnosis, got a little better while on meds, then has gotten worse since coming off them. It is driving me crazy! I appreciate your comments. Thanks, Kristen

[kristen11]

in reply to: New Graves Diagnosis #1062124

Thank you for all your replies to my post. I had my repeat blood work last week and my thyroid levels are back to normal after just 3 1/2 weeks on methimazole. My doctor advised me that I need to remain on the medication. I have extreme fatigue and am wondering if it is common to still be fatigued even after the thyroid levels return to normal ranges. I don’t know how long I have been hyper but at most it has been a year since they were normal at my annual physical in 2010.

Thanks again for your comments.

[kristen11]

in reply to: New Graves Diagnosis #1062121

Bobbi – Thank you for your reply. Before taking the medicatation, I would lay awake and watch tv in bed for about an hour. Since the very first day of me taking it, I have been unable to stay awake. I can feel the medication making my body drowsy.

[kristen11]

in reply to: New Graves Diagnosis #1062119

Hi. I am taking 2.5 mgs of Methimazole before bedtime and have been on the medication for about three weeks now. The medication is knocking me out at night. Within 15 minutes of me taking it I am out like a light. My doctor said she has never heard of this as a side effect. Has anyone else had this side effect? Thanks for your response.

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