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in reply to: Gonna sound superficial…hairdye question??? #1071840

I agree it doesn’t matter how you look… being there for your son is what is important…! And your pride for him will shine through and that is all he will need to see.
However, I do have a suggestion…
I use hair dye and shampoos from a health food store. I have had allergies to normal hair dye for some time and found it really makes my scalp burn and itch and was making my hair weaker.
I currently use Color & Soin which is paraben-free and ammonia free and have had no problems with it. I also use a shampoo and conditioner with no SLS or parabens. I also use a leave on conditioner from the health food store, which seems to help strenghten my hair… I imagine at your local health food store there should be a number of brands of dyes and shampoos available that are a little less harsh than the ones found in normal stores.
I am lucky because my hair dresser doesn’t mind me bringing my own dye and then she cuts and dyes my hair!!

Best wishes!!

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in reply to: Insurance Issues and I need Help #1071962

Wow that stinks. I have to say our Canadian system may be a bit slow, but at least we have free health coverage. Do you have clinics in your city for people who can not afford to pay for health care. There must be an organization out there that can offer you some help? It seems that it would be very important for you to get these tests done whether you are covered or not.

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in reply to: I over-reacted #1071931

Not to worry… I am a worrier by nature. So far this week I had a hugely elevated blood pressure,,, went on meds, then went off meds when things stablized….. My doctor thinks it was anxiety and worry.
It is hard not to be worried when you don’t know what your body is doing or going to do next. Now I am walking and doing yoga and hoping for the best

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in reply to: Being Euthyroid #1071967

Thank you both for that information. Right now I have the eye problems but my thryoid remains euthryoid – blood tests as of today. Weirdly, I thought my blood pressure went haywire, but after running to the doctor and getting meds… taking one pill… my blood pressure has resumed to normal and I am off the meds… I think this must be stress on my part..
My father is current hypothyroid, my uncle hypothyroid and my aunt hypothyroid. (Both sides of my family– I have a lot to thank them for ” title=”Confused” /> ) My mom was hyperthyroid with TED.

My hope is that the thyroid won’t kick in for me… but with my family history… who knows. From what I have read so far here, you can have TED and be hyper or hypo or euthryoid – but often some thryoid problems manifest at some time. Am I correct? Is TED with hypo at all common…. that is my perference… ” title=”Razz” /> if i have to have this one way or the other. Thoughts and experiences on this would be appreciated.

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in reply to: RAI and cancer risk #1071973

Thank you very much for your replies. That is reassuring. I find the idea of being away from my family for up to 11 days difficult though… that must be hard.
So for what I gather from the posts is the major negative of RAI could be that it may enhance TED?
Thanks

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in reply to: Newly Diagnosed #1072361

Hi Christy
I just found out I have GD too… and appreciate the support of this board. It is so good to hear that it does get better. Right now my biggest worry is how I am going to manage my 8 year old son. I don’t want him to be hurt by this – my anxiety, tears, fear, and sickness. I am scared.
Hearing people say it gets better gives me hope.

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in reply to: so much support… #1072031

I agree with you 100% – right now this discussion group is my life line. I realize that my feelings of anxiety and despair are not just me… they are the disease and other people have it too. Thank you to everyone for sharing and being there.

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in reply to: blood pressure #1072051

Just thought I should let you know I went to the doctor today. He has given me APO-ATENOL 50 MG. I am going in for blood work tomorrow, since the doctor thinks now my thyroid may be kicking in. I have had normal levels up to now. So, I guess this disease is really beginning for me.
I have been very upset all day.
It is very hard being very healthy and suddenly becoming unhealthy. I think my husband is in denial, since he is very athletic and always expects me to keep up… I always expect myself to keep up. So this is so hard on so many levels…

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in reply to: blood pressure #1072047

My normal is around 117/80…….. how fast do beta blockers work… this is really frightening. I was in such good health several months ago and now this!
Did anyone else experience such a rapid change?

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in reply to: blood pressure #1072045

Hi again
I am not on any meds at this time. 2 weeks ago my pressure was normal. Last night it was 158/98. I am in shock and going to try to go to the clinic this morning. I can not believe how fast this is happening. Will they be able to resolve this through beta blockers?
Thanks

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in reply to: how bad is bad- eyes? #1072163

Wow – I just want to say thank you – thank you so much for all your replies. I no longer feel alone – and thank you for all the good suggestions. I really appreciate the responses. Now I don’t feel so crazy for feeling such despair at my blurry vision because I understand its not just me – others have gone through this. Hugs to you all.
Lakeview

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in reply to: how bad is bad- eyes? #1072154

Thanks Ski… you are wonderful… by the way..

I bought Tears Naturale Free by Alcon.. they are preservative free but I put them in and my eyes got blurrier for a few minutes then cleared up…. so I am wondering if there is something in them that I am allergic too.

I am curious– so you can have puffy eye lids and not have TED… this I did not know.
You said that you never had surgery.. did your eyes resume to normal.. or just didn’t bother with surgery.
I am looking forward to getting medical answers – and then i can deal with what is going on.

I can understand the anti-depressants.. I never realized how much I care about how I look. I am feeling like I don’t want to be seen or see anyone lately.
Cheers,
Lakeview

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in reply to: GD & Joint pain / loose joints..any link #1072429

Interesting post…. odd because I had terrible back pains and my neck has been cracking .. prior to finding out I have Graves. My back is better, but my neck still cracks..

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in reply to: Do you/did you tell employers about your GD? #1072286

I recently told my employer and some immediate colleagues that I have Graves disease. Of course they did not understand what it was whatsoever. However, they were very supportive. I mentioned that they may expect me to wear tinted glasses and that if they saw me with tears streaming down my face, it was only because I am light sensitive, nothing that they might have done ” title=”Smile” /> They appreciated that.
I am currently having a lot of doctor appointments so it also explains things to them- I also mentioned that I have been told to avoid stress – and so this allows me a little leeway, which is exactly what I need right now. In the end I feel it is to my advantage for them to have a general understanding that I have some personal things going on.
A family member has rheumatoid arthritis – and she said to me it was very important for her to talk about her situation and be open about it. So, I am trying to do this selectively with people who I am close to or see on a day to day basis. This is helping me… but I have to say, not every workplace is the same and not all workplaces are open to people with disabilities.
Cheers!

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