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in reply to: Ho long is normal #1181736

Hi Alexis

Thanks for your message, I’ve been wondering about discussing surgery with my doctor, my endo has talked a little about it but seems very reluctant because she thinks it could cause more problems down the line – but a bit of instant gratification would suit me fine right now

How long were you in hospital? was it painful? how long was the recovery?

Sorry to bombard you with questions but I’ve never had the opportunity to discuss this with anyone who’s been through it.

BTW, very jealous that you lived in Madrid- beautiful city- we came to France from the UK about a year ago. Bit of a change from a tiny flat in london to a little village but it is stunning countryside (although a little more beautiful when it’s not freezing) and my fat, lazy city cat has a new lease of life and is the slowly taking over the village

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in reply to: Articles available-Psychological Impact of Graves’ disease. #1181501

Hi

I’m new to the site and unfortunately living a bit far afield to have the leaflets sent out – is there anywhere I can download any of these or something similar?

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in reply to: How Did Everyone know there was something Critically wrong with their health? #1181124

Hi there, hope things are improving for you now.

I’m another newbie and it’s amazing to find a place where people finally understand the implications of living with thyroid problems.

The problem I encountered was that some of the symptoms, whilst distressing, were quite subtle. first came the dizziness which my doctor decided must be an inner ear problem and told me to come back in 9 months. 9 months later and I was back with the shaking but this was put down to anxiety and stress (despite the fact that I didn’t actually feel anxious or stressed) and by the time I was back with the heat, the fatigue and the palpitations it was decided that my “anxiety” had turned me into a hypochondriac who was looking for problems, the result being that I actually started to believe it was all in my head and I ended up leaving my job as there didn’t seem to be anyway I was getting better. I’ve been really shocked by how little the medical profession seems to understand about Graves’ disease and how many people go undiagnosed for long periods of time.

I should admit now that the first symptom I actually noticed was weight loss but, thanks to vanity, i was thrilled! The only thing I had changed was to stop drinking diet coke (shameful addiction!) and I had all my friends convinced I’d found the secret to the perfect figure. oops!

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