Hi! I am also post menopausal- for a couple of years. I have always been healthy and active. This past fall I began having serious symptoms. By January 2009 I had lost 25 pounds, had racing heart and shortness of breath and was so tired. I finally went to the doctor. Doctor identified enlarged thyroid. After blood work, two ultrasounds, aspiration of nodule, and RAI Uptake test I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease, which doctors suspected. I also have eye problems. The Endocrinologist wants to remove my thyroid because of atypical cells in nodule.
I am presently on Propranolol, Methimazole, Vitamin D, and a B Complex. I am trying to work with a Functional Medecine practice that includes MDs, a Naturopath as well as other practitioners. I would rather try to use a combination of medecine and natural for a period of time before deciding on thyroidectomy. If anyone has thoughts about this approach I’d appreciate feedback. My heart goes out to all suffering from this!
