[MelisB57]

in reply to: Graves and Hashimoto’s #1062717

Thank you, Shirley for your encouraging comments. I always feel a little better after reading them! ” title=”Smile” />

[MelisB57]

in reply to: Newly Diagnosed with No Insurance #1063294

So, I reacted badly to the methimazole (anti-thyroid) and had to be take off of it. Now my dr is saying that my levels aren’t outside of normal range ENOUGH to merit giving me other meds so he wants to wait it out awhile to see what happens. Meanwhile, my life has come to a complete and utter stand still. I’ve barely left the house in the past few weeks because of all the crazy symptoms and I’m frustrated beyond belief. I just want my life back…or at least some semblance of a normal life.

[MelisB57]

in reply to: Newly Diagnosed with No Insurance #1063290

Thanks for all the great advice. Today was my visit with the endo who appeared to be a really good doctor. He’s diagnosed me with both Hashimoto’s and Grave’s which explains the back and forth swing of my symptoms for the past couple of years. He’s starting me on beta-blockers and a small dosage of methimazole to begin with as he said I’m currently hyper. He also wants to check my bloodwork every 6-8 weeks to stay on top of the pendulum swing. I think he wanted to start out this way to see how my body reacts instead of immediately opting for radioiodine or surgery and killing my thyroid altogether. I’m hopeful, yet wary. I’m looking forward to seeing some positive results and getting back on my feet.

[MelisB57]

in reply to: Newly Diagnosed with No Insurance #1063287

Thank you, Krystal and Kimberly for the encouragement and suggestions. Krystal, I will message you and look forward to any of your thoughts.

[Author]

Posts