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in reply to: I’m curious how many of you diagnosed with graves have also had tonsillectomy? #1185000

Had mine out at between 5 and 7. Diagnosed at around 43 -45. Are you thinking the dr. damaged the tyroid tissues in some way? I know this has been something I have thought about. I suffered from bulima for many years. I have wondered if the frequent purging caused tissue damage/inflamation and that made me more likely to develop graves. I wish some endocrine med students or researchers would look into these things. I would gladly particpate in a study.

[melyssa]

in reply to: definative tests for Graves’ ? #1067611

Thanks Jenlynn. I don’t know what TSI is but I will look it up and ask my doctor about it next time I see her. I had read that people can also gain weight and not just lose it with Graves’. I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling better and the medicine is working for you. This might be stupid to say but I was actually relieved to find something was wrong with me. I’m not sure how I would have handled it if there was no reason for me to feel this bad. At least there is hope for treatment and feeling normal again.

I will also have a look at the books on graves’. I’m so glad this board is here. A place to help and comfort each other.
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