[mongo26]

in reply to: How much Tapazole is too much? Results tomorrow… #1068948

No side effects at all….which makes this process a little easier for me.

Here is the range that he gave me:

TSH – should be 0.270 – 4.200….and mine is 0.005
Free T3 – should be 2.0 – 4.4….and mine is 7.39
Free T4 – should be 0.900 – 1.700….and mine is 2.120

My next appointment is 9/22, so I’ve got some work to do. Positive-Thinking is the key….I hope. ” title=”Wink” />

[mongo26]

in reply to: How much Tapazole is too much? Results tomorrow… #1068946

Thanks, James. I do my best to stay positive. As should everyone else on here! ” title=”Very Happy” />

Here are my test results. They didn’t come down much at all, but he said it may take a little bit longer – since everyone responds to medication differently.

TSH: 0.005
Free T3: 7.39
Free T4: 2.120

The doc told me that he wants to keep me on the 60mg dosage of Tapazole, and he doubled the dosage for my Inderal (beta blocker) because of my racing heart beat and tremors. I have to go back in 6 weeks for another check up.

I know my results can be considered "severe" by some, but did anyone else have similar results?….and if so, were you able to go into remission?

Thank you very much

[mongo26]

in reply to: How much Tapazole is too much? Results tomorrow… #1068944

Thanks, ewmb and Sue. I will definitely keep a spreadsheet (I deal with spreadsheets all day at work), I didn’t realize what this was going to be like, so I didn’t even think to keep track of my prior two tests.

Sue – yeah, I’m on the same boat. I’m a wimp and I want to keep my poor thyroid. So, I’m sticking to the meds until it works

[mongo26]

in reply to: How much Tapazole is too much? Results tomorrow… #1068941

Thanks for the replies. Well I guess, based on Bobbi’s repsonse, I should expect similar results from my blood work as the last time. I’m definitely feeling more "Hyper" – I must have a lot of those hormones stored up.

I also haven’t kept track of my T3, T4, and TSH scores, which I will start doing tomorrow as well as getting my previous results. If anyone is curious…

-Mike

[mongo26]

in reply to: New User – just diagnosed with GD on 6/8/09 : ( #1069361

Thanks, irishfam.

Yeah, my Endo thought I was suffering pretty badly…and I work in the investment industry, so the extra stress and anxiety is NOT good. That’s why he prescribed me the beta blockers – to hopefully reduce the GD symptoms.

I’ve done a good amount of research, and I think (all though some of you may disagree) that I’m also going to shoot for remission. I am going to try to avoid the RAI and surgery if I can. We’ll see how my next test results look. So far I’ve had no reactions to the meds…so I’ll stay on them as long as it takes for me to get into remission.

Congrats on your remission status. Do you still take any type of medication now that you are in remission, or are you truly "in remission" and don’t require the meds?

Thanks,

Mike

[mongo26]

in reply to: New User – just diagnosed with GD on 6/8/09 : ( #1069359

Runlacie[*] – yep, I’m a full blooded Pittsburgh-er. I don’t know if I’ll ever understand the management decisions of the Pirates. I do know that after 17 years, it’s time to wipe the slate clean with a fresh team. Although, without those guys, it will be hard to watch.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Rebuilding Since 1992

I see an Endo in the Sewickley Hospital. So far so good. He seems to be very knowledgeable and empathetic, which is nice.

Everyone else[*] – Thanks for the replies. I tried calling my Endo, but he is on a "summer break" and won’t return until 8/10, a day before my next appt. Oh well. I will try going to bed with the TV on – or maybe the radio so it’s not so bright in the room. Maybe the "noise" will make me focus less on my heart beat. Then I’ll set up a fan to blow right in my face. Ha. Seriously though, thanks for the replies. It makes me feel good. ” title=”Very Happy” />

[mongo26]

in reply to: Very weird dreams since ive been on synthroid. #1069322

I almost never remember my dreams. Probably only 99% of the time and when I do I only remember a few seconds of it.

I have noticed that the Tapozole and/or Inderal has caused me to remember my dreams more frequently. It’s strange just to have a normal dream. So, that must be WEIRD having those dreams!!! I wouldn’t mind being in a pop video concert!

[mongo26]

in reply to: New User – just diagnosed with GD on 6/8/09 : ( #1069353

I wasn’t able to sleep at all last night and barely the night before. For some reason my heart was pounding like crazy. I took an extra beta blocker and it didn’t help. I am only supposed to take 10mg 3 times a day, and I’m afraid of taking more than prescribed since it affects my heart.

Does anyone else have this problem? I feel a little better today. I wonder why it was like that at bedtime the past two nights but not really that bad in the daytime? Hopefully it doesn’t happen again tonight.

[mongo26]

in reply to: New User – just diagnosed with GD on 6/8/09 : ( #1069350

Hi Leona,

I have sore eyes, but it hasn’t affected my vision yet. I’m hoping the Tapazole will prevent any further soreness and dryness. Eyedrops don’t really seem to help me too much.

I’m glad you got your normal vision back!

Mike

[mongo26]

in reply to: New User – just diagnosed with GD on 6/8/09 : ( #1069348

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, from what I’ve read so far, I understand I’ll have to be patient. Grrr. You would think that it wouldn’t take so long to get "things under control", but I guess it’s not an exact science. Luckily I haven’t noticed any side effects from the meds yet. Although I did notice that when I forgot to take the Inderal (beta blocker) I could really feel my heart pounding. I don’t know if it was like that before and I just accepted it as normal or what, but it was a little scary.

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