Im a 43 yr old female, and I basically have the same worries as the gentleman above. The whole idea of a Graves belly really kind of freaks me out. Im a former Marine, so I am use to being very active and fit. I was diagnosed with Graves in 2011. I am now on methimozole, for the thyroid and metropolol for blood pressure and furosemide used as a diuretic. I am also taking One a day womens vitamins plus iron, because I am anemic due to large fibroids, (heavy bleeding), and Im trying fish oil to see if it helps with the muscle fatigue and pain.
Weight gain this pass year has been a major issue. I went from 160 to well over 200 lbs. and its like the weight wont move!!! its frustrating, depressing, and embarrassing. Also since I am currently hyper….I can exercise the way I would like because of heart strain. As a Marine I am trained to push through pain and fatigue and get to the next level. However doing this ended up with me in the emergency room emitting two of the three enzyms that indicate a heart attack. Scared me spitless. So how do I get pass this? Anybody have any ideas? I am sleeping better now but there was a time I would be up for 3 days. when I cant sleep I take a natural sleep aid. cant remember the name at this time. (smh) that’s another thing my short term memory is all torn up. Anyway any and all help is much appreciated.
