[nativegirl]

in reply to: Ovarian Cysts / Thyroid Imbalance Link? #1171905

Hi there – I too had RAI on 5/3/12. And I also have developed constant nagging lower back and abdomen pain over the last few months. I am going to see my ob/gyn next week to investigate possible cysts. I have long wondered if there was a link between my long time undiagnosed hyperthyroid and severe pms. I am hoping that my moods and hormones will chill out in the future. I really think that there would be a link due to the fact that Graves puts our hormones out of whack/accelerated, which seems logical it could cause you to grow cysts. Just my theory. I also wonder how many people out there have been misdiagnosed with depression and bi-polar, ADHD, etc when it is their thyroid.

How is your post RAI phase going so far? I feel better already, and only have to take a small metoporol each day. Can’t say I feel 100%, but I think better, and faster than I thought it would happen.
Wish you luck, and let me know if you have had experience with the above issues too.

Helen

[nativegirl]

in reply to: New with Graves, considering meds RAI #1061472

Hi everyone – thank you for your information and experience. I too am just being diagnosed with Graves, and didn’t think it was a big deal – I would be able to get some pills get cured and go on my way … it sounds a little more complicated. I have a few basic questions you may be able to help with. I’m taking beta blocker metoprolol (and still have high heart rate), tranxene anti anxiety, prozac and now thyroid medication methimazole. Any tips on these? Esp the thyroid rx – how long before I get relief? I miss walking/running/biking – can I start doing these things without having a heart attack ?( as long as I feel up to it of course). Will I ever be able to quit shaking? Am I niave to think I can take these pills, say prayers and get better forever? There is no family histroy of thyroid disease in my family, could stress really be the reason why this started over a year ago? Is it just that I am hyper, or has I always been hyperthyroid and didn’t know it? I just thought I was a spaz/airhead. Also, when will my hair stop falling out?
Thanks for listening!

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