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in reply to: Relapse about 4 months after RAI #1171917

I know that at my doctor’s office there is a way to access my lab records and all my medical information online, where I can look at my levels myself. I do not know if this is an option for you but see if it is possible.

Also, if you feel your doctor is not giving you the right input that they should be then you should definitely look around and see if you can find another! I know it is not as easy as it sounds! My clinic that I go to has one endo and I lucked out so far and he seems to be pretty great at explaining everything I need. Everyone deserves to feel like they get the right amount of attention from their endo! I wish you the best of luck with everything and hope all goes well for you!

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in reply to: Newly diagnosed and wanting someone to talk to (sorry a little long) #1171989

Alexis, I hope things go well for you and you can get an actual diagnosis and start the process of treatment! Please keep me informed on how it all goes for you!

Catstuart7 Originally I was prescribed Trazadone to help me relax enough to sleep as well as atenolol to help slow my heart rate back to normal as they tried to diagnose me. I am off both now and was only using the Trazadone as needed but now I sleep too much, mainly because the Methimazole caused me to go from being hyper to extremely hypo, which is why they adjusted my Methimazole dosage. I hope it works and I regain some energy soon! I wish you the best of luck in your battle with Graves’ and feel free to keep in touch!

Debbie, I have had very similar feelings to those of wanting to kill someone just for annoying me, and I am far from a violent person and it is a bit bothersome. i wonder if there is anything that can be prescribed to help with this. I know I plan to go see my regular care doctor soon about my severe anxiety and depression lately and to see what I can possibly do to help with this. I wish you the best of luck in your battle with Graves’ as well and hope to keep in touch with you!

Bobbi, Thank you! i have not had an issue with my eyes being dry or gritty yet but I will definitely keep that in mind incase it does end up occuring!

Thank you all so so much again! I really appreciate the quick responses! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

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in reply to: Newly diagnosed and wanting someone to talk to (sorry a little long) #1171988

Thank you all so much for your stories and kind words. I am trying my best to stay positive but sometimes I do let it get the best of me! I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you and continuing on hearing your stories as well! I find it much easier to talk about all this with people who are going through the similar situation! It is easier to understand what one another is going through and I feel I do not have the greatest support system at home. Thank you all again! Hugs to all of you!

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in reply to: Studying whilst suffering from Graves’ Disease… sorry it’s such a long ramble! #1171964

Tina, hello! I am a student as well, in my fourth year of college and recently was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. It ended up becoming a bit much for me to handle so I am currently taking some time off from school to get myself into a better place before resuming my studies. I have had many issues with concentration as well, along with fairly crippling anxiety and depression. I am also on edge a lot more but I am still in the beginnings of my treatment and attempting to find the right amount of medication to balance everyhthing out. Although I do not know much that can help with concentration there are anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications that can be prescribed to help. I know I plan on going to talk to my doctor about this option soon because i have had more bad days than good. Hang in there though! If you feel taking some time for yourself away from college is the best thing for you, do it! I can honestly tell you that since I stopped with classes I feel a little more at ease and less stressed out and anxious. In all, you have to do what you feel best for you and taking time off instead of paying for school and struggling through may be a better option for you at this time! I hope everything goes well for you!!!

Bri

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