[Patsgirl]

in reply to: My husbands behavior is irrational after TT #1184403

I am fortunate nough to have many good and trusted friends. Great full for that!

[Patsgirl]

in reply to: My husbands behavior is irrational after TT #1184401

It feels like I’m standing in front of an oncoming train and can’t get out of the way!

[Patsgirl]

in reply to: My husbands behavior is irrational after TT #1184399

Thanks everyone but my husband has informed that our marriage is over and has been for quite some time. He has moved to a guest bedroom and will look for a place to live. My devastation has overcome me!
I advised him to educate himself on this disease and to take an active role in his treatment. His family is aware of everything and will need to look after him now.
I told my son (24) last night and he took it really hard. He said your relationship was what made me believe in love again…and he cried…
I’m not sure how to tell my daughter when she returns from her honeymoon tomorrow.
My heart is broken!

[Patsgirl]

in reply to: My husbands behavior is irrational after TT #1184396

Update:

The nurse finally called my husband on Wednesday to say the Dr. wants him to retake his blood work in 3 weeks. He asked her if his levels were normal but she said the Dr didn’t say….just that he needs to go back in 3 weeks.

I can’t call there again….they treat me like I am crazy. He won’t call because he doesn’t think they know what they are doing.

As far as his emotional state goes….we had a few good days of ‘normal’. Today is his birthday and he has reverted to distant. I gave him a beautiful, heartfelt card to which he responded thank you with a kiss on the forehead…. He never does that….I don’t know what to make of all of this. I feel like the line between me being patient and me being in denial is very blurry….

Jill

[Patsgirl]

in reply to: My husbands behavior is irrational after TT #1184393

Thank you Shirley! I called the endo office and spoke with the nurse. His results are back but there were no notes from the dr yet. The dr wasn’t in and won’t be back until tomorrow so she did not give me results. When I asked her if these tests included calcium levels she said they did not.

This is so frustrating….

[Patsgirl]

in reply to: My husbands behavior is irrational after TT #1184390

No lab results yet…
He did attend my daughters wedding with me on Saturday and acted like nothing ever happened. After that he has been mostly distant… Not mean, but not close like we used to be. I don’t know how to behave with my own husband. It’s frustrating but I’m not giving up! I love him too much!

Jill

[Patsgirl]

in reply to: Men With Graves’ and TED #1184005

Hi Everyone,
I’m so relieved to have access to this thread! My husband was diagnosed with GD in Jan and had TT on April 1st. I’m hoping to learn from you how to best support him during the times of emotional upset and irrational behavior. He left me completely out the blue for several days. He has returned now but is distant most of the time. I love him with all my heart and hope he doesn’t end our marriage while going through this disease!
Any suggestions, advice , or encouragement are welcome!
Thank you.

Jill

[Patsgirl]

in reply to: My husbands behavior is irrational after TT #1184388

Thank you both so much! It has been difficult to find wives of men with GD since it is not very common.

I’m desperate for answers. I can forgive his behavior if it’s the meds/disease. I won’t know until his levels are checked on Friday.

For now, I just need to be patient

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