[Princess]

in reply to: From Hyper to Hypo #1067894

I think you should be seeing a endocrinologist right away. They are the experts in this crazy field. I share in your pain because I am in the same boat. My hair falls out if I am in hyper status although I am currently hypo. This language sounds funny does it not?

[Princess]

in reply to: New to Grave’s Disease #1067972

Since I have gone hypo I luckily have not seen any weight gain. However, I am barely eating because I have that very same fear. I know it is probably my vanity kicking in but I just do not like to gain weight. This is why I am considering the "doing nothing" treatment. I know that I am going hyper again because my hair is beginning to fall out in the shower. This website is great because we all can feel each others pain and others cannot feel the sense of frustration. My endo sends me for bloodwork every six weeks. I get there at 7:15 am and have to wait over a half hour behind all the senior citizens that do not have to drive 40 minutes to their jobs which also adds to my frustrations.

What are you planning to do?

[Princess]

in reply to: New to Grave’s Disease #1067968

LaurelM,

Thank you for sharing your story. My friends and family want me to find a new doctor and I am just tired of going for blood test after blood test. Then my blood pressure now is an issue and I must deal with that. I have gone from never taking medication to forgetting if I have taken all of mine. Now, I wait to see what my thyroid decides to do next. My family does not understand sometimes the effects this can have on my body. I have been off the medication for one-week and my heart palpitations have returned. I guess if I thought I ignored the problem it would just go away. My husband wants me to have the RAI but I have a real fear of gaining weight and do not want to consider that option unless I was not given any choice.

It helps to talk to people who can understand what I am feeling. I truly appreciate you sharing your story.

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