[rpolly30]

in reply to: Great I have Leukopenia #1062054

Thanks Shirley and Bobbi….

I was diagnosed about 6-7 weeks ago and have been on methimizole since. So this is all new to me. The doc thinks I’ve had the condition for quite sometime however. Bobbi, your suggestion to just take it easy is exactly what I’m doing. My boss agreed to let me work from home the rest of this week rather than having to take time off (helps with the stress). I am just going to relax as much as possible, something that’s hard for me to do. My friends have been suggesting massage. My wife (yes, I am a man) is very supportive and suggests that I just take it easy as well….

Thanks again
Ryan (Polly’s the last name…but Shirley no big deal, that’s an easy presumption given women are much more likely to have Grave’s).

[rpolly30]

in reply to: Diagnosed 3 weeks ago…sudden vomiting and fast heart HELP #1062314

Thank you all for your comments. I did end up in the ER after talking to my Endo. She was wanting me to, at the very least, get IV fluids. I ended up being admitted and spent 2 nights in the hospital. I didn’t have thyroid storm (although it was considered) but did need IV Beta Blockers as well as fluids. My pulse reached upwards of 160. I also found out that my liver enzymes are elevated. The endo is rechecking them today. She said that if they are still elevated then she will need to have me stop methimizole and discuss surgery. Apparently the anti-thyroids pose a risk to your liver.

I’ll keep you posted when I know more. I am no longer vomiting but still nauseous.

Ryan

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