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in reply to: Weigh-in (just for fun) #1068684

ewmb- I’m thinking about you today. Let us know how it goes, ok??

Madame X – Hi! Wow, great job on keeping track of it all. Maybe you can find another class or some other type of exercise that you enjoy? I never tried kickboxing but have heard it is great and it sure looks like an awesome workout!

Bloodwork today. I’m still feeling hyper. Boo. Plus I ate bad things again. Maybe I just need to get rid of all the junk in my house? But that doesn’t seem fair to the rest of the family.

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in reply to: Sleep #1068611

Hello!

I have sleep issues, too. So I guess I’m not much help there. Oddly, since getting Graves’ my sleep seems to be better- may be my body’s way of coping with going a zillion miles an hour all day long and it just shuts down at night now.

The mods do a good job of deleting those junk posts, though it does seem like there are more than ever lately. If you look at the titles and user names of the posts you can usually determine which ones they are and just refrain from opening those. They are nonsensical or misspelled most of the time. I’m not sure at all what the trolls get by posting those things???

This is a great place, welcome!
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in reply to: 4 weeks since RAI update #1068664

hahaha, Rhonda… Cookies and cake, too???

Bloodwork today. Wonder how long it’ll take for results. I can’t go until after work, but I should be done at work by noon.

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in reply to: 4 weeks since RAI update #1068662

Lu Anne, thanks for that quick response! Did you have to wait 6 months each time you had another RAI? That’s what I don’t want to do- wait anymore. I’m hopeful that this is just another die off, since I did feel like this once before and then it went away. Kind of like 2 steps forward, one step back? I wasn’t expecting all the ups and downs, or maybe I am just more aware than some people (since I’m kind of obsessive and wear a heart rate monitor and keep track of my pulse). I’m sure I’ll still show as hyper on tomorrow’s blood work, but I did think I was heading in the right direction- now I’m not so sure.

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in reply to: Weigh-in (just for fun) #1068681

Hi ewmb- That’s hard, that first year of college and them being gone. My DD went in 04 and totally moved out into an apartment near campus with some of her friends. That was tough, her not even coming home for weekends/holidays since it was only an hour away she permanently moved out and just visited. Then we moved from there (in FL) to PA. My son came with us at first (he was still in HS) but didn’t like it here so went back and lived w/his Dad in FL. Both of my grown kids are still far away. Now, DD grad in 08 and hasn’t been able to find a job in her field and she’s thinking about coming to live with us again. I’ll be happy and so will my 7 y/o if she does. I’m glad your feeling better. I’m starting to think I might end up on ATD’s, too, since I seem to be taking backward steps here today!!!

I did pretty good yesterday… I was a pig between 3 and 4 and ate 1000 calories, but then I didn’t eat for the rest of the day and ended up around 1800. Put 7.5 miles in, so that should help. I have a real problem between about 3 and 5 pm. I get so hungry (or bored?) and just eat everything in sight! Today I worked all morning and can’t eat while I work (delivering mail), then got home and had cottage cheese, fruit and albacore tuna straight from the can (no mayo or bread). My family is going to the county fair tonight and I think I will stay home since the only thing I even like the fair for is the FOOD! No sausage sandwiches or elephant ears for me; I’ll stay far away and shoot for a frozen diet dinner and a salad. Maybe some fat free ice cream for dessert.

I’m feeling extremely hyper today and that totally stinks. Tomorrow is my blood work day. I can feel the surge of the hyper making my heart go too fast and I can’t calm down. My throat hurts again, too. I’m so sick and tired of this evil roller coaster!!!

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in reply to: 4 weeks since RAI update #1068660

Hi April! I’m not so sure about rai being the right thing. I hope you find the choice that is perfect for you, but sheesh, it’s hard to know which one is going to be best for us, isn’t it??? My gut wrench reaction when I found out that I had this was OMG, just take the sucker out of me and FAST! But then the more I thought about it, I was afraid of being in the hospital. Now, looking back, maybe that would have been the best bet. And now I have met some people who have had great results with ATD’s and it sorta makes me wish I’d have given them a try. But, who knows? I feel like it’s a crap shoot. Roll the dice and see what happens, if you know what I mean?

Hi Lu Anne! Geez, 3 times you went through it? I don’t know if I will want to wait 6 months and try again, but don’t know what choice I have, either. I got a smallish dose because my thyroid was small, I guess. But I bet if I would have got a more normal dose then this all would have worked and been a little quicker at it.

Today I feel hyper again. OH NO, it’s coming back!!! And that really stinks since yesterday I felt really good. Now my heart rate is back up and I feel jumpy and like I’m talking too fast and just overall hyper again. I totally don’t get it. Why such a roller coaster, after 4 weeks I’d think I was just going to slowly sink down into hypo!!! My heart rate is 20 higher than yesterday was while I was sitting at the computer! Labs tomorrow…. Will this be another little bump and I’ll eventually go hypo (or normal)? Or am I on my way back to hyper??? Stay tuned for the next episode…

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in reply to: 4 weeks since RAI update #1068657

Hi Lu Anne! I have my first blood work drawn on Thursday, it will be one month for me. No replacement yet. And I think you are correct- I’m not hypo yet (and probably not even "normal"). Thanks for your kind words ” title=”Smile” /> Did you have rai??? I only was given 7.3 mci so I’m worried it won’t work, or won’t completely work- since that is lower end dose.

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in reply to: Weigh-in (just for fun) #1068679

OUCH, 10 kg is 22 pounds? Am I converting that right? YIPES. I don’t wanna gain 22 pounds…. ” title=”Neutral” />

ewmb- sounds like you did an excellent job yesterday! Is this your son’s first year for college? He go far away? Great job at Wendy’s. I am also trying to quit the aspartame. I have used it pretty heavily in the past and though I am not sure about any Graves’ connection (I have heard that before and also MS) I do think it makes me want to eat more just like if I had real sugar. I don’t mind water, once I am used to it again- it’s getting used to it that’s a problem for me. I keep a Brita pitcher in the fridge and am trying to drink the whole pitcher every day. Are you noticing any difference from the tapazole? No rash, I hope! ” title=”Smile” />

Krystal- Wow, I wish I would have run in HS, I didn’t run until I turned 40. I had a lot of trouble with anxiety and self-esteem- and running helped. Maybe I wouldn’t have lost so many years to my problems if I would have started sooner. Now I really miss my fix! You are doing great, already losing back some of the weight you gained after rai! ” title=”Smile” />

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in reply to: 4 weeks since RAI update #1068655

Krystal, thanks for the info. So you were still sorta hyper at your first draw then. I think I probably will be, too. Just worried since the dose was so small that mine isn’t going to work. And I don’t think I can stand to wait 6 months so they can do it all over again. I can tell that I am better than I was, but definitely not all the way there yet.

April, Hi! I am glad maybe this is all helping someone else. I know that reading about Krystal and others’ experience has really helped me. I’m still not sure that rai was the best decision for me. I think maybe I would have gotten normal faster on the pills, but if this works in the end I will be happy. I guess the downside of the pills is that I have some hypochondriac tendencies and I think I’d always be freaking out about possible side effects. I have found many people outside of the board who have had great results with rai and also with the ATD’s. When do you have to decide by?

I ran (well, really slowly jogged) this morning. It was my first time back on one of my favorite little routes. I have run a bit the past week or so, but have mostly stayed in my subdivision- kind of afraid to venture out. But this morning I did. Probably the slowest 2.6 miles ever, even slower than when I first started running, but hey- it’s a start. And I sure felt good!

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in reply to: Weigh-in (just for fun) #1068675

Hopeful23 wrote:3. Walking/jogging. HAAAAAAATE RUNNING…(sorry lacie) ” title=”Smile” />
Krystal

haha, watch out Krystal… I can picture you walking/jogging along with the ipod and before you know it…. you’ll be going a little faster and faster and pretty soon RUNNING. and then it’s all over, you’ll be an addict. I hated running, too.

I did pretty well today up until about 6 oclock when I got DS some ice cream. One spoon in his bowl, one in my mouth. etc.etc… BECAUSE after all I’ve been through I DESERVE ICE CREAM. (((NOT!!!!!))) Gotta get out of THAT mindset for sure! It was downhill from there. About 1800 calories in total, that’s IF I can keep my hiney outta the kitchen for the rest of the night!

How did you all do????

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in reply to: 4 weeks since RAI update #1068652

hahahahaha, see you on the dark side, Krystal!!! Seriously, how many weeks was it before you went super-hypo? Was that one where the tsh was really high the first blood work they did or did you have one done before that?

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in reply to: Im new to the Graves Disease Foundation #1068804

Hi Andi! I’m also near Pittsburgh. I’m north- up close to New Castle. Thyroid problems seem to be pretty popular in our neck of the woods. I can totally relate to the panic and anxiety part of this. I have had anxiety for YEARS, and there was a time about 3 or 4 years ago when I would get full blown panic attacks. I have often wondered if all of that could somehow be related to thyroid- so I am intrigued by what your doctor told you. Does your endo think there could also be a relation? I had rai 4 weeks ago and hope maybe in the future I will notice a difference. You’ve found a great place here on these boards and I’m happy you found us. Take care!

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in reply to: Weigh-in (just for fun) #1068673

Good Morning!

I gained about 3 pounds over the weekend and I am hoping some will turn out to be water and go away. I’m up to 139. Before I got Graves’ I was a steady 134 for a whole year. Then, after my diagnosis, I did go down to 130. I have gained a whopping 9 pounds in exactly 4 weeks since RAI. But that’s really "only" 5 pounds above my pre-Graves’ weight. So, my goal is to get back there- to 134. Height is 5’7". I am a runner, was running 60-70 miles per week before this, and I think as soon as I can run long distances again I can run it off. Progress is very slow, though. And my heart rate still goes higher than I’d like when I run, so mostly I am walking right now. I have been watching what I eat, and I seem to do okay until I binge. Our neighborhood had a block party on Saturday and I drank beer, margaritas and ate cake and cookies, so I know that’s where the sudden gain this weekend came from. I guess I just can’t get away with that anymore!

My goals are:
1. To eat only healthy foods and eat only when I’m hungry.
2. Keep a log and try to limit myself to 1500 or less calories.
3. Eat one salad with FF dressing every day.
4. Continue with daily exercise.

Good luck to all of us! We can do it ” title=”Very Happy” /> !

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in reply to: Weight Gain – Oh NO!!! #1068888

Yes, agreed that this is for fun. No pressure. Especially no pressure for those of us still not at normal levels to go out there and go crazy exercising. We just need to make healthy choices and do our best and see what happens. This will be good support for us to know we aren’t alone in this battle.

Andros- hello and welcome to the forums, great bunch of people here, you will love it!

ewmb- you’re sort of where I am- not normal yet. My goal is to lose, cause I’m packing it on right now. But just trying to stay the same will be a battle. Absolutely, join in or hang out, whatever works for you!

vintagegreen- how are your levels? If you are normal, it should be okay to start out with some light exercise–BUT definitely ask the doctor first. I was lucky and able to do a lot of things without my heart rate going crazy. I walk and do a bunch of core exercises, even lift some weights. Even some stretching and easy yoga poses can be a start and keep you from feeling like a slug.

kimberly- glad you decided to join! I don’t know, actual weights or amount to lose- either way is fine by me. I agree totally about how easy gaining 8 can turn into much, much more. It’s like being on a runaway train!

hyperm- Your stories always make me laugh! and Spaghetti bolognese sure sounds yummy.

WELL, I gained like 3 pounds this weekend!!! I kinda deserved it because I drank beer, margaritas and ate a ton of cake and cookies yesterday. Hopefully much of it is water and I can drop some before tomorrow!

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in reply to: How long did it take? #1068821

Hyperm, from reading your posts these past few months, you have made great strides in getting better already. I’m deficient on the patience scale, too, but I guess we don’t have too much choice with this. ewmb is right about the Vita D- I found out I was low vitamin D before I found out I had Graves’, but now I read that somehow Graves’ predisposes us to low Vitamin D. You are doing super. One day at a time, we’ll get there!

ewmb- I’m sorry you didn’t get to make the trip. Hopefully you are on the upswing with whatever was causing the fever?

Today is our annual neighborhood block party. I walked over a bit ago but it is extremely hot out there so I came home to cool off and get away. Guess I should go back. Don’t really feel much like partying or dealing with that heat and having to tell my Graves’ story countless times over. I know people care, but I’d really just like to take a nap! ” title=”Wink” />

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