[sarawebberdurnell]

in reply to: Where are all the TT’ers? #1181886

Well…I’m pretty new to the forum and Graves, but I think I am leaning toward being a TT’er soon. Being a single mom and teaching preschool while trying to find my “sweet spot” with medication is a nightmare. If I only had one or two symptoms, I’d do better dealing with it, but it’s like an onslaught and has been for almost all 6 months of knowing I have Graves. I met with a surgeon today who was extremely encouraging, even though my endo, who he works closely with, says it’s too early in the treatment for her to “recommend” a TT. My endo has left it up to me to decide because my symptoms have been so across the board along with my med doses. Plus it looks like even if I can get lucky enough for remission, my feelings are that it won’t be for long. Maybe this is the “easy” way out, not wanting to deal with fighting the Graves and Hashimoto’s and meds, but I am exhausted and want to have a day that is consistent (like you are talking about). I haven’t had one day in 7 months that I have felt “good”, and I miss it. Thanks for sharing!!

Sara

[sarawebberdurnell]

in reply to: Well, here goes! #1173667

Thanks Raspberry. I really appreciate it. I met with a surgeon today and he was really encouraging…even said if it was him in my shoes…he’d go with the TT and I believe him. It was a really good appointment. I may just go ahead with the surgery and let the cards fall as they will. I’m having a hard time keeping up with life and want some normalcy back (though I’m sure that will take some time even after surgery).

Sara

[sarawebberdurnell]

in reply to: Well, here goes! #1173665

It has been so nice to read all these posts!! I have found so much information out there, that I feel overwhelmed and lost. I am new to Graves (only diagnosed 6 months ago), but it has been awful. I also have the antibodies for Hashimoto’s, which is pulling symptoms from both sides. My endo and I have played the medication game and even though my numbers are smack in the middle of the normal range, I am still having weight gain issues, heat/cold intolerance, mood swings, rash on my face, massive joint pain, muscle weakness, and insomnia. I am not really eligible for RAI as my uptake was very low and would require a larger dose than my endo is comfortable with. So, she has told me we can keep playing the med game or have a TT. I have been back and forth on this decision, but am meeting with a surgeon tomorrow. These posts from everyone have been so helpful…makes me realize I am not losing my mind Thanks for posting such important information. And…I am in awe of all of you that have been fighting this battle for so long, makes me feel like a wimp after just 6 months (though my Dr., bless her heart, tells me that my situation is rare with both antibodies and says I’m not). Thanks again.

Sara

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