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in reply to: Feeling depressed #1178617

Does anyone feel bi-polar with this disease!? I was so depressed/upset/down feeling for days, then I wake up this morning feeling like a million bucks! Happy, singing, dancing, playing with my kids. I feel like a nut case! I’m thankful for happy days and hope the crappy ones stay away!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Feeling depressed #1178612

Thanks everyone. Kimberly those links were very helpful! I recommend everyone take a look at them!

I think I’ll call my doc tomorrow… I’m hesitant because she is 100% for Rai and I know she will tell me that is the next step. My next appt and blood work are scheduled for mid May and I wanted to go in there confident in my decision on the next step I feel is best, but I don’t think that will happen. Has anyone switched docs through the middle of this journey? I want to but at the same time I don’t want to waste valuable time doctor shopping, especially since I’m really not tolerating the meds.

My husband is actually very loving and understanding, I was just having a “moment” this morning when I wrote that. It’s hard because he wants to make me feel better but I don’t think he understands that saying things like “it could be worse” is helpful, ya know!?

[Steph82]

in reply to: Started my RAI today. #1178503

I don’t think I could stay home after having it done. My kids are super snugglers, they love hugs and kisses and they crawl into bed with us at night! Plus I wouldn’t be able to sleep in the same bed as my husband right? My inlaws have a small basement apartment, I could always go there for a few days. Might even be relaxing lol!

How did you decide that this was the right choice? I’m making myself crazy trying to figure it out! I’m not tolerating the meds well so I need to decide now!

[Steph82]

in reply to: sleepy sleepy #1178404

Being hyper made me very tired! Before I ever went to the doctor I was taking 4 hour naps when I got the chance and sleeping 9-10 hours at night! I have never been a napper and am usually good on 6 hours of sleep so this was unusual for me! I guess I was so hyper that I was exhausted!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Started my RAI today. #1178499

Good luck! I’m excited to hear about this process for you because I am very close to making the decision for myself!

Did they say anything about being around children? I have 3 kids and being away from them will be hard! I can’t just shut myself up, they won’t understand!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Hand/feet swelling? #1178326

Well after a few days on the PTU my swelling is gone, thank goodness! I wonder if it was a Graves symptom since I have had it off and on for years?

[Steph82]

in reply to: Uncaring husband(have to share) #1178106

Wow I can’t imagine being treated like that! I would be gone, is there a reason you can’t work? I would be looking for a job and a way out asap! I hope things get better for you, big hugs!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Help! Is this Graves related or something else!? #1178156

I woke up feeling good and didn’t take the methimazole yet and have no itching or hives…. I have a PA friend who says she doubts its the meds but she isn’t trained in thyroid stuff so who knows. I have a call into the doctor, just waiting to hear back. A part of me wants to take it now and test it but I’m home alone with my 3 year old all day and I’m scared of an even worse reaction! Each day it has gotten worse.

[Steph82]

in reply to: Help! Is this Graves related or something else!? #1178154

Only since Friday night. I’ll be calling first thing in the morning, I’ll be so sad if its the meds. The liver risk scares me about ptu. Ugh! This whole thing is beyond frustrating!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Help! Is this Graves related or something else!? #1178151

I’m on methimazole. But do you think the symptoms would show up 3 weeks later? I feel so good on this medication I don’t want to stop it!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Getting medical care without insurance? #1177350

I didn’t think about pre-existing conditions, I didn’t have Graves when I got my policy…

[Steph82]

in reply to: Getting medical care without insurance? #1177348

Could you purchase your own major medical policy? My husband and I don’t get health insurance through our jobs so we bought a private policy through Humana. It has been a lifesaver because everything is negotiated down even if the insurance doesn’t cover it and the monthly premiums are not too bad. I don’t know how we would do this without it!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Introducing myself! #1177411

Ok, I removed my docs name

[Steph82]

in reply to: RAI and radiation exposure to others #1177381

I wonder about this too. My doc is kind of pushing for RAI but I have 3 small kids, where would I go? Who would take care of them? My hubby has a business to run so it would be really hard!

[Steph82]

in reply to: Introducing myself! #1177410

I believe my doc will be checking everything, my next blood draw is April 1st.

Kimberely – I see you are from PHX, I actually have to go there for my Endo (I’m in Flagstaff and there are none here), can I ask who your doc is? I have only met mine once and I don’t know if I really like her…

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