[Stymie]

in reply to: What if we never do RAI or TT? #1179116

Hang in there sue. I will keep you in my prayers that you get some relief.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: adrenal thyroid connection #1178977

Hi!

I seemed to have found a good endo, since she felt that if your cortisol is off that your thyroid meds wouldn’t be able to be absorbed and in essence be intolerable.

She tested my cortisol and it turned out to be normal. There is alot of information about adrenal insufficiency if you look up dessicated natural thyroid. Also stop the madness.

Since I was having such a hard time with the Levo I was doing a lot of research on the dessicated thyroid hormone, to see if it would be an alternative …
It turns out I’m doing quite well on Tirosint, the levo had lactose in it as a filler, and I’m lactose intolerant….

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Interesting news story re hyperthyroid cats #1178991

Thanks for your post!

This is very interesting seeing that endocrine disrupters have been all over the news lately.

I just wonder how long it takes for our government to figure out how to protect its people, instead of just pumping out chemicals into our homes, that are most likely safe, or safe in small doses?

This whole subject is very frustrating to me. I’ve started replacing all my plastics in my house with glass….

Yeah these plastics are Safe alright…

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: What if we never do RAI or TT? #1179112

Sue,

I opted for RAI. but my story is a little different. My endo never told me I had graves. I just thought I was hyper. I never knew most people consider it one and the same.

I did my research, but every time I came accross something that said graves, I just said oh that’s not me, I’m just hyper.

So I chose RAI not knowing it could cause eye issues. I just recently started having eye issues. Somewhere around January. Saw an opthomologist in march and he didn’t seem to concerned with TED, told me I had dry eyes and gave me some eye drops.

If I had it to do over? Well first off I would have chosen a better endo. But secondly I think I would have at least tried the ATDs. And my second choice would be surgery. I mean why subject yourself to eye issues when you know that RAI gives you a higher chance of getting it.? I think there are some people who also say if you don’t have your thyroid, the antibodies will start to attack your eyes anyway. Idk how true that is, but I guess it’s worth looking into as well.

Maybe some people are just going to get TED no matter what. Who knows.

That’s just my 2 cents for whatever its worth. Good luck and let us know what you decide!,

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Diagnosed @ 49 y/o #1179124

Hi boomer and welcome !!

Feel free to talk about it all! I had the frequent bms, and when my TSH runs high again (hyper) it comes back.

Good luck with your treatment!!

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: smoking #1178944

Hi

Anytime you need to you can pm me.

Big hugs.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Another “I can’t take it anymore” thread :( #1179057

Hi sue!!

I too get the ups and downs. I feel like I’m two weeks good, one week ok and 1 week bad. It’s like a roller coaster of emotions. I tell myself this too shall pass but when I’m feeling down its hard to pound into my head!!

Try to keep positive and see the brighter side of things. And we are all here for you!!

Big hugs!!

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Am I the only one who is Hyper and have gained weight #1179038

Hi!!

You are not alone!!

I too gained weight when hyper. I was eating so much cuz I was hungry ALL the time!!

I started running and watching everything I put in my mouth and eventually I did lose some weight that I put back on when I went hypo after RAI.

You can always come here for answers. Someone is always here to help!

Big hugs!

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Well, here goes! #1173622

Azgravesguy,

You are an inspiration to us all! Your positive attitude and hard work and dedication are nothing short of amazing.

You really inspire me. God bless.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Wish me luck-surgery Friday! #1179077

Good luck and big hugs Karen!! I will be keeping you in my prayers!!

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: How do you stay calm? #1178954

Harpy,

You almost had me in tears.

I’ve been trying lately to live in the moment.

This is all we have. Right here. Right now. Live it. Love it. Try not to dwell on what might have been, what might be.

Just be here.

Everyone around you will thank you for it.

Much love vanillasky. I hope everything goes well for you. Keep positive and focus on today. This moment in time.

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Graves Tremors #1178917

Just after getting my RAI done, i went to get a pedicure. The nail tech noticed my calves twitching uncontrollably. I Bent over to grab my calves to stop them from shaking, and the tech looked up at me and says you get the shakes huh?
I said yeah sometimes…

Lmao.

[Stymie]

in reply to: Anti inflammatory diet #1178787

I agree harpy, and that’s why I try to do. If its not a whole food. I try to avoid it. Unless it brownies. With frosting. Who can resist those?

Lol

Diane

[Stymie]

in reply to: Anti inflammatory diet #1178784

I’m not a big fish person and only occasionally eat tuna. So naturally I stay away from those items.

I think people with their thyroid a should stay away from high iodine foods?

Do you think it is the same for people who had RAI or TT.?

[Stymie]

in reply to: I feel like giving up #1178853

Hi

I’m glad you’re going to get a second opinion. It never hurts to get a different perspective from another doc.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!!

Diane

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