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  • susant
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    August 25, 2009 at 7:43 am
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    in reply to: Wow, updates…. very positive :) #1068515

    WOw that is fantastic Krystal. Congratulations and enjoy this new phase of your life!!!

    Susanx

    susant
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    August 22, 2009 at 12:52 am
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    in reply to: Depressed 13 year old #1068597

    Hi Val,

    I would be making the school psych aware of the problem, if there is not one at the school the school will have access to someone in the area. I would be making them aware of the condition and how the symptoms may impact on her involvement in school activities. This will also provide an opportunity for Carla to meet the psych and approach her when things come up for her in the future. I am a psych myself, so if you have any problems finding send me a PM and I can provide some info on how to locate in your area.

    Susanx

    susant
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    August 18, 2009 at 1:03 am
    Post count: 16
    in reply to: OMG Pain! #1068645

    Hi

    Here is something I posted a couple of months ago:

    I remember coming back from the gym and feeling like I was giving birth out of my toes…ahhhhh. I experienced incredible pain about 4 weeks after I started on anti-thyr drugs. It was particularly painful when I was at the gym . I discussed this with my physio who consulted an endo, and came to the conclusion that it was due to a change in metobolic rate. I decided to take an anti-inflammatory (voltaren) and a vit c morn and evening. It calmed down after about 4 weeks. I felt extremely frustrated about the fact that I was putting on weight (fast) and not able to work out to combat it. Hope this helps, please consult endo about anti-inflammatory advice.

    All the best – it does get better!

    Susan

    susant
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    August 2, 2009 at 8:39 am
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    in reply to: Antihistimine & GD ?? #1069216

    Hi Sue,

    Can you tell me what it is you heard. I have been taking phenergan for the past 7 months to get me to sleep and it is a antihistamine. any info would be very appreciated

    thanks – susan

    susant
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    July 17, 2009 at 12:55 am
    Post count: 16
    in reply to: Profession? Stress? Help? #1069711

    Hi Sue,

    I completely understand your hesitation, given how you are currently feeling. Remember you will not feel like this forever, and yes you will return to feeling fantastic again. Apart from that, it is really important to feel that you have a sense of control over this disease. By that I mean continue to plan for the future. If a profession in nursing is what you want to do go for it. I personally can’t see how Graves will inhibit you from being eligible to undertake this wonderful profession. GO GET IT.

    The way I plan for the future is throw myself into it. If I am not feeling good at the time, I defer/take leave and get back to it later. If there is anything that this disease has taught me, and that is we are all vulnerable – but life is not a rehearsal. Not sure if this helps – all the best

    susan

    susant
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    June 28, 2009 at 11:53 pm
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    in reply to: Hyper / Exercise / Joint Pain ? #1070147

    Hi Sue,

    I hope this helps, this is my experience with the leg soreness . I remember coming back from the gym and feeling like I was giving birth out of my toes…ahhhhh. I experienced incredible pain about 4 weeks after I started on anti-thyr drugs. It was particularly painful when I was at the gym . I discussed this with my physio who consulted an endo, and came to the conclusion that it was due to a change in metobolic rate. I decided to take an anti-inflammatory (voltaren) and a vit c morn and evening. It calmed down after about 4 weeks. I felt extremely frustrated about the fact that I was putting on weight (fast) and not able to work out to combat it. Hope this helps, please consult endo about anti-inflammatory advice.

    All the best – it does get better!

    Susan

    susant
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    June 5, 2009 at 11:19 pm
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    in reply to: Occupational therapy article on GD #1070775

    HI M

    I have sent you a PM.

    Susan

    susant
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    May 18, 2009 at 1:48 am
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    in reply to: New to this website #1071157

    Hi Brenda,

    I briefly read over your post, so please forgive me if I have missed something. In reply to leg soreness; I experienced incredible pain about 4 weeks after I started on anti-thyr drugs. It was particularly painful when I was at the gym (similar to giving birth out of my toes!!). I discussed this with my physio who consulted an endo, and came to the conclusion that it was due to a change in metobolic rate. I decided to take an anti-inflammatory (voltaren) and a vit c morn and evening. It calmed down after 2 to 3 weeks. I felt extremely frustrated about the fact that I was putting on weight (fast) and not able to work out to combat it. I have since come the conclusion that I personally feel that my mental stability is more important for me than extra kgs on the scale – again it is a very personal thing. Hope this helps, please consult endo about anti-inflammatory advice.

    All the best.

    Susan

    susant
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    February 21, 2009 at 10:47 pm
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    in reply to: Still feeling so ill – think I am going off my head #1073534

    I have sent you a private message

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