[syrenlulu]

in reply to: Finally Diagnosed with Graves’ Disease #1178476

Ah thanks Rob!

Kimberly, I can’t believe I left this out I’m also on Methimazole 20 mg/day, same as my little brother 😆

[syrenlulu]

in reply to: Finally Diagnosed with Graves’ Disease #1178473

Thank you for all of the replies! I know, like who the heck would say that to someone, anyway!?

I’m thankful you have shared your experiences That makes me feel a lot better!

In hindsight, he’s not a doctor, he’s just some jerk and I shouldn’t listen to those kinds of people anyway!

[syrenlulu]

in reply to: New/Not 100 Percent Diagnosed #1177316

Hi Shirley,

He really is an awesome kid, thank you . I tell him to remember that not a lot of people have crystal blue eyes, so even if one sticks out a little, his eyes are still handsome and awesome.

I know what a beta blocker is; though I have not the slightest idea what ATD is.

I’m prepared to bombard the Endo with questions, especially related to medication. I don’t know if any of the thyroid medications could interfere with my mood stabilizers but I will be giving her a printed list of all my medications and I’m going to ask her to analyze each one lol!

[syrenlulu]

in reply to: New/Not 100 Percent Diagnosed #1177314

I have lost weight in the past few months. I have always been overweight, though. Since high school I’ve been chubby. What I mean is, could I have just acquired this condition? It would not make sense to me if I was a thick girl with this condition forever. Sorry for the confusion and I hope this clears it up!

BP: 140/82 (Bad. Womp.)
Heart rate: 100 BPM, resting.

And yes I feel almost insatiable! In the morning I could eat 10 cups of oatmeal and still be hungry.

Thanks for the reply!!

[syrenlulu]

in reply to: New/Not 100 Percent Diagnosed #1177312

Hi Kimberly!

Just for fun, my Free T4 was 3.7 on a .6 to 1.7 reference scale.
They did not do a Total T4 because I’m on BC and apparently that can skew results.

I am seeing an endocrinologist on April 9 (my psychiatrist ordered this test after learning of my family history and my increased insomnia/anxiety and the weight loss). I’m going to ask for the antibody test; I looked at my brother’s paperwork and he never had it done so I’m going to just ask for it.

The weird thing is, if my thyroid is so overactive, I cannot understand why I’m overweight. And not like 5 pounds overweight, like 20. I know you’re not a doctor and you legally can’t give medical advice (I’m a pre-law student, I know the feeling) but have you ever met an overweight person with an over-active thyroid? Seems kinda weird but I’m sure I’m not the only person ever

[syrenlulu]

in reply to: New/Not 100 Percent Diagnosed #1177310

Kimberly, you were right. They ran a cascade test and my doctor got the results today. She said they were not “hateful bad” but that I probably have the disease. My lab results should be available today or tomorrow and I will post all of my numbers.

I’m kind of scared now lol

[syrenlulu]

in reply to: New/Not 100 Percent Diagnosed #1177309

Thank you, Kimberly. I have written down the antibody test on my list of things to ask/tell the doctor!

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