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in reply to: methimazole makes me feel worse #1064666

Hi! Sorry your having problems. I just started taking Meth 3 days ago and so far am ok. I do have stomach issues sometimes depending what I eat. Graves can cause stomach pain and diahhrea as well. I was on beta blockers for 3 days and started with chest tightness which I didnt have before so I stopped them. Are you seeing and Endo or family doc? If not an Endo I would suggest finding one since they’re specialized in this. Congrats! on quitting smoking thats one way to do it. Hope you feel better. I didnt have all the ucky symptoms just hand tremors. I’ve actually never felt better then find out I have this, ugh! Good Luck. Keep checking posts and you’ll get alot of info. Also go to Elaine Moore’s site who I found has a lot of info as well.

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in reply to: First Appt with Endo! #1064739

Thanks for all the replies. I was on beta blockers for a couple days but then stopped cause they made my chest tight. The family doc said to stop them and he knew I would on my own anyway. I dont really have any heart palps on hand tremors. Beta blockers have alot of side effects I’m not into. I’m hoping with the Meth I’ll achieve remission if not then I’d opt for surgery. In the end the same is achieved, Hypo, and RAI has some effects I dont like as well. I know alot have had success with it its just not for me.

The Endo seemed like having the Hoshi antibodies was a good thing. I know about 1 1/2 years ago I felt tired all the time and was depressed due to a loved one passing on. I didnt think anything of it. I feel great now and only have the hand tremors. I’m not sure how I’ll feel with the Meth in me. I dont want to feel worse. I also lost alot of weight on a program I did prior to this and work out alot. I continue to exercise and the Endo said that was fine. Its good for you helps to oxygenate your body. So we’ll see how it goes. Again thanks for all the input.

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in reply to: Just found out I have Graves 3 weeks ago – Help #1064772

Hi! Welcome in a strange sort of way ” title=”Smile” /> I just had my first Endo appt today. He prescribed the Methalzone. He stressed to me that if I develop a sore throat that is not strep to contact him immediately and its a reaction to the meds. He sounded like if that happens you can no longer take it. yes, finding a new Endo sounds like the thing to do. So far my first appt went better than expected and he was very thorough. Good luck!

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in reply to: Out with one infection in with another… #1065012

mamabear I’m glad you told your story. I was wondering what it was but didnt want to ask. You inspire me since I have 4 kids but there all boys 17, 14, 10, and soon to be 6. I’ve wondered how you got into remission. Best of luck to you with lymes. I’ll be saying a prayer for you. You’ve come so far and have so much spunk you can kick it and not get graves flare ups again. Remission, remission, remission. Keep us posted.

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in reply to: Newly dx with Graves/goiter #1065154

I have been checking in some books that deal with hormones and what to eat that talk about what to eat to help the thyroid. Alot of it is with HYPO but it does touch on HYPER with suggestions and different foods that can trigger HYPER symptoms. Ski I understand where your coming from with it being Medical Associated but I’m also checking into the natural side of this as well. Thats just me. I’m just checking into every aspect of this. Doctors can only do so much what we eat can affect our bodies in many ways. I’ll find out in 3 weeks what the Endo thinks cause thats when my first appt is. I mentioned to the secretary I’ve using the internet for resourses and she said yeah the docs dont like that too much. However I think I’ve learned more on the net about this than from dr I would see. Just hoping I have a good Endo that is patient with me and what I want. Thanks for all the help!

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in reply to: surgery???? #1065088

Cynthia-Hi! I have recently been dx and am hoping to be regulated by meds but if not then I’d opt for surgery vs RAI. I dont have some of the symptoms you do and hope you feel better soon. I had a friend who recently had surgery and she was back to work after 4 days. Her surgeon did an awesome job and hardly no scare. I’ve never had surgery so its a little nerving. Feel Better so you can enjoy those grandkids!! ” title=”Very Happy” />

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in reply to: Armour Thyroid/Natural #1065071

Ok, so bare with me. Which is better for graves or dont it matter with the T3 & T4. How do they normally decide which one you need is it by your blood tests? I’m just trying to figure this out. Thanks for your patience.

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in reply to: Effect on your Menstrual Cycle – Sorry guys…. #1065139

I’m 37. However ever since I had my last child when I was 31 my cycle was off. I was told this could be perimenopause which they said could last for years. My thyroid tests at the time were fine. I decided to go on Juel Fe a light birth control pill, which made them regular. I’m still thinking if I didnt go on that maybe I wouldnt be Hyper/Graves since that has hormones in but the GYN says its such a small dose it should not have. Family dr seems more sceptical. However, even now with being on the bc I sometimes dont have a full cycle. As someone else said it can affect it. From what I understand its a cycle the hormones affect the thyroid and vice versa being a complicated circle. My grandmother ended her cycle early and I thought maybe thats what was happening to me. Sometimes I still wonder if thats what was happening and now here I am. I’ve been thinking of stopping the bc to see what happens. Good luck to you! Oh to be a man someday or have them be a woman for a day to see what we deal with ” title=”Very Happy” />

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in reply to: Armour Thyroid/Natural #1065069

Ok, I just want to get this straight cause I’m still learning. Is Armour T3 & T4? Is synthroid just one or the other? What about Metholizine (sp) what is that? If I cant take Armour I was thinking about this Metolizine med. Thanks for the help. ” title=”Smile” />

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in reply to: Armour Thyroid/Natural #1065065

The local Endo that my family dr referred has used it. It was backorder but I dont think anymore. I like it cause it comes from a natural source not man made. Thats just me. I dont like anything invasive entering the body.

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in reply to: Newly dx with Graves/goiter #1065152

Thanks. I have been researching alot. I have found out that diet can play a role with item called goiterens (sp). I have found that some by diet, exercise, relaxing exercises, etc. have went into remission without anything else. I am into that. I have also found a lady Elaine Moore that has alot of info on this as well. I was in contact with the Endo my family doc recommended but they are booked till end of Sept. I am trying to find another one in our area that may be able to take me sooner. In the meantime I am re-checking my diet, continuing light exercise, and trying to have a good attitude. I dont have many of the symptoms that alot of you do and am thankful for that. I’m hoping this in an early stage and can by treated with meds. I have decided I will not do RAI but if it comes down to it I will opt for surgery. I have found reports of the RAI even after 3 days, affecting other family members (mainly husbands) I do not want to make any of my family sick. So thats my plan. I’m trying to reduce stress and just have faith that everything will work out. I’m sure I’ll be on here for support and to hopefully help others.

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in reply to: Newly dx with Graves/goiter #1065149

Thanx for the responses everything is very helpful. The doctor meant that if I take the Anti-meds and it doesnt help then it can waste time and have other things happen with the heart. Not the meds causing anything with the heart. Sometimes my thoughts get ahead of my fingers and it runs together-sorry. Yeah, thats what the doc said 5% per year meaning in like 20 years I’d need meds. So I want to run that by the Endo see what they say. Right now, I dont feel sick my energy is up, I have slum times, too but I think everybody does. My work includes working some nights so I may not sleep all night. I’m an EMT (emergency medical technica) I’m going part-time in Aug, stepping down from Fulltime for numerous reasons but this being one of them, just to slow down some. I’ve always been very fast paced. So one more question has all your Graves run in your family, if not what causes it? (stress) Also, since this is an auto-immune disease does that mean we’ll get sick quicker? And does RAI make you sick(vomit) etc. Thanks.
Tina

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in reply to: Newly dx with Graves/goiter #1065145

Ok, so I was at my family dr yesterday and he said its Graves and I should have RAI. I told him I’m not thrilled and what about surgery or patial. He said if I do that that I will be on meds the rest of my life and they dont do the surgery for Graves that much. I am going to an Endo just need to set the appt. I asked about being away from kids for 3 days he acted like you dont need to be, but I told him everything I read you do. (He knows I read up on this cause I was throwing alot out at him) Anyway, he said that there’s only a 5% chance a year you’ll become HYPO but it seems like everything I’m reading on here everyone who did RAI is already on synthroid, why? Is it not like he said? I dont know if anyone else knows there numbers but for my thryoid scan my 5 hr was 97% and my 24 hr was 87%, that sounds real bad to me but my symptoms are minimal. He said we could have caught this in time before it gets real bad. Can I say how bad this stinks!! He said if I just do the meds we could go 1 to 2 years and if it doesnt get better thats time lost and then it can cause heart damage. I hate the thought of that junk from RAI going into my body. My thought was ok, RAI have a "normal" life than not have to take snythroid for another 20 years. Ok, so how bad is RAI, what can anyone telll me, will my life be normal again?

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