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in reply to: 5 years “stable” 2 weeks post- od #1177176

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I am just so nervous about this but yet am looking forward to the improvement after. It ‘s just the anticipation of it. We are traveling to have it done which also adds to my worries but I am so impressed with the doctors and staff that I’m hoping all will turn out well.

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in reply to: 5 years “stable” 2 weeks post- od #1177173

I am a few weeks away from od now and am wondering does everyone end up with the double vision ( my vision has always been blurry but not double) and with numbness. It makes me wonder if I’m making the right decision. I too have had enough of the endless problems. It seems I get one thing fixed then the next one comes. Any comments anyone have to offer? I too truely appreciate having this sight to go to with what seems like my endless questions.
You are all godsends.

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in reply to: Help the GDATF by Sharing Your Story! #1176898

I don’t post that often but I do read alot so I don’t feel alone anymore. I can’t believe no doctors or medical personnel ever told me of this wonderful site–I discovered it watching and episode of “Clean House” on the Style Network and that is how I first spoke to Kimberly. What a wonderful day that was. Now I come here to read and post a comment or two occasionally. I am totally thankful to have found them and through them I have finally found some doctors who actually know something about this maddening disease!!! Thank you,Thank you!!!

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in reply to: Eye issues associated with Graves Disease #1174033

Hi Karen!! I too have these “eye symptoms” but I call it an eye tic, especially in a moving car. My internist finally put me on a low dose of anxiety medication, which seems to be helping. I am seeing specialists at the eye institute at the medical college of wisconsin as I found none in the northern Illinois area that seemed to know anything about TED. I have also been told by the eye specialist that orbital decompression surgery might help but feel I have alot of homework to do before I commit to it. I too thought I was the only one with these problems til I found this site. I’m so thankful to finally be able to talk with others with similar experiences..I also have begun to understand that alot of my health issues over the past 13 years very well could have had some relation to the Graves as I was horribly miseducated. Best of luck to you and all who are dealing with this relentless disease.

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