Graves disease

[BABY1]

I was just diagnosed with this and the options, for treatment, I am not really crazy about. I am going to get a second opinion but in the meantime I am going to pick up some supps that may be helpful. I have lost 15 pounds in a short time, mose of which is muscle, and it is a bummer. Anyone else have this and what did you do about it?

[guns01]

Re: Graves disease

sorry to hear that baby1. no experience with or know anyone with that one. all the ladies i know with issues have the osimotos(sp) disease. hopefully they can get you fixed up and everything leveled back out

[dirtwarrior]

Re: Graves disease

I know very little about it. A couple of friends had it 1 had a chemical ablation to destroy the thyroid the other had 1/2 the thyroid taken out. Both are now on thyroid med for the rest of there life. I am too and once they get the levels right it is ok.
Baby prayers to you. When my thyroid was bouncing around with my goiter I would rage for no reason. Please tell your family it may happen and don't take it personal

[BABY1]

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The weird thing is that I was hashimotos 8 years ago but I didnt take meds. I got it leveled on my own... This is def worse then how I felt with that. Doc wants to do the radioiodine ablation and I am not liking that at all. I think Id rather have it removed and either way I will be taking meds for my rest of life

[dirtwarrior]

Re: Graves disease

The ablation is less invasive than surgery. The main thin is have it done before you have a thyroid storm. That is bad very bad

[BABY1]

Re: Graves disease

The ablation is less invasive than surgery. The main thin is have it done before you have a thyroid storm. That is bad very bad

Not sure which I will do but I may rather have it removed..

[dirtwarrior]

Re: Graves disease

Only you can decide what is best. It is better to do it before you have a thyroid storm. Maybe you should look it up.

[jipped genes]

Re: Graves disease

I know very little about it. A couple of friends had it 1 had a chemical ablation to destroy the thyroid the other had 1/2 the thyroid taken out. Both are now on thyroid med for the rest of there life. I am too and once they get the levels right it is ok.
Baby prayers to you. When my thyroid was bouncing around with my goiter I would rage for no reason. Please tell your family it may happen and don't take it personal

My dad had a portion of his thyroid taken out and he is 100% now and has been since the 90s.

[jrup1986]

Re: Graves disease

Stay strong man . It's always darkest before the light

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[BABY1]

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Update... Well I am now 30lbs down, and very weak. Just starting to get back in the gym, and I can barely put any weigh on the machine. I expected this so I am going to be patient, and that's not easy. I decided to try anti-thyroid meds instead of the other options. So far the med has stopped the a-fib, and hand tremors have calmed down a lot. Keeping my fingers crossed that this med continues to help me get back to normal.

[jipped genes]

Re: Graves disease

Sorry Baby, just keep plugging away. You are tough and will not just give up so I expect you to maximize what you can do and report back to us with positive results. Good vibes coming your way.

[guage]

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wish i could offer you something.. i know nothing about this. day at a time, consistancey and determination to over come. thats my take on obsticals. stay strong and kick ass..

[guns01]

Re: Graves disease

Update... Well I am now 30lbs down, and very weak. Just starting to get back in the gym, and I can barely put any weigh on the machine. I expected this so I am going to be patient, and that's not easy. I decided to try anti-thyroid meds instead of the other options. So far the med has stopped the a-fib, and hand tremors have calmed down a lot. Keeping my fingers crossed that this med continues to help me get back to normal.

keep on pushing. you if anyone can get it fixed and working optimally

[dirtwarrior]

Re: Graves disease

I was just diagnosed with this and the options, for treatment, I am not really crazy about. I am going to get a second opinion but in the meantime I am going to pick up some supps that may be helpful. I have lost 15 pounds in a short time, mose of which is muscle, and it is a bummer. Anyone else have this and what did you do about it?

Baby this is so hard for your heart please take care of it.

[mtnmedic]

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Wow ! So sorry to hear about that Baby1, young healthy Chica like you ?

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