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Post by freecharlie on Jul 4, 2014 5:06:57 GMT
A little over a month ago I posted about going to our new station's health fair and getting an abnormal thyroid level, then going through all the tests, and being diagnosed with Grave's disease. The endocrinologist put me on an methimazole and beta blocker. He said my levels were so high that after stabilizing the levels, we would probably use radioactive iodine and kill off the thyroid.
Well I went in today after being on medication for a month and my levels have actually adjusted to the normal range. He is going to keep me on this dose for another month and then do another blood test to see if I go even lower or if I maintain, but that if I don't jump back up (I was 5 times the normal level) then we won't be radiating my thyroid.
I know it isn't a huge health crisis, but I am glad that the meds seem to be working.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 5:15:22 GMT
I am happy to hear the medication is working! This is a good thing  I hope you continue to improve and that you feel well and have lots of energy to do things. Mash'Allah! |
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Post by Pinky Zebra on Jul 4, 2014 5:15:51 GMT
I'm glad the meds are working! How are you feeling? Can you tell a difference?
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 4, 2014 5:17:35 GMT
I honestly never felt bad. I only found out because the town just south of me was having a health fair and my kids stayed the night at grandma's house, so I went.
Right before I started the meds, one of my eyes started to bulge. It still isn't perfect, but it hasn't gotten worse. The eye doctor told me that it could take a year of normal levels to see improvement.
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Post by elaine on Jul 4, 2014 5:20:53 GMT
Yay! I'm glad that the meds are working so well for you. Please continue to update us.
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Post by JoP on Jul 4, 2014 5:24:44 GMT
Great news - glad the meds are working -look after yourself
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Post by ExpatBackHome on Jul 4, 2014 10:00:19 GMT
Great News! My husband was on medication for 5-6 years, had his levels checked every year. Then based on the levels, took him off medication and it's been "normal" for 3 years now. We're so glad they didn't kill off the thyroid.
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Post by wellway on Jul 4, 2014 10:04:08 GMT
Good news, I hope it continues to improve for you.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 4, 2014 10:04:58 GMT
That's great news! I'm glad that your levels have stabilized. Lucky that you went to the health fair!
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Post by M in Carolina on Jul 4, 2014 10:05:19 GMT
I'm so glad that you caught this so early and before symptoms. Dh has hypothyroid, and he feels so bad when it's off. I hope and pray that they don't have to kill the thyroid. (that sort of thing would be something I'd get a 2nd opinion about at a University specialist--it's not like it will grow back if he isn't right about the diagnosis and treatment.) I sure hope the meds work.
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Post by zishisak on Jul 4, 2014 14:33:49 GMT
So glad to hear your levels have regulated with medication. My husband was diagnosed with Graves in the military 20 years ago and did have the radioactive iodine therapy. Please, please get that 2nd opinion if needed.
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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Jul 4, 2014 14:56:38 GMT
That is great news. 
I too was diagnosed with Grave's last year, I also had nodules that were suspicious for cancer. I had my thyroid removed 3 months ago, I did have 2 small spots of cancer. But they were able to remove it, and no chemo for me. My Dr is still trying to get my dose of medication correct . I didn't have bulging eyes, but my heart started racing. My pulse was over 200 for 24 hours at one point. Thyroid issues can be scary stuff. Hopefully, the medication will work and you won't have to do radiation to kill the thyroid. |
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Post by LilyRose on Jul 4, 2014 16:00:07 GMT
Wow, it was meant to be that you went to that health fair! So glad the medication is working well!
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Post by janesays on Jul 4, 2014 20:18:02 GMT
I'm really happy for you that your treatment is working so well. I had hyperthyroidism caused by Graves Disease and had to take the radiation pill just a few years ago. It didn't work the first time and I had to have a second, much larger dose a year later. The hyperthyroidism made me so, so sick. My list of symptoms was endless and my thyroid was huge. Looked like a huge butterfly-shaped bulge in the middle of my neck! My thyroid was just so out of control, I had no other choice  Best of luck to you! Stay on top of getting your levels checked! I'm really happy for you! |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 4, 2014 23:15:12 GMT
That's good news. I'm happy for you.
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Post by melrose on Jul 4, 2014 23:39:55 GMT
Glad the meds are working well for you. And thank goodness for that health fair!
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 5, 2014 0:43:04 GMT
Good to hear! I hope you continue to feel better.
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Post by liannallama on Jul 5, 2014 1:29:29 GMT
(((HUGS))) I have Hashimoto's (the opposite of what you have). I feel for what you are going through. Please check out "Stop the Thyroid Madness" book and website they have lots of good advice there. Also, there is a closed FB group called "For Thyroid Patients Only" that follows advice of the book. Many of the people there have had graves and they will have a lot of knowledge. What your doctor tells you may not be the most current information. My doctor who specializes in cutting-edge thyroid treatment (holtorf med) says most doctors in the industry are about 17 years behind in their treatment and endos are worse! Going entirely gluten free may be something that will help you so you might want to try it out for 30 days to see how it goes.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 5, 2014 1:57:13 GMT
I'm glad the meds are working for you. I hope they continue to do so.
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Post by eversograceful1 on Jul 5, 2014 2:34:10 GMT
That's great!
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Post by lucyg on Jul 5, 2014 6:24:10 GMT
That is great news. I hope your levels continue to stay low.
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Post by jenniferg on Jul 5, 2014 14:18:25 GMT
I was diagnosed with Graves over a year ago and took the same meds. I am now in remission and off all meds. Glad you are doing well!
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Post by valincal on Jul 5, 2014 14:21:39 GMT
That's great news!
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Jul 5, 2014 14:40:26 GMT
Great news! I'm so glad you went to the Health Fair! Hope you continue to do well!
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Post by tinafb on Jul 5, 2014 14:50:48 GMT
Great news! Thank God you went to that health fair! I'm hypothyroid, so the opposite of you. My levels have been unstable for the past year, so I need to see an endocrinologist if they change again. I started a new med 3 months ago and have been stable, but my new doc is doubtful that the new med will help for long. Because I'm somewhat vain and shallow, I would just like to be able to stop losing my hair by the handful. Oh, and like have energy and stuff too. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 14:55:27 GMT
This may not be as serious as say lung cancer in the scheme of diseases but it is YOUR health and I would hate for someone to minimize it if it were me so I am going to pray that it gets completely better very quickly and that your numbers go down and you feel great soon! "I know it isn't a huge health crisis, but I am glad that the meds seem to be working." Sister, it is a crisis. Thyroids are very important! |
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Post by Ramona on Jul 5, 2014 14:55:48 GMT
That's great news. I hope all continues to go well for your health.
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I hope you continue to improve and that you feel well and have lots of energy to do things. Mash'Allah!
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