Hello Debbie,

How is it going today?

I' so glad your Dr. orders all those tests. Mine only orders fT4, TSH, ALT and WBC. I know that is enough but I would love to see where I'm on the Ca levels, fT3 and the immune part of things. I'm going to see if he can order a TSI in a few months. I know the TSI doesn't change very fast but last time they tested it was in June. Too bad he only goes by on labs and doesn't include symptoms. You should still tell him/her about your symptoms though.

I've been feeling tired today again.

Maybe I'll feel better once the Dr decreases my dose.

Wow, your case was the worst your Drs have seen. I'm so glad you are doing better. I noticed that making sure that I eat protein helps with my hair. My Dr told me that if it falls out that it will return. I have already experience this before so I feel your pain about the hair thinning. I hope it gets better soon.

Smiles,
Caro

P.S. Sending you a bit of summer

Hello Darcy,

How is it going today?

I've been feeling tired today again. I can't tell a difference of how tired I feel now than when I started to feel tired before I got the tachycardia/hyperthyroid diagnosis. It is definitely less than when I was already very sick. When I was very sick in June, I felt exhausted and really sick (tachy, dizzy, flat affect, non-functional).

I do have to say that I felt like you too … “a crybaby…bigtime…watching pet food commercials made me cry, looking in the mirror, tears….jumping on the scale… wailing….lol”. I was loosing the wait like crazy though. I just have started to gain some of it back. I felt so emotional but that was right before I was told I had GD. In my case I guess it was a sign of something being wrong. I'm not emotional now that my fT4 is low, I'm just tired to very tired. I'm not cold either but I felt cold a little bit yesterday but nothing much. Thank you for reading my labs. Maybe I'll feel better once the Dr decreases my dose. I'm glad you are able to exercise now. I tried walking yesterday and I got very tired. I hate not being able to even go for a walk like a I used to before. I used to walk for miles.

Smiles … to being euthyroid soon …

Caro

Good Morning Caro

Glad you are staying as positive as you can (and believe me, it is not easy) but you are not alone. We are all in this fight together. GD Nation…

Yes, I stopped feeling so bummed out when my t4 was lower (at first it was at 7.77 and I thought I would losing my mind). It takes time. I am not at marathon status but I am glad to be able to do the little things and walking is a step. Take babysteps. If you can walk for 5 minutes, then that is better than before so do not feel bad. It took a long time to diagnose GD and the recovery process in long also, but many do recover or are able to live with it.

hang in there and remember your friends care. Keep us posted. I am sure they will make the adjustment to locate your sweat spot. Welcome to Round II.

Darcy

Good Morning Caro

Glad you are staying as positive as you can (and believe me, it is not easy) but you are not alone. We are all in this fight together. GD Nation…

Yes, I stopped feeling so bummed out when my t4 was lower (at first it was at 7.77 and I thought I would losing my mind). It takes time. I am not at marathon status but I am glad to be able to do the little things and walking is a step. Take babysteps. If you can walk for 5 minutes, then that is better than before so do not feel bad. It took a long time to diagnose GD and the recovery process in long also, but many do recover or are able to live with it.

hang in there and remember your friends care. Keep us posted. I am sure they will make the adjustment to locate your sweat spot. Welcome to Round II.

Darcy

Good Morning Caro

Glad you are staying as positive as you can (and believe me, it is not easy) but you are not alone. We are all in this fight together. GD Nation…

Yes, I stopped feeling so bummed out when my t4 was lower (at first it was at 7.77 and I thought I would losing my mind). It takes time. I am not at marathon status but I am glad to be able to do the little things and walking is a step. Take babysteps. If you can walk for 5 minutes, then that is better than before so do not feel bad. It took a long time to diagnose GD and the recovery process in long also, but many do recover or are able to live with it.

hang in there and remember your friends care. Keep us posted. I am sure they will make the adjustment to locate your sweat spot. Welcome to Round II.

Darcy

Hello Darcy.

Thank you for your message and for the support

Yes, well, I'm trying to stay positive. I don't let myself get down very easily p God blesses me so much I can't complaint.

Well, I think I might have walked a little bit too much on Saturday so I'll cut back and go as you recommended. Everyone is recommending it also. Baby steps, baby steps. I guess I got carried away b/c finally the day was no as hot. I walked to the end of the block and felt fine, walked some more and then some more, next thing I know I'm far away. Good thing my hubby was with me. I will not be doing that again … baby steps.

7.77 was high, no wonder. Mine was only 2.89 at the beginning and I was already feeling pretty sick. You are a trooper.

I'm seeing my Dr tomorrow. I can't wait to see how he wants to proceed. I felt tired today but I took a nap I think part of my problem is not getting a good night sleep b/c of my vivid dreams/nightmares. I've never had this happen before in my life. Anyway, that and the new hypo #s, I guess.

Thank you again. I loved the “GD Nation” and “welcome to Round II” comments. Exactly!!!! That is exactly how I feel Bring it on, right? lol!!!

Caro