Met with my new endo
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| Sat, 01-29-2005 - 12:59pm |
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with Graves disease 3 weeks ago and I posted here and got some really good advice! I made the decision to see an endo and I met with him this past Wednesday. My husband went with me and we both like him! He has been in practice for over 30 years.
He suggested medication first and we will see how that goes. He put me on 10 mg of methimazole. I take 2 tablets 2xs a day for 3 weeks and then 1 tablet once a day. He said that if I don't feel any different in 3 weeks then to call and he would get me in to change the dosage. If everything goes well, he will see me in 6 weeks to check my T3 and T4 levels. He also told me to get off the birth control pills. My husband has ordered several books for my to read. I feel more comfortable with the disease now, not as scared. I also think that we caught this really quick, I have most likely on had this for 3-4 months. He also told me that I am not showing any signs of bulging eyes, which makes me feel great! Since that was my biggest fear of Graves disease. He also told my that only 1 in 10 get the bulging eyes.
Thank you to everyone for your support!
Danielle
| Sat, 01-29-2005 - 9:34pm |
