New here-Grave's

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Registered: 09-08-2006
New here-Grave's
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Mon, 10-16-2006 - 11:07am
Hi I'm new here. Anyone else here with Grave's Disease?

 

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 10-16-2006 - 8:46pm

Hi Mom-faith3,


Welcome to our board.


I don't have Graves' but there are others here that do.

 

Calley7

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 10-18-2006 - 3:37pm

Hi and welcome. I am hyperthyroid and am currently on PTU. I've had many of the Grave's symptoms but was not officially diagnosed. I don't visit the boards too much here but check in every now and then.

I have not chosen RAI but am continuing on PTU. The PTU is controlling my condition.

What are/were your symptoms and are you taking meds?

Hope you're able to find some answers and support here.

Gina

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Registered: 09-08-2006
Thu, 10-26-2006 - 2:52pm
Thanks for the replys. I have been hyperthyroid for over 4 years now. I have also been through two pregnancies and had to go on ptu during both. The good news is I went off the medication for both about 3 months after having my children. My levels are still borderline high but I don't need to take meds at this time. My dr. says it is normal for the thyroid to wax and wane. Do you find this to be true for your too? I can tell when my thyroid is out of whack when I start to sweat at night and lose weight, but usually this is short term and goes back to borderline normal in a few days and I become symtom free. I don't want surgery or to drink a nuclear drink at this time. I feel nervous about it.

 

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Registered: 08-02-2003
Wed, 11-08-2006 - 1:44pm

Hi, I'm new here and just was browsing through and saw your post.