Once Graves now Hypothyroidism

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Once Graves now Hypothyroidism
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Wed, 04-11-2007 - 9:56pm
Hello!
About 3 years ago I was diag. while I was pregnant with my DD w/ Graves disease. Took meds after giving birth (methimazole) and went into remission after a year on meds. Was off meds for over a year. Recently been feeling not right and decided to have my levels checked and now I am hypothyroid. I think my TSH was around 8 (forgot to ask dr the exact level). My Endo said that this can be common for people with Graves to have the thyroid burn itself out. Anyone have this experience or know of it? Now I am on levothyroxine 50 mcg and need to go back in a month for a recheck. Have only been on meds for 2 days, but can't wait for the extreme tiredness, achiness, depression, mind fog etc.. to go away.
Any advice or sharing would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much!
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Thu, 04-12-2007 - 3:27pm

Hi teachkds9,


 

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