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Recent Forum Posts

  • Endo Appointment - surgery is now on the table

    May 24, 2013, 10:55 a.m.

    OK, so I can probably take my regular meds the day of surgery, but will I be able to swallow them the next...

  • Do I need a Psychiatrist too?

    May 24, 2013, 10:28 a.m.

    @GravelyPam – Unexplained anxiety and anger certainly can be symptom of hyperthyroidism, so I would say that...

  • Hi

    May 24, 2013, 10:14 a.m.

    Hi Barbra – You should start to see some relief from the extreme hunger as your levels stabilize. Not all...

  • Do I need a Psychiatrist too?

    May 24, 2013, 9:44 a.m.

    I am sure I am in the minority, but in my opinion, you do not need one. You are not mentally ill, nor...

  • Do I need a Psychiatrist too?

    May 24, 2013, 9:03 a.m.

    Does anyone else have severe agitation and anger? I was pulled over yesterday for a traffic ticket and I...

  • Hi

    May 24, 2013, 8:40 a.m.

    Aw shucks, Barba, you say the nicest things… By all means talk to your doctor but in my limited...

  • Hi

    May 24, 2013, 7:42 a.m.

    Thanks to everyone for the encouraging words . I'm not feeling too bad today, just taking an extra step here...

  • Drop in energy like a sugar drop, normal GD symptom?

    May 24, 2013, 7:26 a.m.

    My weight goes up and down now……not that I would have minded a couple of more pounds off. Just...

  • I started my synthroid today!

    May 24, 2013, 7:23 a.m.

    Hey MWhitney……..so great to hear this! Thanksfor sharing a positive result with us! I am...

  • So what was your Graves story....

    May 24, 2013, 7:14 a.m.

    Hi to All! Back In JAnuary I had a routine physical and told my PCP I had not been feeling...

  • Diagnosed @ 49 y/o

    May 24, 2013, 7:04 a.m.

    HI BOOMER! I'm new to all this too! I agree its so great you have a sense of humor through all of this!...

  • Endo Appointment - surgery is now on the table

    May 24, 2013, 5:09 a.m.

    Hi Sue. In my pre-op interview I was told to take all my normal meds the morning of surgery with a little sip...

  • A Cyclist's Two Days until TT

    May 24, 2013, 4:58 a.m.

    Congrats Cycle! Good to hear your positive vibes so soon after the surgery! Keep us posted as you continue...

  • Post-surgery pain questions

    May 24, 2013, 4:32 a.m.

    karenz516 Hi Boomer, <snip> Anyway, was wondering how severe your symptoms are, I see that your on...

  • Post-surgery pain questions

    May 24, 2013, 2:32 a.m.

    Hi Boomer, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease on 12/6/12. Quick background, the few months prior to the...

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