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I had severe Graves ophthalmopathy and have had OD surgery both eyes, strabismus surgery and lids. Double...
First, a bit of history - diagnosed with Grave's in 2000, RAI 13.5 mill. TED which I essentially lived with...
I agree with the others: Get copies of your labs (I track mine on a spreadsheet) and find a new doctor. And...
I think I'll mention it to the endocrinologist when I notify her that I've had the tests and give her a...
Hello - I've not heard of the specific issues you are mentioning (although certainly overall weight gain can...
Levothyroxine is a hormone chemically identical to the hormone produced by your thyroid. It is not a drug per...
I've been on levothyroxine about 6 weeks and will be getting my next blood tests in week or two. I'm working...
Your message made me think of four things that might help. First, since your GD started after your pregnancy...
I just got insurance approval to try Botox for my migraines. Appointment is Thursday. Crossing my fingers.
I hear you on the migraines. Sometimes I think it is my IBS-D and then I get the headache and realize it was...
Ah, at three weeks out I was still in my levothyroxine honeymoon phase. I felt good for about a month (my...
BTW - Just as a comparison, since this was the main point of your inquiry… Note: When you see this...
As Kimberly said, every lab has a different “normal” range, so you'd have to refer to your lab...
My first lab tests after starting the thyroid hormone will be about a month from now. Until then I think I'll...
It takes a good six weeks for the levothyroxine to reach an optimal and stable level. That is why your labs...
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