What is Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (or "overactive thyroid gland") is the clinical syndrome caused by an excess of circulating free thyroxine (T4) or free triiodothyronine (T3), or both.
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Wednesday November 25, 2009
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hello all i havent been online as much, I was a lot the other day.I had been sad about aomething but I cried a lot and talked to Jesus before falling asleep.He helped me feel better and I feel stronger mentally now and everything. :) A lot of it was my meds have making me more anxious everyday and it tends to wear you out I think.Maybe its a side effect that will go away.I told my coun...
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Just back from 4 weeks in USA, had a great trip. Spent time in NYC, Bradenton and Miami Beach so had a pretty hectic time. Heading back to Endo on 8 May for another scan - thyroid nodules have grown quite a bit, so think it will be second round of RAI. Feeling quite tired but positive. Writing a list of question to ask - cos memory not great! Will wri...1 Recommendation2 Comments
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Needless to say, every day I am one day closer to the big move. Lately my migraines are kicking in and I can't get meds refilled until tomorrow.
So much to do though. Yikes! My insurance will change one month and then the next month I have medicare. Then of course there's managing the Rx's in the intermin. It'll work out as things usually do. Alt...1 Recommendation1 Comment -
Hyperthyroidism has its perks.
If you're down, you can blame it on your excessive thyroid functions. You're skinny thin while gorging oneself on thrice the amount a normal person eats. You can feign anxiety attacks or act the damsel in distress with your hand trembling and wobbly walk. You can also say it's brain fog when you suddenly forget what in the world you were...2 Recommendations -
Ok , I never really write on Dailystrength I usually vent on myspace so this is new to me, so bear with me. I've been in tremendous pain for the past few days. As you know or can see on my profile, I have endometriosis- It really sucks for those of you who luckily have never had to deal with it, for those of you that have my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I've been throug...1 Recommendation1 Comment
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And so here's my first journal. If I can instill *any* discipline into myself hopefully it won't be the last... So, today I got the results back from my doctor regarding my 24hr blood pressure monitor...and whilst I was pleased enough with the averages, and could positively identify the causes of the 2 high spikes (full caffeine tea, and naughty (read:fighting) dogs)...my d...1 Recommendation2 Comments
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...24 little hours....
So much to say, so little time.
First off, missed weighing on Thursday morning because I was rushing to get to a doctors' appointment...but I was delighted to hop on the scales friday morning, straight out of bed, and note a 2lbs loss...yay me! That's 5 lbs since January 1st (prior to my DS membership), without really trying...so this week I will drink more wate...1 Recommendation2 Comments -
Had the thyroid ablation approx. 3 weeks ago, waiting for the effects of "Hypo" to kick in. I'm about TIRED of the pain I am having, and also "fried" from not having a normal sleeping pattern each night!! Starting to feel a bit depressed, as well, not sure if this is a side effect of Graves Disease or not, but I just dont "feel right" anymore?!? ...1 Recommendation1 Comment
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IT HAS BEEN OUT OF WACK AROUND THE OLD HOMEFRONT..LIKE A FULL MOON ON A SUMMER DAY! MY DAUGHTER DIDNT MAKE IT TO CLASS FOR THE SECOND TIME.SHE OVERSLEPT,,HUBBIE WENT OFF..OMG..WORDS EXCHANGED..CHILD CRYING..AND ME.IN TOTAL AWE...GEEZE,I KNOW U SAY ALL THIS AS SHE OVERSLEPT? YES.HOW DO U OVERSLEEP WHEN UR CLASS IS AT 2.PM?
I DIDN'TT GET IN THE MIDDLE OR TAKE SIDES EITHER ONE.IT WAS ON...1 Recommendation3 Comments -
ear ringing and migraines hurt me. then i have this damn jaw pain with palatal myoclonus. there are involuntary movements in neck and throat. i feel sad and depressed. i feel bad about being sick. i feel like i had it with living in a cold city. i do not trust my friends. now i am going
to do me and rely on god. thx ds. i am sick now. i pray u feel better1 Recommendation4 Comments
