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  • About Me

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    trying2smile

    Female, 34
    NJ, USA
    Member since October 10, 2007

    • About Me

      I was misdiagnosed for years but at 30 was diagnosed by my OBGYN With Graves. I was at his office for a annual when he said something I laughed and he said WHoa something doesn't look right in your neck ever have a thyroid test and sure enough I had only 3months before. He felt I should get another and sent me I was told by him my levels were extremely high and should see a Endo ASAP where i was told I have Graves. Since than I have been sick up and down with levels. Vertigo for months, aniexty, depression my hair falls out it be a horrible ride . They say it all linked to my Graves Diease.

      I was misdiagnosed for years but at 30 was diagnosed by my OBGYN With Graves. I was at his office for a annual when he said something I laughed and he said WHoa something doesn't look right in your neck ever have a thyroid test and sure enough I had only 3months before. He felt I should get another and sent me I was told by him my levels were extremely high and should see a Endo ASAP where i was told I have Graves. Since than I have been sick up and down with levels. Vertigo for months, aniexty,

    • Interests

      Use to do so much more before I got sick now i really dont do much...Animal Rescue, Beaches, Movies & Music

      Use to do so much more before I got sick now i really dont do much...Animal Rescue, Beaches, Movies &

  • Recent Activity

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    • 6 discussion posts

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  • Journal

    • New Labs 11/6/09

      Mood November 10, 2009 4:51pm

      New Labs From Dr G

       

      11/6/09

       

       

      FT3 4.9 (2.6-4.4) FT4 1.8 (1.8-1.7

       

      TSH still supressed chem profile perfect jst Low sodium

      Vita D low …

    • New Labs 10/8/09

      Mood October 12, 2009 1:04pm

      So went to the surgeons endo got my new labs and she is suggesting a increase of meds. She said my TSH is supressed still and my labs were still …
    • New labs surgeons endo 8/19/09

      Mood August 24, 2009 4:16pm

      Still feel amazing

       

      6/30/09 Ft4 (direct) 1.82 (0.61-1.76) Tsh 0.007 (0.450-4.500) 8/19/2009 FT4 Free (Direct) 1.71 (0.61-1.76) Triiodothyronine …

    • labs from 6/30/09 surgeons endo

      Mood July 12, 2009 11:10pm

      6/30/09 Ft4 (direct) 1.82 (0.61-1.76) Tsh   0.007 (0.450-4.500)
    • Dentist App Today

      Mood July 7, 2009 2:05pm

      So i was saying I need about $5000 worth of dental work done

      Never had a problem w/ my teeth b4

      Today they had to use some medicated fillings than I go …

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    • Rainbow

      From maddmary November 10

      Jules you can't forget this disease cause as soon as you do it will bite you in the butt speaking from experience. So pretend they are all as important as birth control pills you miss one you pay. Keep up what your doing seems to be working high five to you. Hugs Mary

    • Rainbow

      From maddmary November 10

      Labs aren't too bad good for you except Vit D you don't want bones like mine put them where you won't fortget Jules seriously, Kyle is suppose to be stateside by Sunday yea HUGS Mary

    • Hug

      From cd3764 November 4

      Howdy! Morris Co. here....taking an "endo break" right now......Suda was the arrogant idiot, Mintz was the passive-agressive TSH monger...Covello was worse...just met with a "with-it" internist Monday - we shall see :)))) So happy for you that you've stood up to your endo - doesn't seem like they know how to handle it :)) They'll survive and you'll keep doing great!! Hugs Carol

    • Hug

      From dairytech October 22

      Hey Jules...thanks for the hug. No I havnt quit yet. I keep setting dates to quite but just cant seem to get the jam together to actually do it. Ive had so many life changes in the last few months Im not sure now is a good time. Thats probably just another excuse but...lol...thats my story and Im sticking to it. Big Hugs coming right back at ya...Kathy

    • Hug

      From Singersue October 14

      Hey Jules. Thanks so much for the message and your willingness to chat. I'm hanging in there but am frustrated I'm so tired still (I never got labs done or called the endo like I said I would!) so now I'm tired from whatever is going on with my health AND emotionally tired. I just don't have the energy to deal with doctors right now, but I guess I'm going to have to! Thanks so much again and big hugs. :)

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  • Goals

    Progress

    25 %

    Goal End Date is Feb 29, 08 632 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Graves' Disease

      I was misdiagnosed for years but at 30 was diagnosed by my OBGYN With Graves. I was at his office for a annual when he said something I laughed and he said WHoa something doesn't look right in your neck ever have a thyroid test and sure enough I had only 3months before. He felt I should get another and sent me I was told by him my levels were extremely high and should see a Endo ASAP where i was told I have Graves.

      Treatments

      Methimazole Somewhat Helpful
      I go back and forth with my levels its so confusing on lowest dose possible 2.5 and now was told to take it very other day.
    • Close Hyperthyroidism

      I was misdiagnosed for years but at 30 was diagnosed by my OBGYN With Graves. I was at his office for a annual when he said something I laughed and he said WHoa something doesn't look right in your neck ever have a thyroid test and sure enough I had only 3months before. He felt I should get another and sent me I was told by him my levels were extremely high and should see a Endo ASAP where i was told I have Graves.

      Treatments

      Methimazole Somewhat Helpful
      I go back and forth w/ my levels. On lowest dose possible right now
    • Open High Cholesterol

      I Have Graves Disease and they said it sometimes causes high Cholesterol

      Treatments

      Flax Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Depression Supporters

      I have Graves disease hyperthyroidism and seems everytime my levels go low i become extremley depressed or aniexty ridden.

      Treatments

      Crying Not Working
      Patience Not Working
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Anxiety

      I have Graves Diease Hyperthroidism and as my levels flip flop I get aniexty and depression

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
      Ativan Somewhat Helpful
      only given to me once in Emerge Room to bring down heart rate they said
      Xanax Somewhat Helpful
      Prescribed my Thyroid Dr. its a very low dose just helps me at night try and sleep
    • Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery

      Treatments

      Nicotine Gum Working / Worked
      But still went back to smoking
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      this didnt work
    • Open Hypothyroidism

      Hello I was D'X with Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism) 1/12 yrs ago. Wanted to see both ends hypo/hyper. Trying to figure out some options.

    • Open Stress Management

      Hi I have Graves Disease it is a thyroid disease. I need to work on getting a handle on stress because it causes my levels to be out of whack.

      Treatments

      Music Somewhat Helpful
      Patience Not Working
    • Open Pet Bereavement

      My beloved furbaby Gia was put down in August 08. I pulled her frm the shelter she was 16 and to be put down she was in horrible shape, All she needed was some TLC and proper meds she lived 1 month shy of her 20th birthday. My vet said she wouldnt survive a few months but Gia proved that her will to live was strong she had a very good quality to the end of her years and i am greatful to have had her for the amount of time I did. I love you Gia and miss you!

    • Open Family Issues

      family ever since granmother died in 94 has been a complete mess

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Talking Considering
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      Treatments

      Patience Not Working
      Talking Not Working
    • Open Acne

      Treatments

      Benzaclin Not Working
      Benzoyl Peroxide Not Working
      Differin Not Working
      Finacea Somewhat Helpful
      Proactiv Not Working
      Retin-A Somewhat Helpful
      Tetracycline Not Working
      Washing Not Working
    • Open Healthy Eating

      I have Graves Disease and just looking for things that are healthy to eat.

    • Open Insomnia

      Treatments

      Xanax Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Nutrition

      I have graves Disease sometimes have no appetite dont like meats except chicken jst want to learn a good balanced healthy diet to get nutrients

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Considering
    • Open Jealousy

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    • Open Anemia

      trying2smile hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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