Graves' Disease Support Group

Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...

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cindeeh
cindeeh
Hi,
I forgot to ask on the Seriously? thread - I did get the results of the T3 and he didn't do a FT3 and I don't remember the logic behind it - I just kind of figured at this point "whatever" if you know what I mean. Anyway, just
got the result and the T3 is 129 with range 87-178. What do you make of those results? I'm not sure how to interpret it.
Thanks much.
Cinde
cindeeh
cindeeh
Well I think there may be some hope. I've had further communication with the new Dr and he had totally misread/heard what dose I was on of the MMI - thought I was on 1/8 of a pill instead of the 1.88. He and I agreed to try the 1.25 and see how things go in June. Felt more positive then I have. I also "checked" with another endo clinic in Portland and another Dr looked over my labs and agreed with the course I'm on now and said the Dr I'm seeing is really normally pretty good with Graves so will give him a chance.....So hard to trust these guys or is it just me?
Have a good one!!
Cindee
cd3764
cd3764
This is great news!! I hope everything works out!

My current doctor (#5) has done right by me but has made a few comments along the way that concerned me.

Anyway, the Hashi's patient that recommended Dr. Murray suggested Fran Broyles as another idea.

It sounds like you won't need her but, I know I like having names "on reserve" :)
cindeeh
cindeeh
Thanks again cd - I will save the name for future reference and hope I don't have to use it. I feel better with an outside party saying the Dr I'm seeing is usually pretty good and since he's backed off and working with me - maybe there's hope - I'll let you all know after the June appt.....I am feeling really good and sunshine sure helps..
Thanks again,
Cindee
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