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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deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello all, I'm very new to this site and would love to hear if anyone feels like they are going crazy some days. I'm sure I am driving my boyfriend nuts with the mood swings and forgetfulness.......please help
mmztcass
mmztcass
Hi - nice to meet you! :-)

What kind of problems would you like to talk about? Do you want to know how to make your thyroid problem more bearable? Mood swings and forgetfulness are mostly caused by wrong thyroid levels. Once thyroid levels are balanced, so you will be too as well.

What kind of thyroid lab tests have you had done and post the numbers and the ranges and we'll try to help you find that balance. I wasn't able to understand those numbers you had that showed on your page. What test was the numbers too?

Take care and looking to hear from you... :-)
sahmLaura
sahmLaura
I'm terrible with my irritability and my forgetfulness seems worse now that I'm hypo. I am right there with ya!
dairytech
dairytech
Hi Slavetothe...Welcome to DS. You've come to the right place for info and support. The more the info you can provide when asking for help...the better. Medications and what dose. Blood results and ranges. We've pretty much have all been where your at. Hugs..Kathy
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