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...
this might be long so please excuse and I hope someone has some ideas.
I was diagnosed with graves I think in June 2011. I was put on methimazole and propranolol, but since my levels have come into normal range I was taken off of the propranolol. I gained 5 pounds like within 2 months so I decided to start walking every morning except Sunday. I walk 2 miles a day and when I walk my hands go numb and they turn white, when I put my hands up near my chest they get the normal color back, is this something to do with graves or what could it be? Thanks for any info
I was diagnosed with graves I think in June 2011. I was put on methimazole and propranolol, but since my levels have come into normal range I was taken off of the propranolol. I gained 5 pounds like within 2 months so I decided to start walking every morning except Sunday. I walk 2 miles a day and when I walk my hands go numb and they turn white, when I put my hands up near my chest they get the normal color back, is this something to do with graves or what could it be? Thanks for any info
It could be that you are too hypO for your needs now to explain your weight gain and numb hands...?
I don't know for sure...check with your doctor.
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It sounds like it could be Pretibial Myxedema for you.
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