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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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Graves Rage ?

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Anyone ever hear of this ? I looked it up because my fits of anger and crying were making me think I was crazy? I was punching doors and walls in and getting upset at the drop of a hat.

Also found this website for info for family and friends of a Graves patient


http://home.rica.net/deecee/information.htm
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I get angry easier or am very emotional. I experience it too and it feels like a emotional rollercoaster.

Taking medication really helps control my emotions a bit.

Hugs!
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oh yes, been there many times. the methimazole has really helped, and i hope never to experience that again.

take care, maria
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Whoh yeah. I thought I was goin' nuts till I got treatment and now it's less frequent.
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Definately felt Graves Rage I try Bach Flower R.R not sure if it takes the edge off. I'm in remission although everyone thinks I'm still a bit of a fruit loop
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Wow, thats my mom and dad exactly, I went to visit them this last week and they didnt get along at all, mom cried and yelled a lot while dad just asked me what was wrong with her she is being unreasonable, and has been that way for a while now and wasnt sure how much more of that he could take.....Now how do I help them, they live in the stone age, no computer and not real open to medical opinions?
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So print out the article for your Dad to read. She doesnt mean to be that way it really is uncontrolable. Counseling may also help.
maddmary
maddmary
Oh ya Graves Rage or thyroid storm same thing, sucks and you make alot of enemies and not sure what you have done, except your mouth runs without control, its hard to explain let alone understand.
Trying to smile is right print out the information for your dad so he can get a handle on what is really up. I'm sure he will appreciate it. Good Luck Mary
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I sent the link to my brother and he is getting it to dad. I called my dad and talked to him a little bit about it as well and he said he would be willing to look it over. Thank you all for your help, this may really make a difference in their lives, you have no idea...Kathy
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P.S. My brother had no idea mom had been diagnosed and he lives just a few blocks away...she swares its no big deal and will give no body any information about her labs and gets angry when asked.
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