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...
Ok, so I don't know what my numbers are at the moment but have blood work ordered. Have to drive 30+ miles to get it drawn. I was diagnosed with diabetes 1.5 and graves 5 years ago. Walked around in a fog following white coats orders. Had the RAI therapy and now on levothyroxine 125 daily.
I have such an intolerance to any heat it is crazy! Wondering if anyone suffers who is supposedly in normale ranges? I don't believe it's menopause because it's not at night and just doesn't feel like that. Also my body temp is always way below 98. Nurse told me oh that happens all the time. ?????
Wondering if this is a compliczation of graves or something similar, some kind of chronic infection or any similar problems out there? Also enregy levels are -0!
Thanks, Jenny
I am sorry you are not feeling great.
Often time from having had the RAI, the Free T3 and the Free T4 can still be off.
When you can, post the labs here along with the lab reference ranges for each test. Then we can try to figure out more with what's going on.
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