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...
Hi everyone. My wife was diagnosed with graves about 6 years ago. It was really hard on our marriage as her personality completely changed and she distanced her self so much. Once she had the radiation treatment and got put on her medication it was like magic. I had my amazing wife back again. Here we are 6 years later and all the symptoms are back, it's been going on for about 3 months now. It's very very hard, she doesn't want to be around me or the kids, she is very depressed and has anxiety and just a completely different personality. Up until this week, we have only had the crummy government insurance and we can't get her into an endocrinologist to get all her tests. Finally I will be able to make an appointment next week to go directly to a specialist. I pray that they can help. I'm doing my best to hang in there and be as patient as I can but it can be so hard. I hope some of you can relate.
It certainly does sound like the thyroid levels of the Free T3 and the Free T4 are off and perhaps dose adjustments with the meds are needed. Some Endos can take months to be seen. A regular doctor to order thyroid labs can be used just in case. Hope all goes well.
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