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,
I am back from a down and back trip to see the Endo. 3hrs each way and all that for a 15 min appointment...LOL
Pam,
I was surprised. He is pleased with where the levels are at and since I have not problems being on the meds and am pretty much symptom free, he said to just keep doing what I am doing..... I asked him can we continue long term and he said yes as long as other blood work is ok. Of course he said, off the meds is the ultimate goal but some people take longer then others....about dropped my teeth...LOL Yeah, guess I am starting to trust him a little bit.....
I asked him about the intensity of the exercise and he said with my resting heartrate at 54 and my levels where they are to go for it. Next blood go we will get the TSI to see where we are and will have it drawn before the relay race to make sure everything is happy.
I feel more relieved then I can say so I guess I just have to sit back and trust.... BTW, I've been "stock piling" meds anyway and he said he would authorize refills.....so that is pretty cool. So far so good.... maybe I've found the "needle in the haystack"......
Oh yeah, we did discuss food - and he said eat as clean as you can...
go figure huh.
Have a great weekend!!!
I am back from a down and back trip to see the Endo. 3hrs each way and all that for a 15 min appointment...LOL
Pam,
I was surprised. He is pleased with where the levels are at and since I have not problems being on the meds and am pretty much symptom free, he said to just keep doing what I am doing..... I asked him can we continue long term and he said yes as long as other blood work is ok. Of course he said, off the meds is the ultimate goal but some people take longer then others....about dropped my teeth...LOL Yeah, guess I am starting to trust him a little bit.....
I asked him about the intensity of the exercise and he said with my resting heartrate at 54 and my levels where they are to go for it. Next blood go we will get the TSI to see where we are and will have it drawn before the relay race to make sure everything is happy.
I feel more relieved then I can say so I guess I just have to sit back and trust.... BTW, I've been "stock piling" meds anyway and he said he would authorize refills.....so that is pretty cool. So far so good.... maybe I've found the "needle in the haystack"......
Oh yeah, we did discuss food - and he said eat as clean as you can...
go figure huh.
Have a great weekend!!!
{{{hugs}}} :-)
Which meds are you taking?
Hey you missed not only the Grand Floral parade Sat. but our naked bike ride Sat. night. Tons of people. I'm on a bike route and several of us happened to be out in our gardens and chatting when groups of naked bike riders started coming by headed to the museum. We ended up staying out and cheering the groups on.
Here's a safe news article with pictures for those not in such a city.
http://photos.oregonlive.com/photo-essay/2013/06/naked_bike_riders_gather_at_po.html
So anyway... I'm so glad your not getting any grief and they at least are looking toward the future up there. First I've heard , so you know I'm staying tuned, just not sending newbies up the hill yet. Too much history. Your our scout. :)
I am on methimizole 1.25 mg per day and if I get to feeling lethargic drop it to .625 for a day or so.
Pam, I hear ya. The jury is still out but it is buying me some time. Dr actually said the methimizole is doing its job and is working. He actually has never mentioned RAI or surgery, not to say he won't. I just appreciate the fact he is working with me but by now he probably figured out I'm going to do what I'm going to do.....LOL
That my friends is all with many thanks and kudos for helping me along this journey. Without your knowledge, advise and caring, I would have been up a creek along time ago with no paddle in sight....
Have a fabulous weekend!!!
Cindee