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...
I had RAI two weeks ago and my emotions still fell all out of check. How long before this all starts feeling better, I am also still taking my PTU and do not go back to the DR until 1-4.
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One year and four months since my RAI and still have the swings,, so I will let you know!
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Got my treatment done on 9/11 and I do have mood swings but i had them before treatment. I think its a hormonal thing for me. I would have them recheck your thyroid gland asap! You may not need the PTU. I went completley off of it as soon as I got treatment. I was off of it due to my ALT (liver levels) being high. You may want to check that as well.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
