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 saw my primary care physician and he actually sat and really listened to me. I explained to him that I really believe I am hypo and we went over all of my labs for the last 5 years. It was his suggestion to start synthroid. I have felt really bad the last few days and have had a lot of muscle weakness. I am hoping for a miracle. I know I have to be patient and that I might need more than synthroid but my fingers are crossed. Wish me luck.
I, too, am hypo from Graves' and can tell you that it is a long process to find the optimal dose/levels....easily 6 months upwards to a year.
However, it is fully worth it.
It's not uncommon to develop new symptoms or have old ones worsen after starting meds and dose adjustments.
As you near your optimal levels, symptoms slowly start to dissipate (emphasis on slowly :).
When you stabilize at your optimal levels (usually FreeT4/T3 in the upper half/upper third of the range), you can look forward to being free from thyroid symptoms.
I do wish you the best of luck moving forward and hope you will continue to keep us posted :)