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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...

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sahmLaura
sahmLaura
I had my labs a week or so ago and am in the hypo range, so the endo told me to cut my meth down by 2.5mg to 7.5 mg total in a day (so 2.5 mg int he morning, 5 mg at night). Well, I'm terrible at remembering my pill in the morning, so I've forgotten more than I've remembered. But, I've noticed that when I don't take the morning pill I tend to feel a little better. So, now even when I "remember" to take it (like right now) I talk myself out of it by saying, "oh well, its too late now, its already 11:30, I should just skip it and just take my evening one" I know that probably isn't good to do, but I do feel better without it. I guess I should call the endo and tell them I feel better at just 5mg a day and see if I can just take that. I'd probably be better off splitting it up, too, but maybe not if I keep forgetting my morning dose.
dairytech
dairytech
Hey sahm...it does take a while for your blood work to show a reduction. I think missing a dose in the morning once in a while wont hurt. Your on Meth and it has a longer life span that PTU. I would feel a missed pill by evening on PTU. Before skipping a dose altogether I would wait until you see what your blood tests say. You wouldnt want to go hyper from it. I know its hard especially when you feel hypo..it really sucks...but slow and steady wins the race....Kathy
mmztcass
mmztcass
It does take about three to four weeks to show each dosage changes. However if one was hypO then it it seems make one feel better to miss a dose here and there.

Take care... :-)
malbers
malbers
Its like we are a bunch of druggies," cut down my meth." If some one didnt know better they would think crystal meth. Made me giggle.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Lol Malbers, made my day...ty ty ty.
Hugs
Pat
bransnana
bransnana
I know I abbreviate it too and call it meth LOL! I figure we all know what we mean.
Were you taking 10 mgs Sahm? You might feel better now but it might catch up with you and you may go a little hyper again. You could probably take the 7.5 all at once since it's lower than 10. My endo used to say take 10 and over in 2 doses. I was never on that high a dose so I always took it once a day. Some feel hyper feelings though unless they take it every 12 hours. It would be better than forgetting it, maybe taking it once.Sometimes lowering it 5 mgs is too much for some.You'll have to see how you feel in a week or 2.Can you set some kind of alarm or something to remind you, like on your watch or something and carry a pill with you? We all are usually made hypo by our docs and play doctor and sometimes it works but sometimes it doesn't. You were pretty hypo though if I remember so you should be okay. In the beginning you're more apt to shoot hyper quicker.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I set the alarm on my cell phone :-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
lol, Malbers, I thought the same thing. Either way, cutting back on meth is a good thing, no? :)
mmztcass
mmztcass
Funny...! :D
deleted_user
deleted_user
heee heee Malbers!! I needed the giggle today!!
sahmLaura
sahmLaura
I think even if I set an alarm I'd still forget! I'd turn it off, go to take it and get sidetracked. That is what happens, I have good intention of taking is as soon as I get up, but then my daughter asks me for something or the baby is crying about something. I'll remember again a half hour later and the same thing! I'll try to be better about it. i take my evening 5mg every night, but the kids are in bed at that point so I don't have the distraction! (I was on 10mg (5 twice a day) but I was often forgetting that first 5, too).

I did an internship with a sheriff's dept in a rural county when I was in college. We had a huge methamphetamine drug bust while I was there. I never thought I'd say that I use meth! lol
dairytech
dairytech
LOL...Malbers...I love your sense of humor !!!
malbers
malbers
Well its been so serious around here lately!! Not to thats bad, theres alot of good topics and info. I think its time for a poem from Karla!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am also a meth head... However I am truly an addict. I have only forgot once maybe twice in the past... When I do forget my morning dose I take it all at once in the evening. As this is how my endo told me to take it any way. He said there was no reason to split it up but I feel better splitting it up...

Mailbers That thought often crossed my mind as well. It made me giggle to see someone else thinking the same thing =)
bransnana
bransnana
me too....once I was in the habit(it takes about a month of doing something to become a habit) I never forget,it works though to ALWAYS take it a the the same time or times every day, it keeps the blood levels stable.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Taking your meds should come before anything and anyone else!!! You need to make you #1 or everyone in your household suffers for it later, when you arent well enough to take care of them. Do you drink Coffee? I take mine before I make coffee, then wait as I am not taking Meth, off that stuff LOL
None the less whatever you are taking its important to get it down as you cant poss. know if its working or needs changed if you dont take it everyday! I have a pill dispesser and can see if I have forgotten cause its still in there. LOL
Take this on as well as you care for your kids take care of yourself and you will feel better faster.
Blessings
Kelly