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 really need some advice. I had RAI treatment about 4years ago, and since then I have been on Levothyroxine. My problem is every time they test my bloods they put my dosage up. I am currently on 225mg a day, and I am going for another test tomorrow. I know everyone is different but I don't know anyone who is on a dose higher than 100mg. I am also suffering terribly with depression, and I can't loose any weight (however, I gained loads of weight when I was hyper). Does anyone have any advice. I am based in the UK and my GP will not re-refer me to an endo consultant.
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Sorry I have made a mistake in my message, my dosage is 225 micrograms a day, not 225mg
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This is kind of what has happened to me. I started low and my levels never stayed steady. I am now on 175 mcg and I feel a lot better. I still have not had any steady test results. I'll ask my endo about that next time I see her.
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I too am diagnosed as "hyper", and gained a lot of weight in the past 4 years, did anyone ever explain to you how this can be? Please advise, and thanks.
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The only thing anyone has said about my weight gain whilst being 'hyper' was my rheumatologist, who said that a small percentage of suffers are paradoxal, in that the opposite occurs to what is expected, which upset me a little as when I was first diagnosed I waited patiently for the excess energy and weight loss but it never came :( and I have not managed to loose any weight ever since
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Sheeza, you're not alone, I lost 12 lbs in my class, but I'm still at about 150 lbs over weight....Grrrrr
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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...
