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...

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weird sores

annbower1125
annbower1125
I noticed for like the last few weeks I have felt pain in my lungs and chest, thinking it was my COPD/Asthma I didnt think anything about it. Now though I have sores that itch and are very sore on my legs, stomach and arms. Does this have anything to do with graves or should I be calling my endo and say help? I quit taking my meds a month ago, and I give blood in a few weeks to see if remission took hold. Thanks
annbower1125
annbower1125
I also added a pic of the back of my arm if this helps
mmztcass
mmztcass
If you have quit the ATD a month ago, have you gone hypER again?

I find with the changing thyroid levels that will have an affect on my skin this way.

{{{hugs}}}
annbower1125
annbower1125
knock on wood I think I am doing pretty good, heart rate still good no palps or no tremors.
PaminRemission
PaminRemission
As a general rule, I figure if something like this makes you wonder if you should call the doctor.. calling is a good idea.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I heard that once we have an autoimmune problem, we are more susceptible to others. My mom just found out she has Lupus. She breaks out with red bumps, that look like hives, but are not, and they itch really bad. The get a watery head and leave scars if they are scratched. A few days ago, she broke out with small, dark red blisters. She has muscle and joint pain. Not trying to scare you, but its something to consider.