
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...
As for words to comfort your wife - keep it simple as in: "I'm sorry you don't feel well", "Why don't you take a nap, rest etc.", "Ill order pizza, vacuum etc." This shows you are willing to let her heal and takes the guilt away from her being sick but not looking sick. Most people show immediate sympathy if one is diagnosed with cancer, etc. But because Graves is relatively an unknown, it's hard to find support amongst your peers.
(We had been married 5+ years when I was diagnosed.)
Please,hang in there - she needs you.
I'll remember both of you in my prayers.
Please read my bio on how a nutritional cleanse speeded up my recovery from RAI.
Warmly,
Bel