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...
annbower1125
does anyone else have problems working with graves, I am in remission but darn I am having troubles getting myself to have enough energy to go to work, I only work 37 hours a week so its not that long of hours. My blood levels were fine so I dont think I am hypo or hyper at this point, just feel blah
dairytech
I am also in remission...as long as my levels stay in the upper part of my ranges...I have no problems with energy. I am presently working over 200 hrs per month. If my levels are at around mid range...I feel hypo. Big Hugs...Kathy
deleted_user
With Energy I have same issues, but I'm not in remission yet - the energy would be helpful if you taking vitamin B plus.... morning and noon then have energy. I also took adreal it helps a lot!
deleted_user
Energy is one of my worst issues with Graves. I work full time and take care of the kids and house. Hubby works long hours so it all kind of falls on me. I've never been a morning person, but waking up early is even harder these days. I'm a teacher, so I work Monday-Friday, and by about 1:00-2:00 in the afternoon I feel like I hit a wall. I seriously had to push myself to get through the afternoon. Before starting meds, I would sit in my car a few minutes after getting home psyching myself up because the thought of mustering up the energy to get out and carry my stuff into the house was too much. After starting meds (I've only been on methimazole for not quite 2 months) my energy got a bit better. But my levels aren't stabilized yet, so neither is my energy. It fluctuates A LOT. I try to take advantage of the moments I have more energy to get things done. And, thankfully, I just started my summer break so my schedule isn't as demanding. My gastro suspects that I have pernicious anemia which caused B12 deficiency, so I've been getting injections for that (daily injections for a week, now I'm getting weekly injections for a month, then it'll go to monthly). I haven't noticed a huge impact from the injections on my energy yet though. I hope you figure out the key to getting your energy back. I understand how frustrating it is.
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