Guest Name Tonya
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From: Alabama
Comments: Thank you so much for sharing your life with all of us web surfers, plus the pics! I was just diagnosed w/ GD today and have so many ?'s! Your site gives me hope as well as MUCH needed support! THANKS
Sign Time: March 06 2001 at 23:14:12
Guest Name Lance Norwood Jr
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From: I live in TX, College Station
Comments: I love this page.
Sign Time: March 06 2001 at 20:23:02
Guest Name Laurie
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From: North Carolina
Comments: After months of sweating, aching all over and shaking, my heart went whacky. That sent me to the ER and they quickly figured it out. I really feel I would be dead right now from my heart if I didn't go to the hospital when I did. I get winded just walking to the bathroom so I have become a depressed recluse. I am getting treatment tomorrow and am hoping for better days soon
Sign Time: March 06 2001 at 01:44:18
Guest Name amy
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From: saudi arabia
Comments: i really dont know what to do the vitiliago has gotten over me....i have no idea what im supposed to do about this..help me please?
Sign Time: March 02 2001 at 12:57:39
Guest Name Elizabeth Stanford
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From: Texas
Comments: You'r story was very informing,I found out I had Graves in September of 96.I live in a very small town where the doctors think their opinion is bible.They would not let me choose my treatment.I can not take any of the thyroid depressments I break out and feel worse than I do with the Graves.I haven't been under treatment in over two years and it has affected me horribly.The worst part is it is destoying my heart and I am only 27 years old.This month I am going to a specialist to help me.All of my symptoms has worsened over the years and my life is sad.I can't even carry my two year old,I sweat horribly,I feel like I am having a nervous break down,I feel 50 years old.I thank you for you'r story.
Sign Time: March 01 2001 at 20:05:43
Guest Name Kathy Nittner
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From: Indiana
Comments: was today told i have Graves disease and very relieved it now has a name and I am not nuts .. Now doing some reaserch on the next steps to feeling better.. and this constant battle with my weight and anxiety...
Sign Time: February 27 2001 at 18:16:29
Guest Name Natalie Owens
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
Comments: Hi, Ever since my early twenties I knew that I was a little "different". I would have panic attacks at the drop of a hat. I remember having symptoms such as: heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweats, etc. I was refered to a psych whos recommendation of xanax earned a smile and lack of any further appointments. First understand that drugs scare me. If given a choice it was no wonder that I suffered in silence for 12 years. I got good a hiding my symptoms,I relaxation techniques. It was not until I had my first daughter that I realized something was terribly wrong. I no longer had panic attacks I became zombie like. I went to see my doctor who discovered that I was Hypothyroid and began treating my with medication. It was not until my Panic attacks came back full blown that I was diagnosed with Graves Disease. This was about 4 years ago. At the time I firmly believed I could cure it myself without drugs. After changing my eating habits (no sugar, caffein, lots of cauliflower, brocoli, kale, peanut butter, etc.) I seemed to get a handle on it. Then over the last year it seems to have gone out of control. I just went to my endo today who has not given me a choice saying that I either did radiation or tapazol. My husband seemed fairly confident that we'll know real soon if it was not the right choice. But it was not this that made me fill my prescription, my daughter came to me today and told me she was having nightmares, and she wanted me to fix it for her. I sat there thinking...how can I help her with this when I can't even seem to be able to help myself. I looked at her and said "baby, we'll do it together...I promise”. I am going to take the drug and any else that will help me get over this. So, at the very least, I can help one very special little girl work her way through her own nightmares. I wish you all luck, love and strength of heart and soul.
Sign Time: February 26 2001 at 23:53:08
Guest Name Natalie Owens
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
Comments: Hi, Ever since my early twenties I knew that I was a little "different". I would have panic attacks at the drop of a hat. I remember going off to college and having the symptoms start: heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweats, scary thoughts, etc. I was refered to a psych whos recommendation of xanax earned a smile and lack of any further appointments. First understand that drugs scare me. If given a choice it was no wonder that I suffered in silence for 12 years. I got good a hiding my symptoms, I learned visualization and relaxation. It was not until I had my first daughter that I realized something was terribly wrong. I no longer had panic attacks. On the contrary I became zombie like. I went to see my doctor who discovered that I was Hypothyroid and began treating my with medication. Surprised that I took the drug. Don't be...he explained that it was the same thing our body produced naturaly with no side effects. It was not until my Panic attacks came back full blown that I was diagnosed with Graves Disease. This was about 4 years ago. At the time I firmly believed I could cure it myself without drugs. After changing my eating habits (no sugar, caffein, lots of cauliflower, brocoli, kale, peanut butter, etc.) I seemed to get a handle on it. Then over the last year it seems to have gone out of control. I just went to my endo today who has not given me a choice saying that I either did radiation or tapazol.
Sign Time: February 26 2001 at 23:49:20
Guest Name Kelly Boyd
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From: California
Comments: I was just diagnosed in December 2000 and am gathering all the information I can find. Thanks for your story! I am glad mine was caught now, at age 30, and not at 45. I have suffered symptoms for a few years and can't imagine waiting so many more. Good luck to us all!
Sign Time: February 26 2001 at 01:59:05
Guest Name Carole Fagone
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From: Ga
Comments: I must say, i am about at my witts end, still trying to learn about this THYROID crap.... I had graves disease 5 yrs ago, was "zapped" with iodine in 97, been on synthroid for 4 yrs, Just got report today i must get off synthoid, because graves disease is back! Im wiped, dont feel hyper by any means, but blood work says different... I am at the point where i just want to put the bullet in the temple.. Your sight has saved me at least for tonight... Thanks! It's nice to know that im not a nutball!
Sign Time: February 24 2001 at 00:53:02
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