Guest Name Denise D.
Subject: Graves Disease
Comments: Have had graves disease for at least 5 years. Had my thyroid gland removed 2 months ago. The symptons are still here, except they're worse. My voice box is also messed up. Denise
Sign Time: 2005-04-20 03:04:43
Guest Name
Subject: Glad Others Understand
Comments: I feel like I'm going crazy too!!! I'll feel great sometimes and suicidal the next. I hate it! The cost of the testing and meds make it impossible to keep up with the Graves. I too put on weight and have to just lay down and sleep no matter where I'm at. Anyone else get that? Thanks for the site!
Sign Time: 2005-03-22 14:27:56
Guest Name Evonne
Subject: me
Comments: Hi just wanted to say i know what your saying about synthroid it just doesnt work any more and ill push for that armour thyroid too, been hypothyroid for seven years and i gained fifty pounds in the last year write me back please
Sign Time: 2004-12-12 17:13:03
Guest Name Glynis
Subject: part 2
Comments: Armed with the latest AACE guidelines, I went to the doctor, got tested and was now HYPOthyroid. I had to insist on treatment because the doctor was using the old guidelines. I made her scan the AACE and AACB info into her system so that they wouldn't neglect any other patients. It has taken months to get on the right Synthroid dosage (and a better doctor), but I'm feeling okay now...and ran my first marathon in October of this year.
Sign Time: 2004-11-15 17:46:43
Guest Name Glynis
Subject: Old Graves' Friend & Warrior
Comments: Hi-- I'm in your personal stories link. Don't know if you'll remember me or not. Anyway, it has been 8 years since I was diagnosed with Graves. I went into remission (w/o RAI) and enjoyed a few years of health, lost the weight I gained from PTU, and LIVED. During this time, I was the keynote speaker at the M1 orientation at the local medical school, speaking about Graves' Disease and the need for doctors to listen and care. I became an avid runner and was doing great...until I started to get slower ...
Sign Time: 2004-11-15 17:43:20
Guest Name Barbie
Subject: Still crazy after all these years
Comments: Graves disease...the name alone can scare you. After "suffering" for years with what I called my "mystery illness", I was diagnosed with Graves. Although grateful to finally have a name to my malaise I was unprepared for the reality of this illness. I took the meds for the prescribed time 18 months and did have relief from some of the symptoms but, I am currently on disability due to the weakness that dominates my particular case. I also am a celiac...which I believe many graves victims are.(this is an...
Sign Time: 2004-10-31 13:01:07
Guest Name Michelle Murray
Subject: Your site
Comments: Thanks so much for creating this site!! I was just diagnosed and am frantically searching for information. Your site helped calm me down some.
Sign Time: 2004-08-22 03:53:07
Guest Name Lucidlupin
Subject: yet another....
Comments: Ive recently been diagnosed with GD and think Ive had it for years also... so much of your story rings true for me also as many here.... I came across this site simply researching GD and have also just joined a Yahoo support group which has helped so much already. Many helpful friendly people there so if anyone else is seeking similar go to Yahoo Groups - Graves Disease - I was feeling at the end of my tether and its helped so much already has reading your pages here - thank you. Take care everyone ;)
Sign Time: 2004-08-05 06:49:41
Guest Name Jennifer
Subject: living with
Comments: Hi, my name is Jennifer and I can relate every inch to "My Story". Recently I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease even though they guessed I had it for many years. Being only 18 it was hard to handle. Because I had always been "a cry baby" this made it worse. Last Thurdsday I had my thyroid removed and have had a hard time coping. Millions of people have thyroid problems and half don't even know it. I want and need to start a support group in Michigan. I am in the process but can't seem to get anywhere. I...
Sign Time: 2004-07-21 22:55:20
Guest Name Jenn
Subject: daughter's graves disease
Comments: HI, I found this site while searching for info...my daughter is only 4, and i demanded that she have her thyroid tested against dr's wishes....and she has graves disease. I am trying to learn as much as I can....I can find lots of info for adults, but very little for kids! HELP!!! -Jenn
Sign Time: 2004-07-13 17:41:31
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