Aa
Someone tell me im ok!!!
My Dr found I had overactive thyroid. So I went to an endo today who says I have graves disease. I'm scared to death and don't want to die. My family Dr says it will kill me!!! I'm scared of this diagnosis! Ive been prescribed a medication. But I'm scared to take it. I'm so scared and have noone to talk to. Please someone help me. I have kids and grandkids and don't want to leave them. (
COMMUNITY LEADER
You have several threads going already and people have been trying to help you.
While Graves Disease is nothing to mess around with, there's no reason to think you're going to die either. If your pcp really told you that, he needs to be fired and have his license taken away. Lots of people have Graves Disease and the last thing they think of is dying...
Once again, if you've been prescribed a medication and don't take it, there's not much anyone can do to help you.
I'm not sure why you say you have no one to talk to; there have been people on here who understand what you're going through and have been talking to you all day.
While Graves Disease is nothing to mess around with, there's no reason to think you're going to die either. If your pcp really told you that, he needs to be fired and have his license taken away. Lots of people have Graves Disease and the last thing they think of is dying...
Once again, if you've been prescribed a medication and don't take it, there's not much anyone can do to help you.
I'm not sure why you say you have no one to talk to; there have been people on here who understand what you're going through and have been talking to you all day.
COMMUNITY LEADER
I'm not sure what you're so scared of. All of us on here have some type of thyroid condition. You're more likely to die in a car accident than you are to die of thyroid disease.
Methimazole is an anti-thyroid medication; it will keep your thyroid from producing too much of the hormones which are causing the symptoms you're having. If you won't take it, you aren't helping yourself.
YankeeRN has been doing her best, most of the day to give you information about your condition and comfort/support, on your other thread, but I don't think you paid attention to her.
If you continue to start new threads with the same information and pleas for help, people may become less willing to respond.
Methimazole is an anti-thyroid medication; it will keep your thyroid from producing too much of the hormones which are causing the symptoms you're having. If you won't take it, you aren't helping yourself.
YankeeRN has been doing her best, most of the day to give you information about your condition and comfort/support, on your other thread, but I don't think you paid attention to her.
If you continue to start new threads with the same information and pleas for help, people may become less willing to respond.
I'm sorry you're going through this :(. As far as I understand this disease can be managed and it is significantly more likely to kill you if you don't follow your doctor's directions. Why are you so afraid to take the medication? Have you been told the medication could harm you? The medication is there to help you get better! If you do as your doctor says you should be ok!!
I know that this is scary and hyperthyroid can increase your anxiety levels and make it difficult to do what is necessary (from experience). But you have to try to help yourself if you want to get better.
I have a friend who had graves disease several years ago. After multiple doctor visits and medication dose adjustments, my friend got better. He is alive and in good health and his thyroid is back to normal.
I know that this is scary and hyperthyroid can increase your anxiety levels and make it difficult to do what is necessary (from experience). But you have to try to help yourself if you want to get better.
I have a friend who had graves disease several years ago. After multiple doctor visits and medication dose adjustments, my friend got better. He is alive and in good health and his thyroid is back to normal.
Thank you for your support Jenn. It really does help. I'll be starting the meds today.
I have had graves disease since I was 23 yrs old. Going on 44..
Make sure you take the medications you were given and keep all lab and doctor appointments....
You will only die if you go untreated for years...
Make sure you take the medications you were given and keep all lab and doctor appointments....
You will only die if you go untreated for years...
Thank you for your response. This has just really thrown me for a loop. Emotionally, physically. Its taken over my life. But I did start my medication today. So I'm praying for good results. My 3 yr old would love to have his mommy back to normal. Lol. Anyway thanks for listening.
COMMUNITY LEADER
"Its taken over my life" Don't let it.. take your life back... you need to control your life, not the illness.
Good that you started the med today... keep us posted on how you do.. every day...
Good that you started the med today... keep us posted on how you do.. every day...
BTW: Just a comment, being hyperthyroid will make you crazy and anxious. Doesn't put you in the best position to get the news that you're hyperthyroid and need to start taking meds.
I'm as skeptical about medication as they come. But doctors have been using the medication you've been prescribed for over fifty years. It works.
The drugs will help.
I'm as skeptical about medication as they come. But doctors have been using the medication you've been prescribed for over fifty years. It works.
The drugs will help.
I'm so pleased right now. I just got the results of my heart eco and its normal! Praise God!!! Now to conquer this thyroid issue! Hope you're all doing well today.
I had graves disease when I was 23, I still worked full time & raised my son who was 1yr old back then.
It has been almost 21yrs, and no problems, still alive and living life...No issues.
It has been almost 21yrs, and no problems, still alive and living life...No issues.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Well, there you go; some good news. You'll get it all under control.
Hope the methimazole is helping some.
Hope the methimazole is helping some.
So I'm not sure what to do. My bf isn't understanding my disease at all. Gets mad because I don't feel good. Isn't very supportive at all. Is working all the time just to stay away from the house. I don't want to lose him but I don't know what to do. Any advice would help.
COMMUNITY LEADER
I know you've been pretty upset lately about being diagnosed; I hope you're calming down now and taking the med that was prescribed for you.
Many people don't understand thyroid issues and they don't realize how horrible one can feel when either hypo or hyper.
Have you tried to sit down and talk calmly with your BF about your disease and what it does to you? Or maybe even print a couple of articles about it for him to read, so he'll understand.
If he's not willing to make an effort to understand what's happening, maybe he's not right for you, but by the same token, you have to explain it calmly and clearly to him.
If you're taking the methimazole as prescribed, your symptoms should start subsiding pretty soon; if they don't, you need to call your doctor and tell her/him.
Many people don't understand thyroid issues and they don't realize how horrible one can feel when either hypo or hyper.
Have you tried to sit down and talk calmly with your BF about your disease and what it does to you? Or maybe even print a couple of articles about it for him to read, so he'll understand.
If he's not willing to make an effort to understand what's happening, maybe he's not right for you, but by the same token, you have to explain it calmly and clearly to him.
If you're taking the methimazole as prescribed, your symptoms should start subsiding pretty soon; if they don't, you need to call your doctor and tell her/him.
I've told him everything. He says he just doesn't understand it and can't deal with it right now. Still wants to be together and says he loves me. But I don't know anymore. I don't think I need the extra stress right now. But yes I'm taking my meds correctly. Its been 4 days now. So wish me luck. Thanks.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Some people simply don't handle another person's illness very well; your BF might be one of those. My husband didn't/doesn't really understand my hypothyroidism either and it wasn't easy working through it, but once my symptoms began to abate, and I don't feel horrible all the time, it's much easier. I'm sure it will be for you, too.
Of course, you don't need the extra stress right now, but there really is life after thyroid, so rather than concentrating on how sick you are, try not to let it take over your life (I know - easy for me to say). While we, with hypothyroidism are at the opposite end of the spectrum from those with hyperthyroidism, many of the symptoms apply to both, so we can honestly say that we've "been there, done that".
When I was at my very sickest, I worked every day, and cared for my 90+ yr old aunt, who lived an hour+ away from me. She had dementia and most of the time didn't even realize I was sick, nor did my husband because I went on with my day to day routine.
Of course, you don't need the extra stress right now, but there really is life after thyroid, so rather than concentrating on how sick you are, try not to let it take over your life (I know - easy for me to say). While we, with hypothyroidism are at the opposite end of the spectrum from those with hyperthyroidism, many of the symptoms apply to both, so we can honestly say that we've "been there, done that".
When I was at my very sickest, I worked every day, and cared for my 90+ yr old aunt, who lived an hour+ away from me. She had dementia and most of the time didn't even realize I was sick, nor did my husband because I went on with my day to day routine.
Oh Barb I wish I could be that strong. I really want to be. My coping skills are pretty much none! I seem to mope alot and pity myself and worry. I can't stop. So I'm praying for this medicine to kick in and help me out a bit. Thank you again for chatting with me
COMMUNITY LEADER
It's not necessarily a matter of being strong; it's a matter of not letting an illness take over your life. You need to control the illness, not the other way around.
If you're moping and pitying yourself, you need to get out and do things that you enjoy to take your mind off your illness. You said you have a 3-yr old? Take him/her to the park, play some games, go for a nature walk, etc.
For me, not going work and not caring for my Auntie were, simply, not options. We needed my paycheck and Auntie had no one else to care for her.
If you're moping and pitying yourself, you need to get out and do things that you enjoy to take your mind off your illness. You said you have a 3-yr old? Take him/her to the park, play some games, go for a nature walk, etc.
For me, not going work and not caring for my Auntie were, simply, not options. We needed my paycheck and Auntie had no one else to care for her.
Im scared. I guess I've just read so much about people overdoing it. My Dr doesn't know enough yet to tell me how much I can or can't do. So I'm just worried about overdoing it I guess. Its all so new to me.
COMMUNITY LEADER
What do you mean you're afraid of overdoing it? Overdoing what? Most of us go through our thyroid issues with no constraints. It's unlikely that your doctor is going to tell you to curtail activity, unless you have some other condition that warrants it, because, typically, thyroid doesn't.
Fatigue often causes people to be less active.
Fatigue often causes people to be less active.
Ok. Thank you. I've really got to figure out how to stay off Google. Ugghhh I wish I wasn't such a chicken. Lol
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
