Graves Disease (Hyperthyroidism)

[TINA723]

......I have had a balanced thyroid now for 1 year. Came off my meds a year ago, because it was balanced and the meds were making put on a lot of weight and i was going the other way, slow sluggish and unable to function actively. The last 3 weeks though have been a nightmare, suffering from chronic insecurities, paranoid, chronic worrying, fear, feel very hot all the time, or cold, in other words, extreme temperatures.  Feel very angry for no reason, but not just angry its like an uncontrollable rage, that springs out of no were. Not able to control myself, sometimes feel the urge to throw things around, highly emotional and tearful. or very excitable one minute and the other wanting to cry, I get on average just 4 to 5 hours sleep, cant sleep longer than that. feel generally ill. what do you think? can anyone suggest anything.  I find that the doctors are very quick to give prescriptions without explaining in detail, what could be the problem or whether or not you really need to go on meds, or if there alternative remedies.
thanking you all in advance, Justina.

[HyperT77]

Tina -- That is great news!  I have been on Methimazole now for 14 months.  The Endo has begun decreasing the medication as levels have tapered off.  But, I struggle to lose weight.  I can diet and maintain but very difficult to lose weight.  Have not heard about Vitamin B12.  Wonder if I can take that while on prescription medication??

[TINA723]

Wow! Guess what?  It has been 3 weeks since I have been on Vitamin B12, that has most of the B complexes, and I have to say I am beginning to feel a little normal.  My shakes have gone, no longer over anxious, no palpitations etc. They say that B6 is a nervous system supporter. Well, a tried and tested method. It has worked for me, I wonder how many people have tried these complexes.  I never believed them until I tried it.  Graves will never disappear altogether, but if I can live with it and control it alternatively, thats half the battle isn't it?
Thanks to all who replied, and offered support and advice, happy hunting.
Tina

[Dogdancing]

Good heavens why are you torturing yourself! Go have labs drawn ASAP and get back on meds. You dont have to be living like this.

Yes doc's are a bear to wrestle info out of, write all your questions down and take it with you to appt read down the list and dont budge till they have answered then.

Often time you will get better info investigating it on your own. read everything you can.

Untreated Graves can be causing heart damage (as well as other unpleasentries).

Your health is important - have labs drawn and see where you are at.

Yup treating graves stinks, its about as much fun as sharp stick to the eye, but the alternative is rather...."grave".

peace be the journey

Paja = Graves, RAI 6-5-08

[stella5349]

Justina -

When was your last lab work done?

Just recently I had a conversation with another member here on Grave's disease and as we "both" agree.

Once Grave's ..... always Graves. You can be in remission for a while but the likelyhood of it coming back is common.

You choices of treatment if you are out of remission are very wide. Some can go back to conventional medicine - or some find relief on alternative treatment.

You need to start regardless -  with lab work and then make choices after you know exactly where you are at.