Someone tell me im ok!!!

[Lisathelost]

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. (

[Gibbon1]

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.

[Lisathelost]

I will. Thank you so much Barb. Y'all get me through the day.

[Barb135]

"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...

[Lisathelost]

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.

[Totie]

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...

[Lisathelost]

Thank you for your support Jenn. It really does help. I'll be starting the meds today.