Graves Disease

[Tuffy]

My Endo called awhile ago, I had to go see him for routine tests and visit. I still am testing positive for Thyroid antibodies, meaning I am not in remmision for Graves, It has been 5 years sinse I had my thyroid Radiated( RAI) Most people are ok by now, Not me I even have contacted the eye disease which is causing all my eye problems.
Endo said it can go into remmission anywhere from 18 mths to years, DRATS, Just my luck. He changed my medication and uped the dosage So I guess I just hang in there and wait. Patience is not one of my virtues. But have no choice. Can ya ll tell I am a little down. Just needed to tell someone and vent, Thanks for listening..............

[jayne]

So sorry Tuffy,I also have thyroid problems not that bad tho just have to keep an eye on it...they did a scan on it after they found an enlarged thyroid when they did my cervical surgery now with thyroid meds I am ok

[Tuffy]

Thanks Jayne, Most people have Hypothyroid, Like my mom, Gail, my neighbor, I wish mine was, I go from hyper to hypo and anywhere in between, up and down. Maybe someday I will level out. The good lord willing!!!!!!!!!!

[Bummer Knees]

Tuffy

My sister has thyroid problems, is this something that is genetic and something other family members need to be aware of?

[vickinat]

Tuffy,
Don't let this get you down, just another bump in the road of life unfortuantly. Maybe the change in your meds will help. Call me if you need to talk. Take care and finish getting ready for Florida.
Love
Vickie

[Tuffy]

Vickinat, Never fear, I will muddle through this, and sweetie I am all packed and ready to go, Looking forward to seeing you Thursday...........

BK, My mother is hypothyroid, but no one else in the family to my knowledge, But I have heard if one there may be others. No harm in asking a Dr to check, it is just a simple blood test.

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Tuffy, I can only hope and pray this will get better for you...

[Tuffy]

Graves Disease is a autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid, So is different from just thyroid problems. Thanks BBBB I will survive. LOL

BK, my friend Gail is hypothyroid, and so is her mother and sister, and I do know of others so it appears to run in famlies.

[Still in Limbo]

Your Name is Tuffy Woman, You are One of the Toughest Women I ever Met, that Graves Better watch it's As*!!!! Seriously Dear I Hope You are Well Soon, and the Meds. Work. My Best to You, and Ellen Says Hi!!

[Tuffy]

Thanks Still, I try!!!!!!!!!!!!! And tell Ellen I said Hi back at her, with ((Hugs))))