My adventures in Wyoming. After getting married in Feb 2004, I hopped a stagecoach and made my way out to the wild west. Here's what happened next...
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Graves Disease
So, about two years ago, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease. Basically a form of hyperthyroidism (my thyroid was working too hard). My eyes were buggy (more than usual), I was really shaky, emotional, and tired. It was fun. I was on meds for a while, then my levels started to balance out. So, for about the past year, I haven't had to be on any form of medication. I just got my bloodwork done last week and got a call from my doctor yesterday. Turns out my thyroid is still having an identity crisis and has effectively burned itself out. My thyroid is now lazy and not producing enough. This is good and bad. Good - now I don't have to get any nuclear treatments or surgery and Bad - I will pretty much be on meds forever. Just an update, nothing to worry about.
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8 comments:
Crap.
What kind of meds? Stupid thyroid. Just when you think you can count on them. I almost fired mine the other day, but it begged and pleaded. One more chance I said now get to work on the chocolate ice cream. Yep I keep it on a pretty tight leash.
A generic form of synthroid. Basically a thyroid replacement. Ice cream sounds good right now!
Your thyroid sounds crazy. Glad you are ok.
so the meds will replace what your thyroid is supposed to do?
Exactly.
In my will, I'm leaving my thyroid to you. What's your blood type?
I'm not sure. O positive, maybe.
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