Experiences with

Myasthenia gravis

I have myasthenia gravis, Hashimotos and chronic urticaria. I have changed my eating habits (on autoimmune paleo diet) which helped a lot and switched from levothyroxine to ndt. However, I still suffer from fatigue, brain fog, hives, and double vision.

Had a phone call with doctor to discuss my illness and did you know nothing oi have is to do with graves or underactive thyroid (6 months post RAI ) Infact according to him because i had RAi i no longer have Graves ????? because my tsh is 2.18 ( 04-5) and t4 is 15 every thing such as weak muscles joint

This is an excerpt from the late Dr. Lowe's website: [i]Propranolol is a beta-blocker, and it’s a highly effective antidote to thyroid hormone. It’s so effective that many patients who are overstimulated by thyroid hormone (as in Graves' disease) use it. Propranolol relieves these patients’ overstimulation

Hi,i have had graves disease 8 years and currently on block and replace--carbimazole and thyroxine,6 months ago I was told I have B12 deficiency so on injections and folic acid however the symptoms of graves never went and symptoms of b12 defitiency is similar to graves but my symptoms match graves more

Hi all. I've recently had a thyroid test done that has come back abnormal. I had an appointment with my GP who tells me that the test shows I have an overactive thyroid but my symptoms fit more into the underactive category. I have to have another test next week to recheck but can anyone give any

I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid and graves.im not on any medicine it all makes me sick.I have even tried radiation but it didn't work.im confused on why it didn't work. Could someone explain it to me

Hi, I am looking for help here. I had been diagnosed with overactive thyroid in Feb 2016 and I have been suffering with breathing problems since last June. My GP sais that I developed ashma but I am still not convinced as my ashma medication isn't helping. I get the sensation that i can't breath properly

Hi, please could you help me as I'm really worried about hair loss. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in march this year and now on 20 mg Carbimazole and Propranaolol. For the past week I have noticed hair loss, especially after washing hair and then brushing when wet. It is getting quite significant

My gp has asked for a random blood test. What does this mean in relation to hyper thyroid? Does anyone know please

I also have glauoma, high intraocular presure from the prednisone, and now have ocular myasthenia gravis. I am praying that my eyes will weather all these ailments.Have any of you had the cataracts caused by Prednisone? what has transpired with this type of cataract over time.

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 2014. I have now been off the meds for about 2 years. However I am constantly catching infections, feeling weak and unwell, it is hard for me hold down a job as I get sick easily and it takes me a long time to overcome even a cold/flu. I really would

Been recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and antibody tests were positive for Graves' disease. A scan of my thyroid also showed 2 nodules at either side of my thyroid. Do I have Graves and plummers disease?? I have no eye symptoms at all.

Hi all been diagnosed with overactive thyroid been on carbimazole for 8 months now and I have gained 2 stones is this normal?

Hi My friend was just diagnosed with Graves' disease! Does anyone out there have any info on the surgery or iodine treatments! feedback welcome

almost 8 years they never mentioned anything! This is crazy .....what kind of health services......

Could you post your blood results please thank you ( only Graves' disease patients please ) overactive thyroid .....

Hi all, I will try and make this short. I have been having thyroid symptoms for about the past 10 years but still got no diagnosis... My symptoms are: fatigue (worse the day after exercise), palpitations, lethargy, weak urine, frequent urination, loose stools, IBS, no libido, light periods and lack

Anyone have/ had Graves' disease thyrotoxicosis long time ? More than 6-7-8- years ,how you feel now ? Any side effects antithyroid medication ? Propylthiouracil ( PTU) could you please tell me personal experience with Graves' disease thank you .low mood ? Low libido ? Stress ? Low testosterone ?

Conversely a study published in 1987 in the European journal of Endocrinology found that low levels of dopamine were associated with elevated thyroid hormones levels in patients with Graves' disease .The effect of serotonin pathways remained an open question .this means the GI tract ,or gut plays a very

Hi! Previous posts showed i was Hyper with raised antibodies. Endo said Graves and did the TRABS test. She then confirmed i had Graves but did not provide the results. I contacted her secretary who claims there is no record of a TRABS test. Endo then phoned me and assures me they were done but said