On block and replace for Graves. Been ill with virus that can't shift. Does Graves mean virus hit harder and take longer to get over?

[mrsclipclop]

Just wonder if anyone else has experienced difficulty getting over illness and whether that is linked to Graves disease

[Hidden]

Not sure I am on block and replace but luckiky not had any sort of virus since starting but I have def had more styes on my eyes and cold sore type of things on my nose/lips, think because 'run down".Can I ask what doses you take anx how long you are stayingon? I take 40 mg carb and 100mcg levo.I will have been on it 9 months end of August so endo then wants me to come off and see how I do med free.Can I also ask how you feel symptom wise on b nt r ? Thanks just dont know many members on it seems to be mainly hypo.Hope your virus settles soon best wishes kim x

[mrsclipclop in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply. I am on the same dose as you. Diagnosed in Feb. Felt fantastic when first started treatment then had big dip - felt tired, cold, tearful and put on about half a stone. Consultant said that was normal reaction and things would settle down which they have (weight still bit of an issue). Most noticeable change is my eyes. They were really sore and scratchy and one was definitely starting to protrude but now back to normal. How about you?

[Hidden in reply to mrsclipclop]

Thanks for replying.My eyes also much improved like yours were dryand gritty but much improved now.First couple of months I was on 20mg carb but no levo and I felt much better but endo recommend block n replace .Not felt as good as on carb alone.Much better than before treatment though my palpitations, tremors, constant trips to loo much better, Sometimes I think I am going a bit underactive as you say weepy and tired then another time I am sweaty.Takes a bit of getting your head around for sure! Weight wise I weigh over a stone less than before started on carb but recently had poor appetite so must be eating less, never felt full before treatment! Do you know how long you staying on treatment? Going to get my bloods done end of july, stop treatment end or August th retest in after u weeks to see hiw I do on my owm, Bit daunting but got to keep hopeful.Oh and I am sleeping better, still a night owl but getting 7 good hours. God luck kim x

[greenginger]

Hi yes is the simple answer.

[silverfox7]

I'm hypo but I've always thought that when I have a virus its as though my meds don't work. Also when on antibiotics they take longer to have an effect. I had a nasty urine infection a while back and GP gave me 3 days of a very strong, she said, antibiotic. I mentioned my problem but all she said was any longer bad side effects! This went on for three months till I saw a locum who when I said I needed longer gave me 10 says worth. It cleared up and I got thrush but much easier to clear that up than the suffering I been out through. Why don't doctors listen!

[CharlS28]

Hi, yes unfortunately because Graves is an autoimmune condition it means our immune systems are impaired so it does take longer for us to recover from viruses and also makes us more susceptible to them as well x

[mrsclipclop in reply to CharlS28]

That explains a lot! Seem to get frequent IT Is as well seems I need to do a lot more reading on Graves as Drs not told me much

[CharlS28 in reply to mrsclipclop]

Yes doctors are pretty useless when it comes to Graves, in fact my GP openly admitted to me he hasn't got a clue about it! It's definitely worth doing your own research, I've learned loads since coming to this forum.