Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 My name is Sheryl. I was diagnosed with GD 3 years ago. I had all the classic symptoms, but I ignored them for a long time not realizing what it was. I took propranolol at first and then PTU. I hated it! I gained 30 lbs and all I could taste for a year was metal. I have been getting my thyroid labs done quite frequently for the first 2 years, but with everything going so good, I slacked off on it. My pulse has been racing for almost a year now, but that is almost normal for me. Last week it was 160bpm. That scared me enough to go to Dr. My TSH is less than .01, or not measurable. My free T4 is 4.81 I am on proprnolol again, but it makes me so sick. My Dr. just gave me a script for PTU. But I do not have an appt with the endocrinologist yet. I remember her telling me 2 years ago, that she didn't recommend putting me on ot if I came out of remission. So I have not taken any of it yet. I feel lousy and I hate all of the treatment options. I can not just make an appt with my endo. I need a referal and my Dr. is out of the office for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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