Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 I was recently diagnosed as new Graves patient, but I'm hesitant to proceed with meds. Please let me know whether I'm overly optimistic: I had a general checkup early this yearat 35. My father had died unexpectedly at 59 due to heart failure. HIS father had heart problems at 60 as well, so I'm trying to be prudent here... Please note that I have NO SYMPTOMS OF ANY KIND. Apparently my GP included some thyroid component in the general bloodwork that was done. Elevated levels led me to more detailed bloodwork, and to an endocrinologist. More bloodwork and RAI-U showed elevated levels of T3, about 10% over the high end of normal. The endo pronounces me hyper and Graves. What's funny is that when I first saw the endo, he noted I have NO symptoms of any kind, and he pretty much ruled out Graves. According to him, Graves is usually pretty acute, with weight loss as prime indicator. I still have NO SYMPTOMS besides heat sensitivity is something that runs in the family (and no, they're not all hyper) - the only possible symptom that may apply. Nonetheless, the endo prescribed 10mg Tapazole/day. My elevation is so small that I'm hesitant to take anything. Needless to say all these thought arose after I left the endo and read up on this thoroughly. Is there anyone out there with a similar diagnosos? Any advise from seasoned patients? Any help is priceless to me. Pieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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