Guest guest Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Hi everyone I've had 3 blood tests, each one worse than the others, which indicate (along with a family history of thryroid problems) that I may be in the early stages of Graves Disease. At the last appt with my GP, about 8 days ago, he recommended I have an ultrasound and an injection of radioactive dye, to see if my thyroid " lights up " . Shock, horror, gasp! I'm not much of a believer in the " miracle of modern medicine " , & have found classical homoeopathy terrific for the family's health problems over the last 10 yrs. I haven't have a local homoeopath for the last year or so, hence going to the GP when I developed aches in my hands and wrists, coupled with fatigue. I don't tend to live up to my ideals very well as far as health goes - I'd love to eat all healthy, organic food, but somehow, I crave junk food frequently & often give in. I don't exercise daily either, although I know I feel good when I do any exercise at all. So I'm like a non-practising health nut. I managed to find a homoeopath, & went to see him last Wed - he is very well trained, & I feel very hopeful. My auntie has GD & I have seen her have many problems over the years, including being treated for hyper when it was hypo (or was it vice versa?). Anyway, the more I find out about GD, the more I hope it's all just a big horrible false alarm. I've taken this year off work to study full-time externally (by correspondence), & find it hard to keep motivated to work hard some days, as well as keep up with hubby & 3 kids - mainly due to the fatigue & fuzzy brain, but also due to the distraction that I may have this disease that would change my life. I wouldn't be surprised if mood changes are another symptom. I found this wonderful site, & have taken the time to read a couple of digests so far. I've also been working on assignments, & sneaking in the odd nap here & there, so it's hard to read all your posts as well. Thank you everyone for this wonderful forum - what a wonderful source of courage & support. Regards, Therese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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