Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Hi, People with Graves' disease often still have feelings of rage whenever their levels are off, including when they're hypothyroid. This can also be related to the many nutrient deficiencies related to thyroid dysfunction, particularly deficiencies of B vitamins, calcium and magnesium, which contribute to irritability. These nutrients are particularly important for proper nervous system function. Best, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Hi Luci, In my experience it's more hyper. Hypo you just don't have the energy to lift your head above the fog and get mad. Sorry you are feeling so bad, and in such a state that you can't express your needs clearly to others. Would it be possible to let your husband know how you feel, and that you need his help and support right now? I thought there was a letter to the family on the Graves Support home page in the files, but it doesn't seem to be there...maybe I imagined it, I never do trust my memory. Pam B. would know. and I know Elaine's written about rage on her website, somewhere. Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 20:10:04 -0000 > To: graves_support > Subject: graves rage > > HI > Can anyone tell me if graves rage is strictly a hyper or hypo > syndrome. I feel both hypo and hyper at the same time, and I have > been quarrelsome with people expecially my husband and now I've just > commited myself to working 12 days strait out of a furiouse and > complete rage.(You know the I " ll show you thing). > I'm so frustrated with myself and my stupid body. I also feel like > no-body understands how I feel and how hard it is to even work let > alone now have to do OT shifts. I'm overwelmed just coming home and > staitening up the house after the kids and making dinner. > I have been feeling progressivly worse over the last few weeks. > Only a month or 2 ago I felt realy great,now I feel like I wish I > could just implode. > I feel so out of control................. > I know there is light but right now I feel like the tunnel is way > too long and black. Elchhh I just want to feel better. > Luci > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Hey Luci, Did you ever get your dose lowered ? Last I remember your numbers were heading pretty hypo and you never mentioned a lower dose. That could well be the problem. When I was hypo I had symptoms that confused me too. I got really pissy. After all... no one else had to get through the day and do it with a body that did not work or think correctly. And I made it through each day, got all my stuff done all the while handicapped so to speak. And all I got from others were MORE demands. Pissy was the result. Common internal thought was " What the hell is YOUR problem ! " Hypo made me work harder than others with the same end result and no thanks at the end. So not fair. At least that is how I saw it at the time. My body was not as strong as normal, I had trouble with hot , sweaty moments my heart would go nuts, and my brain just worked to slow. I could not sleep right at all. Hard to stay asleep even if I had dropped off in exhaustion. That makes the whole next day crappy. Then there is the next day, and the next. Maybe we need two terms. Hyper Rage and Hypo Pissy. Not sure of the right word here, but I bet I am not alone in sympathizing with you. Not everyone just gets cold and goes to sleep when hypo. THAT sounds GOOD to me. You might want to check my last post to Barb, if you had trouble with your doctor telling you the numbers last time were not hypo. If I am remembering correctly, that was the whole problem when you first joined us. I sure hope it is STILL not the case. No reason to not feel good on ATDs after the first few months of getting adjusted. -Pam L - 3 1/2 years Graves', TED, and PTU. Remission due to SLOW reduction of PTU (despite an incompetent endo ! ), improved lifestyle, excellent nutrition, herbs, and looking at the big picture. Pills alone only help the symptoms. We must help our bodies to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Luci: Have you had labs recently to see where you stand? It definitely sounds to me like you need relief. I experienced rage when I was hyper. When hypo, I was weepy and depressed and bitchy, but it was really different from the hair pulling hysterical anger of hyper. In the midst of it, I remember feeling very justified and completely enraged that nobody got how right I was. I burned a lot of very important bridges, some that could not be mended. The most important lesson for me was to be kind to myself. You don't have a stupid body, you have a body that is trying to do its best in a difficult situation. You are trying to do your best in a difficult situation. Take care, > HI > Can anyone tell me if graves rage is strictly a hyper or hypo > syndrome. > I feel so out of control................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Hi Luci, Terry is right there is a good letter to the spouses of graves and it used to live here: http://www.webpak.net/~deecee/spouseletter.htm but is either down today or gone completely, I don't know. There are also these two letters, about halfway down this post - if you can t get them let me know and I'll copy and paste them for you: http://www.mediboard.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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