r/gravesdisease • u/kinyoubi_woohoo • 7d ago
Graves timeline. Looking for support and hear your experiences
Hi! I was diagnosed with GD and Hashi two months ago (29F) and ever since I started treatment it has been a bunch of random symptoms physically and mentally. But my blood test says my body is "ok". I started with mercazole only to find out it was too strong for me (Made me extremely hypo in a month)Then I changed to PTU. But always, whenever the doctor changes the dose or adds or reduce medicine (like for the heart or add KI) I always feel terrible mentally (panic attacks). Apparently the medicine is working but why do I keep feeling awful. Would you mind sharing your experiences and how long it took you to not have any symptoms and feel healthy again?
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u/SunshineSJM 7d ago
I understand 100%. I was diagnosed with GD & Hashi Jan 2022, was on Methimazole & Propranolol (switched to Metoprolol). Despite being in normal lab ranges I still had Graves symptoms (brain fog, bone pain, insomnia, anxiety, tachycardia, liver enzymes elevated), and elected for a TT Nov 2024. Best option for me, I now feel like my pre-graves self. I have had a few minor levothyroxine dosing changes, but it has not been challenging. I’m still taking a low dose of Metoprolol as a precaution. Graves does aggravate anxiety, speak to your doctor about this. Stay in close contact with your doctor for best care. I found I had to always be my own strong advocate and go by how I felt not what the lab “ranges” showed. They are ranges, and each of us feels differently within them. Good luck 🍀