christina...... to go through radiation. since then i've been dealing with hypothyroidism and i'm not sure how to deal with it. i've had lots of lab tests done and im now on 112 mcg of synthroid. i'm very confused.. some days i feel perfectly fine, but most of the time i'm constantly freezing, no matter how closely i watch what i eat, i still gain weight. i'm always exhausted with very little energy and very depressed. i'm only 20 yrs old.. will it always be like this?
I was diagnosed with graves' shortly after having my daughter (who is now 17 mo) and ended up having
- Posted:
- 21 Jul 2011 by christinaburbridge
- Topics:
- synthroid, graves' disease, hypothyroidism
Details:
Responses (2)
Anonymous 
Sharon E21 Jul 2011
I am so sorry that you are going thru this, I also have Graves and RAI, you will be on thyroid meds the rest of your life. You have gone from Hyper to being Hypo and one of the side effects is weight gain. Are you seeing a Endo , or just a PCP? and are you on a generic for synthroid? Some people ( myself included) do not do well on the Generic. Have you had your Vit D level checked, Sensivity to hot and cold is also a side effect.. Discuss this with your Dr and Good luck, It may take awhile for the meds to adjust to your system, Mine flucuate ever so often and have to be adjusted.. Read up on as much as you can on Graves , and RAI, I also have thyroid eye disease (TED) You may want to read what you can on that also, as sometines having RAI it can make TED progress and get worse. If you notice any eye trouble, itching, gravely, protruding eyes, get to a eye specialist that works with TED and Graves patients. I hoped I have helped a little bit.
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
Synthroid - Had Graves Ds. as child, then hypo. Am told TSH will always be high because?
... Graves is an auto-immune disease and will continuously signal for TSH? Some physicians only want to test for TSH. Would appreciate your responses ...
2 answers • 8 Sep 2009 • 
Does synthroid alone provide t3 and t4? should I be taking something more to provide both?
More details: I have recently been diagnosed with hashimoto's disease by an endocrynologist. Although I've had my thyroid tested many times ...
2 answers • 15 Apr 2010 • 1 star
Has anyone been had their thyroid radiated or removed with surgery and now are taking Synthroid? I?
... have Graves disease and am needing some direction
1 answer • 5 May 2010 •
Just had my thyroid removed. On synthroid, still lack energy?
Are there any supplaments besides b 12. That can help me? Heard of something like a caffeen pill but prescribed and non addicting or carsenagen.
2 answers • 28 Jul 2010 •
Graves disease & thyroid removed, now can not get my TSH & T3 levels controlled, anyone else?
Hypothyroidism - After Thyroid Removal - had my thyroid removed over 5 yrs ago due to graves disease. have been on all dosages of synthroid from ...
5 answers • 18 Feb 2011 •