Questions for all of those out there with thyroid issues

[Koronin]

(((HUGS))) I really only can offer my support. Although both my sisters have thyroid disease (one has Graves, the other has Hashimoto's) I really don't know a lot about it. They both take Lamictol for it. (I'm sure I did not spell that correctly). My sister with Graves actually had to have surgery to remove the lymph-nodes.

[indysteel]

Thanks, Koronin. I sure hope you're keeping a close eye on your thyroid!

[Koronin]

I get mine checked once a year with my annual check ups to make sure all is well. My previous doctor felt we just needed to check it with the annual check up unless I felt something was off. Had to get a new doctor last year after moving across the state. My new doctor also felt since I've not had any issues that checking it once a year should be fine just to make sure it's alright. My old doctor even covered the cost of it when my husband was unemployed and we didn't have any insurance as she felt it was that important and knew it was going to be a strain for me to pay for it.

[indysteel]

That's a nice doctor! An annual test is sufficient IMO especially if you know the various symptoms to keep an eye out for. Mine were pretty mild. I always feel guilty complaining about Graves when I know that some of you, e.g., Catrin, had it pretty rough.

[Koronin]

I had an awesome doctor. Actually a husband and wife team that are both family practice doctors and both very good. I do miss my doctor.

[Catrin]

That's a nice doctor! An annual test is sufficient IMO especially if you know the various symptoms to keep an eye out for. Mine were pretty mild. I always feel guilty complaining about Graves when I know that some of you, e.g., Catrin, had it pretty rough.

No need to feel guilty - Graves is NOT fun, mild or advanced. I feel for your sister after reading your post that they didn't catch it for a few years. Graves, if it gets out of control, effects the body, emotions and even the mind in profound ways. Unless you have a very firmly grounded personality you can get lost if it gets bad enough...I know I did. I lost my 20's because of it and paid the consequences for that, in some ways I still am - but that is life.

I am very glad that you caught this while it is still mild, I don't think ANY thyroid problem - at any stage - is easy to deal with. The thyroid just affects so many things...If you ever want to talk about it directly you know how to contact me