Hello Blog Stalkers (as Kate would say),
As most of you who are close to me know, I have gotten the "shakes" and gotten sweaty when I (thought) I was hungry. I've been that way for as long as I can remember but in the last 2 months or so it's gotten much worse. I would feel this way twice a day every day so I knew something was wrong. I thought it was low blood sugar. I went to see an Internal Medicine doctor because I didn't want them to "blow me off". The Dr. (who was awesome by the way) checked my heart rate, felt my thyroid (which is hard to do in "normal" people) and listened to my symptoms. One of the tests she ordered was a thyroid test. It came back as "overactive" but she wasn't convinced so she ordered a second one just to be sure. Dr. Gray called me last night with the news. I do have overactive thyroid. I knew nothing about this so I asked a million questions. Basically I have to see an Endocrinologist and have a scan done. I will ingest radioiodine which is radioactive or radiation and then they will be able to see how my thyroid is functioning. I am most upset about the treatment and side effects associated with it. She says I will get tired more easily and might gain weight. My first thought is, I can't afford to slow down. I have 2 active little boys. That is the hardest part for me to swallow. I'm getting teary eyed even now at the thought of that. This does answer some questions. I have been able to go and go and go and now I know why. This causes me to have a rapid heart rate and would cause more problems if not treated. I already started a medication to slow my heart down. Please say a prayer for me that this won't be a big deal. I am pretty nervous about it but have to be grateful that it was discovered.
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Jas-- I know it sounds scary, but mother-in-law (a VERY active 60 year old) has this. She does gain weight at times, but usually once they stabilize her meds she can stabilize her energy/weight/etc. Just every once in a while she has to go back in and get it readjusted. Focus on the positive of knowing what you have can be monitored! I'll think good thoughts that you have little to no side effects!!
xoxox.
Jas,
I will keep you in my prayers. I know it is scary, but I am sure everything will work out. Did you know that Teresa also had some of those issues? She is scheduled this month for that same test, I think? She had to go off her medicine for 6 weeks to get the test.
I think often of the fun times we had when you all came out for my birthday.
You take good care,
Love, Janet
You are in my thoughts and prayers! All will be good. I know it's scary and it might be tough adjusting to meds and what not but keep positive!! I have a friend here that has the same thing, they got him on meds and he's doing great! Big hugs!!
Shelly
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