Do I have Graves????
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Hi, wondering if anyone has a similar experience or advice. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last week, my results are: TSH- 0.02 (0.35-5.50) SERUM FREE T3- 9.2 (3.5-6.5) SERUM FREE T4- 30.9 (7.0-17.0)
My ESR is 3 (0-20)
My TSO antibody is 5.9 (I don't have the range for this only that I was told it was fine)
I'm waiting to see endo, been put on carbimazole 5mg 30mg a day, saw a different gp today who told me its too much and to only take 10mg a day?!!!
I have severe dry eyes and blepheritis, optician I saw last week said he couldn't see any signs of thyroid affecting my eyes.
Does this sound like Graves? I know 80% of underlying causes are, I'm really hoping not but I seem to be cursed medically!
Any help would be appreciated!
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emmaj43 mal26768
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I got it after my son. Had preeclampsia and high bp then lots of stress and it came.from nowhere. I have a few friends that have experienced it and they are all very well now so don't worry. I was so worried and scared when i had it. The best thing is get bloods done regularly.Just do what you can with your little one. I managed to look after mine and he didnt suffer - i just had to lie in bed and let him play in my room. I was too ill to get him to nursery. It is harder for the adults to realise you are poorly!
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emmaj43 mal26768
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I got it after my son. Had preeclampsia and high bp then lots of stress and it came.from nowhere. I have a few friends that have experienced it and they are all very well now so don't worry. I was so worried and scared when i had it. The best thing is get bloods done regularly.Just do what you can with your little one. I managed to look after mine and he didnt suffer - i just had to lie in bed and let him play in my room. I was too ill to get him to nursery. It is harder for the adults to realise you are poorly!
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