Hi Topper

[Guest guest]

- Thanks for your concern and info. I'll check those sites

out. My thyroid problems started right after the death of my mother.

There were other things going on in my life that added to stress,

mainly an ex-wife and my three children. From what I've read, some

articles state that stress can bring thyroid problems on. Anyway, at

the time was going to V.A. hospital for treatment. The endo told me

about eyes and the doctor that did nucleur test and R.I. said that I

had a " thyroid storm. " I tried meds for hyperactive thyroid

(methimazole) but they didn't help. Didn't like the idea of R.I. but

they said it was the best thing for me. I remember about 4 weeks

after R.I. my world turned upside down. No energy whatsoever and it

took the wendo doc forever to get meds to 175mcg. Then started to

develop other problems. One other thing I didn't mention. There are

bumps on both of my lower legs, none of the doctors seemed to know

what they were. Finally, a dermotologist had me seen by 6 other docs

(apparently rare disorder) and he said it was myxedema. Gave me

Betamethasone Dipropionate cream to rub on legs and then cover with

saran wrap overnight. They went down a bit, but it looks like there

here to stay. Don't really bother me. However, my left leg is really

hurting right now. Not sure if it's sciatica (history of bacl

problems). Sometimes it feels like a pulled muscle - goes from butt

to leg. Why did you end up on crutches ? It sounds like you've

really been through it as well. Without my faith, I'm afraid I

wouldn't have made it this far. Was going to drive car off a cliff -

but I don't have a car! lol Sense of humor also helps. , in case

you don't know or sometimes forget, what you and your friend have

created here is awesome! My heart fell to my feet when I read the

post about your friend. However, her spirit lives on threough this

group and I'm sure she would want you to continue the good work that

you're doing here. Hopefully, in the future, I can help a bit. Things

have been extremely difficult lately, even had to go to welfare for

food stamps.

It was a good friend of mine that told me about internet, not the

doctor. People can be hurtful, especially those closest to us.

, any idea how long it will take for me to feel somewhat

normal. Looking back, I'm afraid this whole mess was my own fault.

Moved from NJ to NM about 6 months ago. Was feeling OK. Had no doctor

out here and when my synthroid ran out I used an old script (150mcg).

Would take one and a little bit of another. Figured it was no big

deal. Last night, I read an article about how the shelf life of

synthroid breaks down near or right after exp. date. Also, there's a

difference between drug mfg.

, have you tried getting help from the drug companies? The

Provigil are $8 a pill x 2 a day + $$$. Thank God, the drug mfg. just

sent me 200 free pills. You wrote that you're cutting back on your

dose. Isn't that dangerous?

Well, I feel like I'm rambling. Thank you for taking the time to

welcome me to the group and for your help. This has been such a BIG

DOSE of HOPE! That's something the medical community can't write a

script for. Keep the faith and know that you're not

alone. " Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never

walk alone. "

I can tell you're a true warrior and an inspiration to others. God

bless you and thanks again for all of your help. Jeff

[Guest guest]

http://www.thyroidmanager.org/Chapter12/12-frame.htm

A link for you regarding what is going on with the rash on your legs..

Unfortunately with Grave's the antiboides do not stop at the thyroid

and for those who have RAI, the antiboides tend to travel to the eyes

and /or shins.

You do need to get yourself stable on meds as the best treatment to

reducing antibody levels is having stable thyroid function..not hyper,

not hypo.

Kats3boys