Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Hi , Graves can cause hives on it's own, and if you are on a high dose of atd's this can be a 'side-effect', NOT allergic reaction to the meds, as your dose is lowered, this will go away. What are you on, what dose are you on, when were your last labs, how often do you get labs and could you be in line for a dose reduction? Forgive me for not remembering all of the above ;-) Jody _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Add me to that list too....although now that it is mentioned I haven't had any for the past month or so, wonder why that is. I mostly got mine on my upper chest, neck and behind my neck. Once on my hands. I also get mini-pimple kind of things which aren't pimples but I think that is only when I don't eat well (more nutritionally for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Hi , Yes, to everything Jody already said, and also you asked: It's almost like when you have the flu and your skin " aches. " Anyone have these problems? Yes..I got to where I called it 'thyroid sick', and knew my levels were off and it was time to get labs. -Pam L - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Hi , Hives are a common symptom in GD and they're exacerbated or worsened by stress and food allergies. Because we're often deficient in vitamin A, adding 10,000 IU of vitamin A can help. Hives that are new can occur if your ATD dose is too high. Often, a dose reduction takes care of the problem. Take care, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 > Hi , > Graves can cause hives on it's own, and if you are on a high dose of atd's > this can be a 'side-effect', NOT allergic reaction to the meds, as your dose > is lowered, this will go away. > > What are you on, what dose are you on, when were your last labs, how often > do you get labs and could you be in line for a dose reduction? > > Forgive me for not remembering all of the above ;-) > Jody > Oh Jody, there's no way you could've remembered this. I haven't been around for a few weeks- A lot of changes and not much time. I was just diagnosed late July and just started meds last week. I'm on 10mg of Tapazole a day. (My doc didn't want to give me the meds, but I was adamant about not doing any radioactive treatment yet at 21.) My last labs were...I think August 12th. My next doc's visit will be in a few weeks. I actually passed out at the office and don't remember when they said to come back, or anything else- just that my levels were still high (I could've told them that without the blood work). I know it was 6 weeks-ish follow up. I guess the meds could be making them show up more? I've had this problem long before I knew I had GD. However, I had a lot of GD symptoms long before anyone suggested testing for a thyroid disorder. Thanks for the help. Sorry for the length. > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 : ME TOO!!! Hives were one of my worst, most dramatic symptoms and one that my local endo said was unrelated to Graves. Of course, at my consult at the Mayo clinic (I live close by) the endo there said that hives is a not uncommon symptom, although not typical or standard by any means. I had huge, red welts over my entire body taht itched like crazy. They were everywhere and feel free to use your imagination . I looked horrible. I even had them on my eyelids. I itch just remembering. They came and went for me but what got rid of each bout was a trip to the acupuncturist, which, for me, was a miracle cure. I would stand up after my treatment to see the hives had changed from weepy red welts to a flat rash and the itch was cut in half. Within a couple of hours, I had a pink outline of the rash left and no itching. B Hives anyone? > Hi, > Hmmm.. I don't think that my message posted this morning. If it > did, just ignore this one. I haven't posted or read in a while, so > I'm trying to catch up. > > I also have a question: Have any of you been getting hives? When > they first started, I thought they were a reaction to something. > They were only popping up after a shower, so I thought they were > caused by a product that I was using. Then I thought that it was the > heat. Now they seem to show up out of nowhere. Don't get me wrong, > if this is related to GD, then it's definitely one of the smaller > problems, but it's still annoying. They itch enough to make me crazy > and they aren't attractive. Also, I've been having painful skin > sensitivity. It hurts for my clothes, bed, someone, or anything to > touch me at times. It's almost like when you have the flu and your > skin " aches. " Anyone have these problems? Is it related to GD? > Just curious...Thanks. > > > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Hi , >>>I guess the meds could be making them show up more? I've had this problem long before I knew I had GD.<<< Then the chances are excellent that this is all caused from graves disease and will go away as your levels come down. When I was undiagnosed and hyper, I had hundreds of the little buggers, mostly across my back and chest...son told me he would like to take a black marker and play connect the dots ;-) You are only on 10mg? This sounds like your doctor may be setting you up to tell you the tapazole 'isn't going to work'...most people are started out at least on 20mg once or twice a day, then begin to lower it after 4-6 weeks. At this low dose it is going to take a while for your levels to come down. Get labs after you have been on them for 4 weeks, and get copies of your labs...in fact, call the office Tuesday morning and tell them you will be in Wed. for a copy of all your lab work today. We will help you learn to track your progress using your labs...find out when your next appointment is, if the doctor tells you the tapazole isn't working tell him " of course it's not, you started me out on such a low dose " and ask for it to be increased by 5 or 10 mg. but do yourself a favor and take it in 2 doses at every 12 hours, or split the total dose into 8 hour intervals. My pharmacist told me time released drugs do not hold potency and continue to work after 12 hours . So by dosing once a day, your body is not covered 24 hours a day and in all likelihood you will experince half a day calmed down and the other half riding the roller coaster back to hyper. NOt a great set-up for trying to ge to remission. Hollar if you need some more suggestions, and please, call and find out when your appointment is and get those copies of all existing labs and all future labs...they will make your journey so much easier! Jody _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Yes, I am one of those that since graves disease I've been getting hives. Never had I had a hive before graves disease. Even though I've been off ATDs for a little over 2 yrs. I still get them. Mostly now when I get upset or change shampoos or soap, so I use the same. When I get upset though I have different spots on my face and chest I get the same hives all the time. Debbie R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Sorry I forgot to mention I use valerian at the first sign of the hives and it seems to help with me. Debbie R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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