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So I went to the Dr at out patients on Tues December 13 for a sinus infection. My Dr is out with Brain surgery. I got meds and the Dr noted my heart rate was elevated.
I was feeling no better taking the meds and my legs started to swell like stove pipes so I assumed I was having a reaction to the meds. So Saturday December 17 I went back to Out Patients and my heart rate was again very elevated. So Dr Allaby did a number of test..urine, E C G. and blood work. The urine and ECG and what came back of the blood work was fine. He was suspicious of what was going on and I'm grateful he dug and tested!
However one test wasn't back till Monday December 19,when Dr Butler was on call and called for me to come to out patients right away...it was my Thyroid it seems to be very hyperactive making my heart race, giving me swelling and shortness of breath along with several other things. Dr Butler thought it was Graves disease and got me in to the specialist immediately.
So Wednesday December 21 I went to St John to Nuclear Medicine and drank some water and iodine. I went back Thursday morning for a scan and an injection for photos of my thyroid. Then I see the specialist Dr Dornan. I enjoyed him, he was funny! He said there is two types of hypothyroidism one that goes away on it's own and that's not the one you have. You have the one that will need to be treated for the rest of your life. I said Dr Butler thought it was Graves Disease and he said Dr Butler was right. Right now he has me on 3 Tapazole a day. I get blood work near the end of January and he sees me again to figure out if he needs to adjust the dosage of the meds. If he gets them all figured out then we're good to go. However if they don't work I will have to have surgery.
So that's my news I was afraid at first but then remembered I had gone to bed Sunday night at 9:30 with an elevated heart rate and shortness of breath...I prayed & asked God to let me help me find out what was wrong with me. Monday afternoon I got the call. So I'm thankful for answered prayers! Now I know and I'm getting the help I need.
Click the above link if you want to know about Graves Disease!
I was feeling no better taking the meds and my legs started to swell like stove pipes so I assumed I was having a reaction to the meds. So Saturday December 17 I went back to Out Patients and my heart rate was again very elevated. So Dr Allaby did a number of test..urine, E C G. and blood work. The urine and ECG and what came back of the blood work was fine. He was suspicious of what was going on and I'm grateful he dug and tested!
However one test wasn't back till Monday December 19,when Dr Butler was on call and called for me to come to out patients right away...it was my Thyroid it seems to be very hyperactive making my heart race, giving me swelling and shortness of breath along with several other things. Dr Butler thought it was Graves disease and got me in to the specialist immediately.
So Wednesday December 21 I went to St John to Nuclear Medicine and drank some water and iodine. I went back Thursday morning for a scan and an injection for photos of my thyroid. Then I see the specialist Dr Dornan. I enjoyed him, he was funny! He said there is two types of hypothyroidism one that goes away on it's own and that's not the one you have. You have the one that will need to be treated for the rest of your life. I said Dr Butler thought it was Graves Disease and he said Dr Butler was right. Right now he has me on 3 Tapazole a day. I get blood work near the end of January and he sees me again to figure out if he needs to adjust the dosage of the meds. If he gets them all figured out then we're good to go. However if they don't work I will have to have surgery.
So that's my news I was afraid at first but then remembered I had gone to bed Sunday night at 9:30 with an elevated heart rate and shortness of breath...I prayed & asked God to let me help me find out what was wrong with me. Monday afternoon I got the call. So I'm thankful for answered prayers! Now I know and I'm getting the help I need.
That's the best way to look at it, Michelle. Sometimes the hardest part is figuring out what's wrong, so it's good to get a diagnosis. Now you can get the meds you need to make you feel better and manage the condition. Wishing you a quick return to good health!
ReplyDeleteGreat that you got a quick answer to your ailment , and Dr. Dornan is the best , I have had him as one of My specialist for 20 years or so , with this Diabetis and Thyrodism Hypo Medication works for me , Take Care Michelle and Prays answered Always
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ReplyDeleteLinda Sewell-Lord Thinking of you sending good vibes yoour way
Michelle Carmichael Thanks Linda♥
Cathleen Andrews Thinking of you and praying for you. I am glad you got a diagnosis and are on medication. May it work quickly!
Michelle Carmichael Thanks Cathleen love you! ♥
Curtis Close Count me in!
Colin Wheelan hi Michelle i have graves disease,not easy some people don't understand about thyroid
Michelle Carmichael I'm quickly finding that out. We'll have to get together the next time we are in Woodstock. We can chat about it. You probably now more about it. I'm just a newbie. Merry Christmas!
Yesterday I was diagnosed with Graves Disease today I was back into picking up the kids at school. I wonder what Christmas blessings will come my way tomorrow! :-)
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Laura-Lynn Garneau what is graves?...and sorry you have it
Rhonda Oxford Miller love you Michelle ...have a merry Christmas ... tell your mom i said hi
Willard and Linda Jones we are praying for you, much love
Randy Munro Prays Michelle Carmichael Many more Doors to go through and all will lead to Glory , God Bless
Courtney Wheelan Dad has graves too!
Robena Lloyd Clark long as no was hurt things are bound to get better u r blessed u have three pretty healthy kids who love u what more could one ask 4
Jennifer McKiel Lewis Take care Michelle, I hope you and your fam have a very merry Christmas!
Deanne Akerley- Harrison Sending you hugs and support.
Norah Keating Deveau Big hugs to you!!
Robena Lloyd Clark Tomorrow is another day dear girl. We pray it will be a better one. Love you all and we are thinking of you.
Michelle Carmichael Thanks for your love and support everyone! ♥ love you ♥
John Poirier god bless and all the best in the new year
Deborah Miller-Armitage May God bless you, keep you, and give you strength : ) , there are always blessings, sometimes we have to look for them, have a wonderful Christmas xo