"Ahh, ok. I just saw people throwing the 10,000 IU number around and assumed it was daily. haha! Wheew, that makes a big difference. I take 1,000 daily. Mine was pretty low at one point, so I guess that's why. It's still on the low ..."
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About Me: Female, 51, Cleveland, OH, member since May 2009
Diagnosed with Graves about 18 years ago, which went into remission up until 2 years ago, I found out I have multi-nodular goiter and very high antibodies for Hashimotos as well as the Graves. My dilemma: Remove the thyroid or let the immune system kill it?
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Jul 24, 2013
"I have autoimmune thyroid issues, and my endocrine doctor checked my vitamin D levels and they were at 12. My question is that I see people who's levels were higher and their doctors put them on 10,000 IU's, but I was only told to take ..."
Jan 29, 2013
"I am sorry, I should have specified.... I do have Graves... and antibodies for Hashi's as well. I'm currently on 100 mcg's of Synthroid. I am due for my levels to be checked, so maybe they are a bit low. It seems worse before/during m..."
Had my (final) ultrasound done yesterday along with my 6 month bloodwork. Ultrasound was done at Wellpointe, whereas it has always been done via Dr. J's office. My E...
Start taking Nexium again and QUIT stopping it when feeling good!
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) !!
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09/10
Yeah, its insane what these thyroid diseases can do to the rest of the body...it stinks!! Ah well, I gather eventually things have to stabalise...just gotta wait for that time!!! Will definately ask if I have any questions...thanks :)
09/10
Thanks...I actually have both hashi's and graves so levels can be a bit unstable. Until recently we just thought it was crazy hashi's swings but then after me telling the doc I wanted a graves test we found out I have both. Diagnosed hashi's 10 months ago and graves about 2 weeks ago.
09/10
Hey, good to hear you're doing well...Im ok, thyroid levels going crazy lol...besides that Im pretty good :)
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