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so frustrated - just venting
I was scheduled yesterday for a thyroid scan. This was to be the last test before determining diagnosis (endo thinks graves but fam doc does not) and treatment.
I arrived at the hospital (1.5 hrs drive) and they had scheduled the wrong test. Initially they offered to do the test in two months as apparently there is a radioactive shortage where I live, but after speaking to several different people, they were able to unearth some of the substance and are doing the test next week. Today I feel like I have slipped into a depression. I can't seem to accomplish anything, can't sleep, unbelievable sweating, cry easily. Even though I am on betablockers, my heart continues to race at night. I have spilled two cups of coffee this week due to suddenly shaking hand. I wonder if I was so set on finding out the problem and seeking the solution, that when it didn't happen, I am left feeling awful. It feels like there is no end in sight. I worry that as long as I am hyperthyroid, that I am doing irreparable harm to my organs. Anyone else ever felt this way? Sorry for the venting...just feels like I have run out of people to talk to.
I arrived at the hospital (1.5 hrs drive) and they had scheduled the wrong test. Initially they offered to do the test in two months as apparently there is a radioactive shortage where I live, but after speaking to several different people, they were able to unearth some of the substance and are doing the test next week. Today I feel like I have slipped into a depression. I can't seem to accomplish anything, can't sleep, unbelievable sweating, cry easily. Even though I am on betablockers, my heart continues to race at night. I have spilled two cups of coffee this week due to suddenly shaking hand. I wonder if I was so set on finding out the problem and seeking the solution, that when it didn't happen, I am left feeling awful. It feels like there is no end in sight. I worry that as long as I am hyperthyroid, that I am doing irreparable harm to my organs. Anyone else ever felt this way? Sorry for the venting...just feels like I have run out of people to talk to.
This is hard for sure especially when the hospitol made the mistake and you were cloer to your answers...
Really it may be too late here since the new scan is next week but didn't a Dx of at least Hyper thyroid come in off basic labs? If so your PCP could have made an attempt to treat that some prior to see what may happen..
If Graves the meds and choices won;t be any different than if your were "just " hyper. Its all the same protacol...
Only thing is on the uptake scan you can't be on meds so in a sense asking about that is not something wise at this time.
As graves patient myself... If you feel like you are spiraling high - don't play with it.. You know your body and in some cases it warrents going to the ER for help.
Graves is definately a "mind" controller and it can be an emotional rollar coaster. - Its tough but you will pull out. Give yourself some time during this wait time and ask people around you to help you or just be there when you need them to be. Take time for yourself - and as hard as that is to hear. - you need it right now too.
Really it may be too late here since the new scan is next week but didn't a Dx of at least Hyper thyroid come in off basic labs? If so your PCP could have made an attempt to treat that some prior to see what may happen..
If Graves the meds and choices won;t be any different than if your were "just " hyper. Its all the same protacol...
Only thing is on the uptake scan you can't be on meds so in a sense asking about that is not something wise at this time.
As graves patient myself... If you feel like you are spiraling high - don't play with it.. You know your body and in some cases it warrents going to the ER for help.
Graves is definately a "mind" controller and it can be an emotional rollar coaster. - Its tough but you will pull out. Give yourself some time during this wait time and ask people around you to help you or just be there when you need them to be. Take time for yourself - and as hard as that is to hear. - you need it right now too.
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I'm so sorry for the way that happened to you. Yes, we wait and wait for tests, only to find out that someone didn't do what they were supposed to do. It's very frustrating. I am glad that you have been able to work through it on your own. Being hyper/Graves is not my situation; however, I understand that there are those who often need emergency treatment when they have issues.
In regards to the beta blockers - I can't say what the "official" word would be in regards to alcohol; however, I'm on a light dose of beta blocker and have a drink or two now and then. You should check with your doctor though to make sure it's okay in your particular situation.
In regards to the beta blockers - I can't say what the "official" word would be in regards to alcohol; however, I'm on a light dose of beta blocker and have a drink or two now and then. You should check with your doctor though to make sure it's okay in your particular situation.
feeling better today..was able work through it on my own. Still don't know about the alcohol thing....I am sticking with it's okay to have a couple of drinks.
are you allowed alcohol on betablockers? These days the only thing that seems to make me feel better is ice cold white wine.
Sheesh.....by the time I get this thyroid thing figured out, I may need to join the addiction forum ;(
Sheesh.....by the time I get this thyroid thing figured out, I may need to join the addiction forum ;(
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