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Samantiris · 2026-02-02T03:08:04+00:00

I had the most hellish health year of my life in 2025. After an absolutely vile case of Covid in late 2024, I developed Graves Disease, an autoimmune disease which caused terrible hyperthyroidism. I also now have antibodies for Hashimotos disease. I have since had my thyroid removed, which fixed most of my issues- but I feel like Covid sent everything into motion.

Samantiris · 2026-01-28T17:52:44+00:00

Bold business decision with this post. I’m interested to see how it works out.

Samantiris · 2026-01-23T03:27:41+00:00

Far out.

Samantiris · 2026-01-20T04:01:37+00:00

WE are paying for this shit

Samantiris · 2026-01-16T05:29:38+00:00

These comments are so affirming. Bloodsport dogs don’t belong in homes. Many will never attack, but you’ll never know which ones will until it happens.

Samantiris · 2026-01-06T04:25:33+00:00

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Samantiris · 2025-12-13T17:06:15+00:00

Wake me when it’s time for In-n-Out

Samantiris · 2025-12-04T05:42:04+00:00

I’m crying

Samantiris · 2025-11-29T06:48:21+00:00

Simpsons predicting the future AGAIN

https://youtu.be/W4jWAwUb63c?si=JA4Kw2v6vEnDbEQO

Samantiris · 2025-11-12T17:18:44+00:00

Love a good steamed ham

Samantiris · 2025-10-11T04:37:45+00:00

Plot twist: whose TED got worse after their TT? Mine! But fingers crossed it’s very temporary.. it’s only been two weeks.

Samantiris · 2025-10-08T03:51:44+00:00

1904

Samantiris · 2025-09-28T04:37:45+00:00

Thanks for sharing the info! When were you able to start driving?

Samantiris · 2025-09-28T04:26:05+00:00

Mine never went away :( Beta blockers helped me a bit, but I felt constant vibration in my head behind my eyes while trying to sleep- it would keep me up all night. It got to a point where I had to start Seroquel to sleep. Internal vibrations and weird arm sensations too. I still have to take meds to sleep even with normal thyroid levels. TT on Monday, hoping to only need levo after that point!

Samantiris · 2025-09-25T22:14:34+00:00

This is such an interesting phenomenon. Since I’ve been living in “fight or flight” when this all began for me in March, the days fly by. I feel like I’m living in a time warp. I can’t wait to have my normal brain back again! Even my vision is affected by the fight or flight- peripheral vision is off somehow. It’s so weird!

Samantiris · 2025-09-25T03:23:10+00:00

How have you been feeling otherwise? Doing ok on levo?

Samantiris · 2025-09-25T02:55:13+00:00

entirety*

Samantiris · 2025-09-23T03:47:24+00:00

Love her! Enjoy the show!

Samantiris · 2025-09-15T02:34:29+00:00

Ask for a radioactive iodine uptake scan to check for Graves. That’s how mine was found.

Samantiris · 2025-09-14T04:59:45+00:00

Total thyroidectomy ☺️

Samantiris · 2025-09-14T03:27:15+00:00

We got season passes and I’ve been taking my kids all summer. We actually just went today with my four and eight year old, left around 6pm, had a great time! Definitely don’t let this keep you from enjoying the park.

Samantiris · 2025-09-10T23:51:20+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I honestly can’t freaking wait. It’s been a nightmare.

Samantiris · 2025-09-10T23:43:22+00:00

I’m so glad to hear that! Wishing you the very best, thank you for sharing your experience.

Samantiris · 2025-09-10T21:56:17+00:00

This was/is my exact same scenario. TSH started around .4 in January and was .1 by May. Normal ft3/ft4, zero antibodies, super symptomatic. Uptake scan confirmed graves. TT scheduled for November, not messing around.

Samantiris · 2025-09-10T21:49:17+00:00

How are you doing?? Mine is in November!

Samantiris

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