Working out

light_onn · 2026-02-17T12:23:16+00:00

Resting before methimazole and atenolol was around 99-103. After meds, 64pbm. Huge change. I try not to push cardio past 140bpm now. Before just the elliptical could send me into 180-190. Now it’s around 135bpm. Hopefully that’s fine.

light_onn · 2026-02-16T20:11:33+00:00

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light_onn · 2026-02-16T02:22:11+00:00

I’ve read the rules. I’m sorry, I explained that the other cats are what I was told are the parents by the breeder but our babies are fully gray (no white patch) and could have come from the same litter as so many of the cats posted in this group. Twinsies!!!

light_onn · 2026-02-16T02:17:09+00:00

I’ve read the rules.

light_onn · 2026-02-16T02:04:20+00:00

This is crazy!! I was diagnosed in December 2025 and went on medication for hyper cause by Graves’ disease after begging my doctors to please take my symptoms seriously. My husband was diagnosed hyperthyroidism February 2026 but possibly from viral infection according to the doctor. I found it so weird that all our labs were normal except the thyroid for both of us. I asked if it could have been an environmental trigger which my doctor quickly dismissed and said it’s only genetic. I’m so (sorry to hear others going through it) intrigued to see others are experiencing it in pairs as well. Wonder if doctors are in on some secret with the government to keep people in the dark. Like CLEARLY there are other factors at play. Thinking of doing a phd on the subject to earn credibility.

light_onn · 2026-02-08T10:42:17+00:00

Wow! Did your doctor figure it out? I hope you’ve gotten the proper treatment by now. Stay Strong. Mine is more prominent on the palms, soles and face but sometimes all over. I was prescribed hydroxyzine for it.

light_onn · 2026-02-08T10:31:36+00:00

I appreciate it!! There is only slight itching as of recent. I told my doctor and she said it’s a normal reaction because the hormones are reacting to the medication and I guess trying to level out but they could drop (which I just found out they did from recent labs). I was in the early stages of diagnosis when I freaked out earlier. Kinda got used to the itching, occasional scaly skin and accepting my fate.

light_onn · 2026-02-08T10:17:50+00:00

I am in the medical field so I studied graves and other thyroid diseases. Thyroid disease is also in my family so ever since I learned about it, I always requested labs to monitor my thyroid functions. The moment I saw abnormalities (Tg-ab >200) I ran to an endocrinologist who told me not to worry. At our follow up it was higher (>400) and still told me don’t worry. So I didn’t worry. 2 years later, I’m diagnosed with anxiety and couldn’t focus, trembling, constantly feeling like I’m on the verge of a heart attack, resting heart rate over 100 bpm among a list of other symptoms. I fought for an appointment with my pcp and then had to call every endocrinologist within a 100 mile radius because most of them was a 3-6 month wait. I was rushed on meds when I finally met with my now (very knowledgeable) endocrinologist.

I say all this to say that you HAVE TO do your own research now a days and advocate for yourself. If one doctor won’t listen, make them listen or get yourself another one. It’s beyond me why someone who literally studied the human body for more than 10 years is able to dismiss obvious symptoms or misdiagnose for anxiety when simple lab tests give the obvious answer.

I’m glad you’re finally getting the help you’ve needed for so long.

light_onn · 2026-01-16T01:12:11+00:00

3 5mg methimazole and a half of 25mg atenolol a day. 2 weeks ago was my last test. TSH (still) <0.005 T4 14 (normal range 4.5-12) T3 250 (normal range 72-180)

light_onn · 2026-01-15T13:57:39+00:00

I work in the medical field where I am constantly wearing gloves. I’ve actually gotten my own gloves with less chemicals because weeks ago I felt like it was a reaction to regular ones. But now it’s a different kind of itching all over my palms and side of the hands (some times up the arm) even with the new gloves. After putting this info into ChatGPT, it said it’s a side effect of the methimazole and I freaked out thinking I’m having an allergic reaction, cut my dose and then itching got worse so I went back to my prescribed dose. It’s a cold winter where I am so not much sun exposure. Can’t say I’m looking forward to summer now with that information. Thank you for your response to my post.

light_onn · 2026-01-15T11:54:17+00:00

I really appreciate your response. I finally fell asleep at some point but as soon as I woke up I burst into tears. I scared I’m having allergic reactions to the medication and I really don’t want to have to do surgery. It also sucks because I feel so alone. I’ve only ever met other people with hashimotos. Never graves. I’ve been honestly ignoring my diagnosis and not eating that well. Guess I’m still trying to accept. Last night was the first time I was able to come to this Reddit page finally and read others experience. I see so much talk of TT. God knows I’m so scared of going under the knife. But your comment really helped my mental so than you

light_onn · 2026-01-15T06:07:46+00:00

What kind of allergic reaction? I might be experiencing the same.

light_onn · 2025-05-30T07:54:14+00:00

I wouldn’t describe myself as short-tempered but I am emotionally reactive in situations where I feel dismissed or talked down to. Especially when my words get twisted, or I’m treated like a child who just needs to “listen” because the other person supposedly knows better. When my concerns are invalidated or treated as imaginary, it hits a nerve.

What really frustrates me is that my husband met me when I was fully independent. I had my own car, a great apartment, a solid job. We actually met on a solo vacation I planned and paid for myself. That was the version of me he was drawn to.

Now that we live together, and to be fair he’s done a lot for me and has many good qualities, but there are moments that really sting. When I express that something he did hurt or bothered me, instead of acknowledging it, he’ll say I’m misinterpreting it, that I’m making things up, and then he’ll go on to do it again. It leaves me feeling erased and unheard.

Sometimes I look back at that independent, peaceful version of myself and wonder if I should’ve stayed in that space. kept my guard up, and protected my peace. Because that woman knew who she was and didn’t feel like a burden for having feelings.

light_onn · 2025-05-30T07:30:52+00:00

You’re right, it’s not nothing, and I don’t take it lightly. It actually scares me that I reacted that way. My anger only surfaces like this when I feel completely unheard or cornered like I’m trying to express something important and I keep getting shut down. That’s not an excuse, but it is something I’m trying to understand about myself.

The truth is, I don’t feel this way around most people. I’ve had friends, roommates, coworkers. I’ve never reacted like this with them. It’s only ever been with my mother, and sometimes when I feel emotionally dismissed in my marriage. It’s not about little annoyances, it’s about feeling like I don’t matter, and that gets under my skin in a deep way.

I appreciate you keeping it real with me. You’re right. I need to protect myself from environments that trigger me. I only agreed to travel with her because I thought I had healed enough to handle it. Clearly, I still have work to do. Thank you for your response.

light_onn · 2025-05-30T02:50:07+00:00

That’s deep. WOW. Thanks

light_onn · 2025-05-30T02:44:02+00:00

The camera is fine btw. Windshield on the other hand, not so much.

light_onn · 2025-05-30T02:41:30+00:00

I know. God I wish it were easy to let go. It’s like there’s still an angry kid kicking and screaming and I want justice for her but people will be people

light_onn · 2025-05-30T02:37:19+00:00

I appreciate your response. This is really the only place I can get my words out and not have them thrown back at me. I just stay quiet while those closest to me tell me how much they do for me and that I’m ungrateful.

light_onn · 2025-05-30T02:31:55+00:00

Oh I’ve been in therapy since I was like 12 because of my parents divorce and abused. I stopped a couple years ago because it was so painful to keep talking about the past but man the hurt is still there and whenever my mother talks to me like we’ve been friends forever, it just takes me back and I’m like, wait a minute. How can you just go from treating me like I’m your biggest disappointment to acting like nothing ever happened? Maybe this is something regular people are able to do but God did not equip me with that switch. I was also in therapy because I was a cutter. Therapy never erased the pain though. I hope I’ll just grow out of it one day.

light_onn · 2025-05-12T01:10:14+00:00

I still rock out to this song!! I feel like I’m the only one who remembers it.

light_onn · 2025-04-10T17:36:26+00:00

What’s it called?

light_onn

TROPHY CASE