Graves Disease

breakyoface

Anyone out there have Graves Disease as well??

editorgrrl

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). I lost weight just like everybody else—by logging everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly.

The advice in this post worked for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-Sexypants

MFP has two thyroid groups:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/51427-butterfly-chasers

MrsVierkant

I was diagnosed with Graves in 2003. I experienced a large weight gain, then sudden and rapid weight loss. I also had several health issues from it that frightened me, the worse was the heart palpitations that seemed to never end. I had the RAI treatment in June of that year. I've had to take Synthroid everyday since August of 2003, since my thyroid is non-functioning now.

I gain weight easily, but have to fight to get rid of it, and fight harder to keep it off. My Synthroid works better when I weigh less, and I have fewer hypothyroid symptoms.

I've found MFP to be the best way for me to lose and then maintain my weight. It's helped tremendously.

You can message me or add me as a friend if you'd like.