Graves Disease (thyroid) Archives

update on graves

Hi, Dr. Stoll,

I just want to update my progress on graves. My sleeping pulse rate has dropped from more than 100 to 75. And I felt pretty much normal now, I have got my muscle strength back, and all my symptoms seem to be gone. Especially I got rid of the itching side effect of Tapazole while I am still taking it. Thank you so much for your advice. You have given my confidence back.

For the past three weeks, I was doing SR 2-3 times a day (according the method described in Dr. Benson's book"the relaxation response"), walking for 30-35 min a day, and still taking TAPAZOLE three times a day (30 mg).

Dr. Stoll, I am wondering what's your opinion about what I am doing so far. Since I am feeling pretty much normal, I am thinking to reduce my TAPAZOLE dose as well. I look forward to hearing you advice again.

Thank you

weijun

Follow Ups:

• Re: update on graves TESTIMONIAL Walt Stoll 09:27:43 12/14/02 (0)

In Reply to: update on graves posted by weijun on December 12, 2002 at 15:21:22:

Thanks, Weijun.

This is very early to try cutting your Tapazole but you might get away with it. You can always go back to the previous dose if you feel your symptoms returning. Be sure to cut it very slowly.

Let us know how you do.

Namaste`

Walt