Pam, some years back, my GP did some lab work. Without my realizing she also added the thyroid test. She called me a few days later to tell me I had Graves Disease. I had never heard of it. She said I never mentioned having any of the symptoms. I had given up smoking a few months prior so I thought what I was going through was due to cigarette withdrawal

The doctor then explained Graves Disease is Hyperthyroidism. She had me go to a specialist; Endocrinologist who did additional testing. I did in fact have Graves Disease. I was prescribed Tapazole (sp?) for 2 years. Went into a few months of remission; then the Hypothyroid began (low thyroid).

So for the last several years have been on Synthroid. My Endocrinologist has my TSH lab tested every 5 months to be sure I am taking the correct dosage. After taking the same dose for several years, the last lab indicated I needed an increase in my Synthroid. Hypothyroid, without medication can make you very sluggish, tired, weight gain, etc. Being Hypothyroid usually is lifetime . Thankfully there is medication to help with this disease.

Hopefully you and DB will finally get the help needed.

Gerry