Hi! My name is cindy I was diagnosed with graves disease about 6 years ago , had goitier and all kind of symptoms. First I started with panic and anxiety attacks which grew worse as time went on, I was not diagnosed until three years later. I was to afraid to go to the doctors thought I was loosing my mind.Then I started loosing my hair, had night sweats, overly tired all the time, I slept more than I was awake.I had the shakes,i could not eat or drink anything without choking,my throat was swollen big time. Anyway I was referred to a specialist an(endocrinologist)which specilize in thyroid disorders. I had iodide radiation to kill off my thyroid hormone because I had a hyperactive thyroid which pumped way to much thyroid hormone.I was also put on synthyroid 125 mg a day and it took me 3 years to get my life back to or close to what I call normal. But I have had the best of all the symptoms on the list ,i was very sick. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Sincerely,cindy

Have you been to an endocrinologist yet? I was just diagnosed with graves disease and hoshimoto's.

I agree with the others and hope you have seen a endocrinologist.
For years I was very tired and asked with each of my annual blood work to have my thyroid levels checks. But, each year I was told everything was normal. In November 2006, I had a standard checkup at the VA clinic. Part of the process is to do Xrays, they were concerned on the size of my Thyroid. I told the VA I would have my family Doctor check it out. But, when my Doctor reviewed my last Thyroid test she declaired everything was a ok. This time I asked for the specific numbers on the test and found there were some numbers that were out side the "norm".
I insisted to go to an endocrinologist, she did the antibody test and some other test plus an ultrasound. With all this the Endocrinologist said I have Hoshimoto's but we can't tell for how long I've had the Disease.
Though my little voice said something was wrong my Doctor dismissed my complaints. My night sweats (since 1994) all this time were attributed to menopause. My fatigue due to my Fibromyalgia (since 1989). My hair loss (2004) was probably just age (I'm 47).
I hope others don't wait. I hope when we have bad days, others can help lift us up. I wish you all the best.