So I've had a problem with an autoimmune(Graves disease) disease for a close to 3 years now (with only being medicated for it in the past 6 months) and I'm just wondering about a few things im not sure about and the internet / my endo can't answer. Here we go.
-Hair loss- I know this is a effect of hyper/hypothyroidism but I'm curious about how it affects people
-being both hyper and hypo with Graves disease- everywhere I look people are usually either one or another but my endo says I have both. Is there anyone else with this problem??
-lack of energy- being tired no matter how much sleep or rest you get?
-Foggyness- not being able to think as clearly as you should. This is really bad as I was once very sharp but not any more :(
-next to no confidence + anxiety- up until this year I've never had anxiety but now it's hitting me like a brick wall.
-problems with giving muscle mass- I've worked out for 3 months everyday and was feeling great but after 1 day of feeling off, I lost all my progress both strength, endurance and size lossed.
-is it possible to work off my medication (thyroid hormone and one that limits thyroid activity)

I know they aren't really questions but if anyone knows something about this or has any of these please let me know.

How can you have both hyper and hypothyroidism? I don't see how you can have a lack of thyroxoid and an overabundance of it at the same time..?

I'm guessing they don't actually remember which one they have >> 2

Either way why ask a bunch of teenagers on the internet and not the people who diagnosed you

>>3 "my endo says I have both"
"my medication (thyroid hormone and one that limits thyroid activity)"

He's saying he has medication that actively works against each other because his doctor thinks he has both? I'm really confused.

when my immune system attacks my thyroid while it's producing thyroxiod i get an overabundance of it, if it gets attacked while it's not producing i don't get any.. thats the way it was explained to me.
>>4 they aren't working against each-other, one simpily limits thyroid function while the extra hormone ensures im getting the correct amount.
Also I had symptoms of both under and over activity, and my blood work would come back over for one test and under for the next...

Hi Z3. Medical student here.
Yes it is possible to be both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, although this only occurs pathologically in rare cases. If your endo says you only have graves it's possible that you're just having symptoms from both - which is perfectly normal. Your medication could also be causing the symptoms. Hormones aren't switches that turn on and off, so the condition of your body is often in a push-pull situation where sometimes you'll become more hyper if one side is out of control and sometimes you'll be more hypo if the other side is out of control. As you said, it depends on what your immune system is doing.
In terms of your treatment, I'm guessing your endo has placed you on a block and replaced regimen.
Basically this means that she's trying to use huge amounts of carbimazole to basically force you into hypothyroidism or euthyroidism, and then she treats your new condition with thyroid replacements. This treatment itself can make you hypo. Your endo just needs to figure out the right fix for you.
In terms of hair loss, this might be a bit of a worry for you especially if you like your hair . Some people lose their eyebrow hair in addition to other body hair.
Your fatigue, fogginess, muscle loss and anxiety are all symptoms of graves. It is my hope that your treatment will eventually stabilise these symptoms. Meanwhile, you can ask your endo for medications for symptom relief. Beta blockers like atenolol are usually used for this.
It's worth seeing a psychiatrist for your anxiety as well. See a psychiatrist, not a psychologist. You want someone who can work with your endo medication wise and understand your medical condition.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'work off' your medication. If you mean, can I not take my meds and get better, the answer is no. Both your meds work together. You shouldn't change your medication regimen without consulting your endo.
Feel free to ask more questions.

When I say "work off" I'm asking if by doing large amounts of exercise if my body will use up the medication similarly to food (usually during work my job is high stress and highly physical)