@sueinmn and others I was nearly finished crafting a beautiful response when my iPad locked up. My post disappeared and I had to start over. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism/ Graves’ disease in 2001. At that time I was away from home for long periods of time taking care of my parents and in-laws who were elderly and had medical conditions that needed care giving. I had tons of energy. I was very active and rarely slept. I was never hungry but I could eat a lot of everything and was loosing weight. I was hot all the time. My menstrual cycle was goofed up and I thought I was going through menopause. I rather enjoyed the other symptoms. When I was home and due for an endocrinology follow up I told my doctor about my symptoms. She ordered tests and diagnosed hyperthyroidism/ Graves’ disease. She prescribed Methimazole. She also told me that it is common for hyperthyroidism/ Graves’ disease to flip to hypothyroidism in time. When I described all of this to my mother it turns out that she had the exact same thing when she was younger but it wasn’t officially diagnosed. I took the Methimazole for a few years and my numbers eventually returned to normal. The Methimazole was discontinued. My medical records show that I have a history of hyperthyroidism / Graves’ disease. My doctor continues to monitor me and is watching for the potential “flip” to hypothyroidism.