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After keeping her condition private for years, the 'Work It' singer has disclosed that she was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. However, when she experienced a sudden loss of muscle control recently, Elliott admitted that she's been undergoing treatment.
"I was [driving and] trying to put my foot on the brake, but my leg was jumping. I couldn't keep the brake down and almost crashed," the Virginia rapper-producer reportedly told 'People' magazine. "I couldn't write because my nervous system was so bad -- I couldn't even use a pen."
Elliott said she has endured several other debilitating hyperthyroid symptoms, including mood swings and hair loss, and has revealed that she turned to radiation treatment. The solution improved her condition, but cannot cure her of the disease.
"I'm 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms) lighter because I've been exercising," she continued. "My thyroid is functioning, so I haven't had to take medication in about nine months. (But) you live with it for the rest of your life."
While Graves' disease is rarely life-threatening, it is five to 10 times more likely to affect women. Though almost 2 percent of the female population are known to have the disease, its causes are not known.
Elliott, who turns 40 on July 1, has been on the comeback since her diagnosis. She is working on new music with longtime collaborator Timbaland, and will be featured on the June 29 season premiere of VH1's 'Behind the Music,' where she will reportedly further discuss her condition, as well as the sexual abuse she suffered as a child.
This is a reply to KerryC. While I do not want to compare Graves Disease to other autoimmune disorders that may have more severe and debilitating symptoms, you should get your facts straight. "Zapping" your thyroid does not put Graves Disease into remission. As an autoimmune disorder, the antibodies can attack other parts of your body as well (besides the thyroid), like the eyes, the brain, blood vessels in the hands and feet, etc. Again, the symptoms vary from person to person, and I do not know whether her disease is in remission from the perspective of her thyroid or other organs as well. And synthroid isn't the only medicine option for some people with graves - others of us have to take multiple medications to manage (anti-psychotic meds, blood pressure meds, etc, all stemming from the auto-immune disorder). Everyone has their own trials and tribulations - don't mock her or try to say that yours is better or worse. Good luck in all that you do.
I was recently diagnosed with SLE and I also live with hyperthyroidism. I completely agree with KerryC in saying that I wish more celebrities would endorse Lupus and bring it into the spotlight. Being a victim of both diseases, I feel that my Lupus has affected my life in a much greater way than my Hyperthyroidism.
Amen! Not to belittle Missy's so-called 'battle' but really??? I had Graves in 1999. Had a thyroidectomy and now take synthetic throid hormone. Absolutely no problems. Last year I had a stroke and had several tests. Found out I had Lupus and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome. I had symptoms for several years but my I had a very ignorant doctor. Anyway, Graves was a piece of cake compared to Lupus. And - even tho it sounds like fiction - I also had breast cancer in 2003. In all honesty, my stoke and the possibility of having another scared me more than my cancer and my cancer treatments. At least with cancer I had several treatment options. Lupus and APS, not so much. Hoping to be able to try new Lupus drug because I'm one the very few people who are allergic to plaquenil and warfarin isn't an option because of the antiparietal cell antibodies and B12 malabsorbtion.
Wow I was just discussing Missy is a great writer while jammin Monica's CD and watching Ms. Thang (song by Monica on CD) video on VH1 Soul. Missy wrote my favorite song on one of Whitney's old CDs. And Missy is also listed on one of my favorite all time remixes with Janet and Diddy. My fave remix is with Dru Hill (Da Brat etc.)
Wow most of my fave remixes have Diddy or Jermaine Dupri (Welcome to St. Louis, my hometown). Live in B more now....
I have had Graves disease for 35 years and it hasn't affected my life that much. Mostly apparent, in my eyes. But I've led an active, normal life without restrictions. This article has blown the seriousness of this disease out of proportion.
I've been diagnosed with this disease for 19 years and I would never downplay its seriousness in another individual. Grave's disease can be very severe in some cases, particularly if you ever suffer "thyroid storm," which can even be deadly and requires hospitilization. Not to mention those who develop the severe "bulging eyes" which can require painful facial surgery to correct. It may not be the worst medical condition, but it is no picnic, even with vigilent management.
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By: Nikki on 6/23/2011 12:14PM
Living with SLE, I understand. No cure. We try to do what we can to live another day, and another, and another, etc.
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By: Brit Jackson on 6/23/2011 4:56PM
This is a reply to KerryC. While I do not want to compare Graves Disease to other autoimmune disorders that may have more severe and debilitating symptoms, you should get your facts straight. "Zapping" your thyroid does not put Graves Disease into remission. As an autoimmune disorder, the antibodies can attack other parts of your body as well (besides the thyroid), like the eyes, the brain, blood vessels in the hands and feet, etc. Again, the symptoms vary from person to person, and I do not know whether her disease is in remission from the perspective of her thyroid or other organs as well. And synthroid isn't the only medicine option for some people with graves - others of us have to take multiple medications to manage (anti-psychotic meds, blood pressure meds, etc, all stemming from the auto-immune disorder). Everyone has their own trials and tribulations - don't mock her or try to say that yours is better or worse. Good luck in all that you do.
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By: Brittney on 6/23/2011 3:43PM
I was recently diagnosed with SLE and I also live with hyperthyroidism. I completely agree with KerryC in saying that I wish more celebrities would endorse Lupus and bring it into the spotlight. Being a victim of both diseases, I feel that my Lupus has affected my life in a much greater way than my Hyperthyroidism.
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By: Pippa on 6/23/2011 7:38PM
Amen! Not to belittle Missy's so-called 'battle' but really??? I had Graves in 1999. Had a thyroidectomy and now take synthetic throid hormone. Absolutely no problems. Last year I had a stroke and had several tests. Found out I had Lupus and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome. I had symptoms for several years but my I had a very ignorant doctor. Anyway, Graves was a piece of cake compared to Lupus. And - even tho it sounds like fiction - I also had breast cancer in 2003. In all honesty, my stoke and the possibility of having another scared me more than my cancer and my cancer treatments. At least with cancer I had several treatment options. Lupus and APS, not so much. Hoping to be able to try new Lupus drug because I'm one the very few people who are allergic to plaquenil and warfarin isn't an option because of the antiparietal cell antibodies and B12 malabsorbtion.
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By: florida1 on 6/23/2011 7:21PM
Did her thyroid condition make her fat, or did buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken make her fat?
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By: HoneyKone on 6/23/2011 8:17PM
@florida1.... a better question is what made you so ignorant?
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By: Deb on 6/23/2011 12:21PM
Wow I was just discussing Missy is a great writer while jammin Monica's CD and watching Ms. Thang (song by Monica on CD) video on VH1 Soul. Missy wrote my favorite song on one of Whitney's old CDs. And Missy is also listed on one of my favorite all time remixes with Janet and Diddy. My fave remix is with Dru Hill (Da Brat etc.)
Wow most of my fave remixes have Diddy or Jermaine Dupri (Welcome to St. Louis, my hometown). Live in B more now....
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By: luvnfears on 6/23/2011 1:19PM
not my missy. she is the best as far as female mc to me. been a fan since she stepped out with tim. take it easy missy
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By: irish7754 on 6/23/2011 2:21PM
I have had Graves disease for 35 years and it hasn't affected my life that much. Mostly apparent, in my eyes. But I've led an active, normal life without restrictions. This article has blown the seriousness of this disease out of proportion.
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By: Mel on 6/23/2011 2:44PM
I've been diagnosed with this disease for 19 years and I would never downplay its seriousness in another individual. Grave's disease can be very severe in some cases, particularly if you ever suffer "thyroid storm," which can even be deadly and requires hospitilization. Not to mention those who develop the severe "bulging eyes" which can require painful facial surgery to correct. It may not be the worst medical condition, but it is no picnic, even with vigilent management.
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