SENDING SOME HUGS YOUR WAY
Sorry to hear that you have been having such a rough time of it the past two weeks. WOW, eight kiddies; we had lots in our family (six). Gee, with illnesses to boot, that can't be easy. Yes, Graves does sound a lot like MS in it's symptoms; there are similarities to Fibro, Parkinson's, Menopause, and probably some other conditions as well. Isn't it interesting that there are so many auto-immune diseases now that are so similar???
ANYWAYS, focusing on your eating plan is the best idea for now, becuz you can see change rather quickly. You are probably busy just looking after your family and your home; esp with all that home schooling (you're brave). This summer I only lost 3 lbs, but I did lose 12 inches over my body, so that is a huge difference, plus I lost another double size in my clothes which is nice too. It all makes a difference ...
Yes, I will pray that you have a better week; and we hope to hear from you again soon. Take good care
ROSEBUD