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  • Anonymous
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    What’s your rush? Give the ATD some time to work. It sometimes takes months for these to work. I will be having surgery if I can’t get the numbers down. I am one of those who doesn’t believe that RAI is the “Gold Stardard” of treatment. Susan

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    I have been monitoring this BB, but have only posted a message once. That was when I was first diagnosed and pretty uneasy about my situation to say the least. I have switched doctors from one who thinks he is God to a very caring doctor (both GP’s). I had my radiation about 2 months ago and am still monitoring my blood levels. Nothing radical has happened. I am on a beta blocker to calm down my heart rate (thank goodnes). I have felt pretty good until this week. Now I am exhausted and have these fuzzy things in front of my eyes. I am due for a blood test on Thursday. Are these fuzzy things any indication of vision problems, or do I just need to take out my contacts? Any response would be appreciated. I have missed so much work, I am trying to stay out of the Dr.’s office until Thursday. Are these eye floaties something to be alarmed about, or pretty common?
    Thanks,
    Margaret

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    Donna,

    I too am new to the group. Can you please tell my you are having surgery vs. RAI. I am researching both options as I will need to be treated in about a month. (I’m currently on antithyroid drugs but my numbers are very high. Thanks

    LindaK

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    What type of doctor does the surgery? Just a general surgeon? Or did your Endo handle the surgery also. thanks.

    Anonymous
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    My endo recommended a surgeon to me, one who he would trust to work on his neck. (I’ll be going to see him tomorrow.) He said his complication rate is 1/2% as opposed to about 1% for a general surgeon (which makes the difference between a problem in one in 100 or one in 200 surgeries). That percentage is different for each surgeon–check out The Thyroid Solution and The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women for tips on what to look for. As always, ask lots of questions! I am blessed to live in a large city with lots of medical professionals to choose from. I hope the same is true for you.

    Anonymous
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    When I had my surgery an E.N.T. surgeon did the surgery. I’m not sure what the norm is but you should inquire as to how many thyroidecotmies your paticular surgeon has done. If you don’t feel comfortable find another surgeon that you are comfortable with.

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