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  • QZZznne
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    June 25, 2013 at 5:32 pm
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    If I choose to stay on the Tapazole for a longer term am I risking getting eye involvment if I don’t already have it.

    If I have TT (which is scheduled for July 31st). That ends a lot of the trouble with being hyper but will that that guarantee a person will not develop the eye symptons.

    Just weighing all my options because I am still not totally there yet. UGHH!

    Thanks :)

    Suzzanne

    Gabe
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    June 25, 2013 at 5:43 pm
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    Hi Suzanne. Very timely questions. Read the exchange between Shirley and I on my “Gabe’s TT Journal” (page 6). Bottom line: TT will not cause TED nor prevent it. TED is caused by the Graves antibodies attacking the eyes. Some get it, some don’t. Shirley’s occurred 50 years after her TT (holy cow). TT is one of the three treatment options for the GD as it relates to the hyperactive thyroid. TED, I believe, is technically a separate but related disease secondary to GD because of the antibodies. Hope this helps!

    Karen

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