Wow…you have alot on your plate. I have heard of removal and then follow up with RAI afterwards…partly to avoid regrowth. I was looking into romoval as I had a stroke and heard that RAI wouldn’t be best treatment option for me.
As to your daughter…well I hear ya. I have a 21 year old who has bi polar and some other issues. I was just Dx with Graves myself in Dec. I have convinced daughter to get tested for Graves…as it could play a part in her disorders as well. Go with God. Like someone said earlier, try not to take it personally. I also have a almost 8 year old and an almost 2 year old, whom the 21 year old cares about very much. So far 21 year old is living on her own…kinda…but I put my foot down and told her that I couldn’t allow her non complience with her meds to affect her little sisters, and that has seemed to help her. She has been in the hospital 2 times in the last 3 years. Thankfully she came to me when she really needed me the most. The first time I took her to the ER. Sometimes….at least here in the USA, unless they are a harm to themselves or others and are over 18 there isen’t a whole lot that parents can do except tough love. It is hard to watch your children self destruct. If you have a good endo…if it comes up again at a future time, you might be able to get a court order into an in patient hospital if she is non complient..because her diseases can be life threatning if not treated, and the emotional aspect of Graves.
Your family is in my prayers. Keep us all posted, and we are all here when you need us. Hope this helped. Rhonda
