We did have a discussion on this topic awhile back. Personally, I think that the RAI is the culprit, although synthroid does affect bone density, and it’s possible that this also plays a part. My teeth are well taken care of, and I’ve had no real problems before RAI or after the unfortunate time just after RAI when I became very sick. I got spontaneous hairline fractures in my ankles and periodontal disease all at the same time. I doubt that this was a coincidence.
Now, this isn’t going to happen to everyone — in fact, I doubt that it happens very often at all. However, back to Gwen’s earlier post entitled, “PTU/RAI”: I’m surprised no one took the bait and discussed this. If I could have stuck with PTU and wasn’t at risk for stroke, I would have much preferred it, even without the hindsight of experience.
