I had my thyroid removed 5 years ago after taking RAI and ATD’s. My first course of treatment was ATD’s and I didn’t respond. Actually, think I was “allergic” to the drugs. I was allergic to everything so it seemed at the time. I was very ill, practically housebound. Some days my goal was to just get dressed. After not responding to the ATD, I took RAI and went hypo, began taking T4. My feeling of extreme illness, actually a sense of toxicity did not diminish. Had a gut feeling that my thyroid and the synthroid were making me ill. Decided to see another endo, I heard of via the thyroid disease “grapevine”. After a lengthy consultation and extensive bloodwork (which proved my antibodies were “off-the-chart), I decided to take the third suggested treatment route of surgery. The entire gland was removed and I have experienced a gradual and definite return to health. I have taken T3 as the main replacement, since I have reacted to every T4 I have tried. We are attempting to wean me onto T4 now so I don’t experience the roller-coaster effect of onlyT3. I am able to take a low dosage of T4 with the main replacement I take being T3. The extreme sensitivity to T4 has made this an endo’s and my nightmare!! By reviewing my history writing this message has again made me realize how far I have come and reminds to be grateful for where I am right now. Thank you for giving me the opportunity and I hope this has been helpful. e-mail me if you have additonal questions.
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