[Anonymous]

#1142154

Helen, this is my personal opinion and not that of the NGDF.

The people I’ve talked to who have had surgery seem to have the fastest and easiest time returning to normal of any of the treatment options. In the hands of a surgeon very experienced in thyroidectomies, the procedure is quite safe. There is a risk of damage to the vocal cords or parathyroid gland, somewhere around 1%. This one of the reasons this option isn’t chosen more, I think. In addition, the other options don’t contain the risk of death inherent in any surgical procedure.

As long as you’re aware of those factors, I think your decision is a valid one and I wish you the best. Please let us know how you are doing.

Dianne W

[Anonymous]

#1142155

You won’t be sorry. It’s instantly effective and very safe. No long term worries about unknown effects. In some cases, it is the only option, for instance, if the goiter is extremely large, the patient is concerned about radiation effects, or is young, or is pregnant.
I had surgery as I was very young. My mother and grandfather also.

[Anonymous]

#1047421

I have had allergic reactions (rash) to both PTU and Tapazole. I am terribly uncertain about the Radioactive Iodine option. I’m 27 years old and will want to have a child in the next couple of years.

I’ve opted for surgery. Any input?????

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