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    I’ve been on Methimazole for almost three weeks. I got hives yesterday and then today my hands swelled up like little footballs!! Has anyone had this reaction? I’m trying to figure out if I can continue treatment on ATDs even though I’ve had these reactions. Not ready to give in to RAI yet!!! (Not that I think its bad—it’s just that I want to exhaust my other possibilities first.)

    Thanks, Lauren

    Anonymous
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    I have read a lot of posts about the relationship of hives to a thyroid regulating medicine. I have never been on one of these meds but can tell you, when my levels are high, I itch horribly, hives all over my body. The last time (a month ago) I started itching so bad, that was the first indication I was going hyper again. So, I wonder if it is the disease or maybe the medication. I can relate to hands being swollen and have itched so much my muscles ache.

    Anonymous
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    You might try the other med, PTU.

    Good Luck,

    Ron

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