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in reply to: Am I making a big mistake?? #1067562

Thanks again Ski.

I have been trying to make a more conscience decision to read positive things, watch positive things on TV and absolutely not let this disease or any other define who I am. ” title=”Wink” />

Trying to make a decision whether or not to destroy my thyroid has taken more of my energy and focus than I would like. It is a "done deal" now so I am looking forward to moving on to better days….may take a while but I know it will come.
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Have a great weekend! I hope you will not mind if I have questions later on if I turn hypo.

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in reply to: Am I making a big mistake?? #1067560

Well, just got home from RAI.

It is very interesting that my Endo told me over phone last week that my thyroid scan was inconclusive….
The nuclear med doctor looked at my report (thyroid scan was done at his hospital) and told me that my scan and uptake were conclusive to Grave’s Disease and there were not ANY nodules!!!! My uptake was app. 70% and the uptake pattern was hallmark to that of Grave’s Disease.

Ok. WHY did my Endo tell me that the results were inconclusive. Also, he told me it was the start of Grave’s if at all…70% uptake is not the start! Did my Endo give me the wrong results…possibly another patient’s results? Which is very disturbing

Although, I did have antibody test and the result was negative. The doctor also mentioned before I started taking Methimazole it might elevate liver levels which was a concern since mine were already so elevated. Maybe, the remaining test results for liver and other levels will be more conclusive? My MRI with special attention to pituitary gland is Nov. 5.

It deeply disturbs me that the nuclear doc was more help than my Endo doc….

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in reply to: Am I making a big mistake?? #1067558

Thanks for the replies…I appreciate it more than you know.

Ski…you are correct in stating that there may be something else going on…

I am scheduled for another MRI to rule out any demyelating diseases…the muscle weakness has been profound. Also my doc wants to rule out a pituitary mass causing all the hormonal changes to my body. I am sure it will all turn out well but I would like to know for sure there are no other causes for my thyroid issues before destroying my thyroid.

I guess you are correct Ski…my body is worn out and I can’t take feeling this way much longer. I need to take action…meds will not work for me so on to the next option.

Again thanks for replying.

I have been doing a good bit of reading on RAI…will 2 days be enough to avoid close contact with people :” title=”Question” />

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