[Edy]

in reply to: I Definately have GD ;-(…. #1175965

Hi again,

My Endo in Illinois was aware of the Hep C. Actually, the study drs found the non-existent TSH. So she prescribed Methimazole because it has a lower chance of causing liver problems.

I talked with my study nurse today and she said that my liver is a good as cured. The study drug along with the standard treatment meds knocked the Hep C out of my system. In other words, the Hep C is no longer attacking my liver.

That is a good thing. Having GD is better than having Hep C killing my liver. So, I guess if I had to pick one of the two, I pick GD….

Did I SAY THAT?

Yes, because Hep C could kill my liver. GD options to cure could kill my thyroid. I would rather be minus a thyroid.

Ok, I will start taking the GD meds soon.

Thanks everyone
Edy

[Edy]

in reply to: Took RAIU pill! #1175945

Hi,

Let me clarify. I am on Medicare. I am on Social Security Disability. I have been on it since I was 50.

I went on Medicare.gov and it said you can get 2nd and 3rd opinions. So, I may go to the Mayo Clinic for a 2nd opinion after I get results of the RAIU test.

[Edy]

in reply to: Newly diagnosed – Maybe? #1175931

Hi,

Here’s the scoop.

Jan 31
TSH <0.01(Range 0.04 - 4.6o)
FT3 – 1599 (Range 230 -420)
FT4 – 6.2 (Range .08 – 1.7)

Feb 8
TSH <0.01
FT3 – 1862
FT4 – 5.0
Anti-TPO Antibodies – 144.3 (Range <9.0) (What is this)

April 8
TSH – 5.39 FT3 – 185
FT4 – 0.4

May 22
TSH – <0.01
FT3 – 1867
FT4 – 5.7

October 25
TSH – <0.01
FT3 – 1321
FT4 – 4.6

I moved to a different state in June, flew in to see my Endo in Oct. because they wanted to see me.
Last week I went to the University of Minnesota. (I was going to the Mayo clinic but we had a snow storm and I couldn’t go – so I called the Endo dept and the U of M and was able to get them to see me in 2 days.

The results
TSH < 0.01
Total T3 – 488 (I have never heard of this one – it’s different than the FT3)
T4 – 4.66
Thyroid Stimulating Anti-body – 4.3 (Does anyone know what this is?)
Oh, my EKG was abnormal, even though I don’t have high B/P or anything heart related.

She said I probably have Grave’s Disease and if I took the Meds instead of RAI or TT, I would need to take it for 2 years.

I don’t know what to do. I lost weight earlier in the year. I have put that on and more. 52#

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