[nmartel]

in reply to: Choosing Thyroidectomy on Purpose #1075720

If I had everything to do over again, I would have taken myself to the thyroid surgeon 2 years ago. I have been through so much and I just wish the doctor had listened to my desire back then. My surgery has been scheduled for Jan 20 (first available) so I’ll just have to hang tight until then.

From what I understand, the risk of the eye disease is greater with RAI. For that reason alone, I wish I had never done it!

[nmartel]

in reply to: Choosing Thyroidectomy on Purpose #1075707

Funny you should ask. I’m seeing my endocrinologist today. I had RI last year which worked, then my thyroid regenerated and I’ve been on a horrific rollercoaster ever since. Each month, I swing between severely underactive and severely overactive. What nobody told me prior to the RI is that one possible complication is eye disease. A couple of months after the RI, my eyelids began to swell and my vision diminished. I had to go on high-dose prednisone with all its side effects. Now, I’m going to have my thyroid removed soon!

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