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in reply to: Seeking Support & Advice #1172081

Thanks for the info and support. I see my doctor in 2 days and have a list of questions for her. Will post again after with the results of my appointment.

A couple of days after I first posted here I found out that my job (which I love) is going to be changing and most of my responsibilities will cease to exist within the next year. I will still have a job within my department, but I will probably have to go back to doing things I would rather not do and have moved past. It really threw me for a loop. Not only am I dealing with the very real possibility of having RAI, now I also have to deal with figuring out what to do about my job — accepting doing what I don’t want to do or finding a new job. The timing is not good since I will have to deal with a job change, whatever it is, while recovering from RAI and trying to get back to “normal”. I got quite depressed for about a week but am doing much better now.

elf,
You description of does not really fit me, except I have had a lot of stressful events in my life over the years and I am somewhat strong-headed. Maybe the fact I feel I have not achieved as much in my life as I could have and have been capable of makes me a fit.

Thanks again, everyone.

Take care.

[pj]

in reply to: Seeking Support & Advice #1172079

Wow! Thanks for all the responses, support and info. I am truly grateful and so glad I finally decided to join this forum and post.

I worked a little late tonight and haven’t really had time to absorb it all just yet. The last few days and first few days of the month are my busiest times at work so I will put together a real response as soon as I can.

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in reply to: Had labs this weekend should get results this week–tired of Methemazole #1172084

Darci and Alexis,

I empathize with your unknowns and discouragement. It is sometimes very difficult, if not impossible, to remain positive and remember it is not the end of our world. I am going through the same these days. I wish you both well and will be sending good thoughts your way.

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in reply to: Seeking Support & Advice #1172073

Bobbi,
No, my doctor has only said a person should stay on methimazole for 18 to 24 months, maximum 3 years. I am approaching 3 years. At some time in the past, FDA recommendations may have been mentioned. She also said since I still have the antibodies and am not in remissions, there is no point in continuing to try to lower my dosage.

Darci,
Thanks for the support. I will be happy to share information/experiences with you.

I have not had any side effects from methimazole. I have thyroid blood tests every 2 months at a minimum (TSH 3rd Gen., T3 Total and T4 Free) as well as CBC/Hemograms and ALP, ALT and AST.

I will be able to say more about why my doctor want me to have RAI after I see her on June 12.

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