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in reply to: Endo appointment with a new doctor, WOW!!! #1175149
I went with surgery, since you wondered, because I felt the meds’ positive aspects had maxed out. My endo told me it is easier to regulate hypo than hyper. Being hyper was full of hills and valleys for me, so I wanted to at least feel some kind of level. A shaking spell with massive chills pushed me into a decision.
I went with surgery for several reasons. One is the thought of a radioactive pill freaked me out a bit. And not being able to hug my kids after just confirmed my freak-out. The other was the research I could find couldn’t convince me to go with RAI. I had access to medical journals from a variety of countries, and I couldn’t find a significant negative (at least for me). I understand the alternatives are great for others, but surgery worked for me. Of course, I had access to a prominent surgeon. I would not have gone with someone not at a high skill level.
I’m not up to the pre-Graves’ years, but I do feel pretty consistent.
in reply to: Endo appointment with a new doctor, WOW!!! #1175143Best wishes with the new one. My doc is good, but my time with her was shortened after my numbers normalized. She was very pro-RAI and she didn’t think I’d go into remission, and she was right. For two years I was on methimazole before I chose surgery.
in reply to: 18 year old college student #1175125I think you will find sage advice in these forums. As a man, I feel outnumbered but never out of place. I think the challenges we face as individuals (school, parenting, jobs, etc.) unite us.
As a college student, you can usually take a letter from your doctor and give it to the dean of student’s office as documentation whenever something significant occurs. Depending on the dean, you may be able to get a letter addressed to your professors that leaves out the exact medical info, but that asks for accommodations on days you have documented absences that are medically related. Professors may or may not consider undocumented excuses because you’d be surprised at the fake ones. Hopefully, this advice will not be needed.
in reply to: Husband’s definition of support… #1174918The most previous comments really resonate. I was on the phone with one sibling last night and she mentioned how she knew that of the five of us, this other sibling would be the one to come down with a serious illness, which the other unfortunately has. But it made me wonder if my siblings have any idea what I (and you all) go through.
I find myself not saying much because I don’t want to come off as a complainer, and I keep hearing how most of these family members are under great stress so I don’t say much. If I am honest, I will be told not to worry my mother. If I am not honest, they act like I have a bad cold or something.
So we posters have each other. To those of you in marital strife, I don’t know your particular situations I and am not making specific recommendations. But as a brother of sisters who have all been divorced at least once, I wanted to tell my sisters who were poorly treated this: “You are special and you deserve better, and he needs to know it. If he doesn’t change, change the situation.” Take it as my reflection.
in reply to: Total Thyroidectomy without scar? #1175053I had the usual kind of surgery and you’d have to be too close for my comfort to think you may see a scar.
Our resident experts can offer if surgeons vary a lot in reducing the size and duration of scars.
in reply to: just diagnosed with Graves disease #1174961A good doctor makes a huge difference, doesn’t it? When I lived in Ohio the Clinic had a great rep, in general. I’m glad you found the right doc for you.
in reply to: Graves’ Rage #1174938You are not alone with these feelings. I think the big marker is when someone isn’t usually like this and it is new along with the hyperthyroidism.
in reply to: Husband’s definition of support… #1174905My wife has been great through this whole process, but there have been times when I’d complain to her about other family members’ seemingly lack of concern. Yes, our individual experiences with Graves’ vary. But if you don’t have Graves’, you have no idea what it is like.
It seems times of trouble are when the underlying issues rise to the surface. As my wife told me, taking care of the health comes first.
in reply to: 9 days from Total Thyroidectomy #1174629I have no regrets with my surgery. It went smoothly. Some weird tingling in legs and feet went away after a few days. I have no scar now. I did not have to worry about radiation effect on my kids.
I went to the surgeon who specializes in this and teaches in-training surgeons, and he was recommended by my endo and the doctor who does pre-surgery physicals. This comforted me greatly.
in reply to: Chances of developping TED? #1174612Nice reply, Ski.
For what it is worth, shakira7, my endo had me switch to an ophthalmologist after I was diagnosed so the second doctor could look for any developments.
in reply to: Surgery or the pill? Which is better? #1174467I agree with the previous posts, especially finding the best surgeon available to you. My surgeon made a relatively small incision, and I don’t even notice where I had a scar when I shave every morning.
in reply to: Severe memory issues #1174385I now takes notes much more than I used to. It does not fix the problem, but it is a simple aid.
in reply to: Side effects of Methimazole #1174310I was on a similar dose as you and felt similar until my body adjusted and eventually got a lower dose.
in reply to: Surgery to remove thyroid? #1174265Best wishes on your decision. My weight stabilized through the process, which may be a product of getting the whole system more in order. From what I’ve read and experienced, getting the right dose can be tricky for awhile but important to righting the body.
My surgery was quick and easy. I found it helpful to interview my surgeon before choosing. You should feel really comfortable with someone who does this to you.
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