Hello, and sorry you are dealing with GD! I just wanted to say that I am currently on FMLA for my GD and have been for the pass six months and have it approved until my doctor say otherwise. I live in Ohio and our laws my differ from other states. I use my FMLA for all doctor appointments and testing and treatment only but I can us it for day’s I don’t feel able to come into work but I haven’t the need for that. I am on 450mg of PTU, but my level aren’t staying controlled at the moment. Also I am having my thyroid removed since I have a family history of RAI not working and want to have children shortly or as soon as possible for fertility reason. When I meet with my surgeon this past Friday he point blank told me if I did RIA and had any level of TED there is a greater risk of blindness and also a risk of ovarian failure but as you may see on this forum every doctor is different and you will get other advice. I have been to 4 doctor so far and made my desision based on many factors that our for my family and life and won’t work for everyone. Also my doctor also advised me that he only recommends being on ATD not more then 2 years but that is based on age for him that young you are the less time he wants you on ATD meds. I didn’t really ask why he factors that in since I already knew which way my husband and I want to go. Hope this helps, sorry for the one long paragraph posting from my phone. Sarah!
