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in reply to: Want to have baby #1063001

I’m worried about the eye issues too, but I did have the endo say that who’s to tell I would not get worsening of the eye issues anyway. I’ll feel better after hearing what the opthamologist says. My issues are puffiness at the moment. No vision issues and they don’t appear larger to me.

Well I’m on the meds, so I guess I’ll see what happens to my levels before, if I choose, RAI. I proabably will not have it before a month anyway.

I did not have an antibodies test. Do you think I should request that?

My uptake test was 74.9% with normal being between 12-35% by the way. I had it in mid-December. If I do not have RAI until Feb/March, will I need to retake that test? So many questions……sorry!

I really do appreciate all of this. I hope I am not being a pest!

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in reply to: Want to have baby #1062997

Ok-Hmm… I asked the nurse if I had to be more regulated on meds before RAI. She said "no,’ and that they would not do the RAI if I was in the normal range. Once again, totally confused. I mean, what if I’m not regulated for a year??

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in reply to: Want to have baby #1062995

ok, in () are the limits given me
Free T4: 1.90H (.82-1.77)
TSH: <.006L (.45-4.500)
Triiodothyronine, free, Serum: 8.5H (2.0-4.4)

I completely get recovey time. While I would love to be fully recovered the next day, I know that is not realistic. I think these blood results also put that in perspective for me. I thought "Man, I’m gonna be the one in remission after 1 month of meds." Well, yeah right, that did not happen. I know that there is a minimum of 6 months after RAI for trying to get pregnant. I recognize that I may not be regulated even then, although I hope so. With my personality, at least knowing that there is a time frame is helpful. If I go with RAI, then at least I will not freak anymore about pregnancy, until 6 months have passed. It took me 5 and 6 months to get pregnant with my other 2, so I will also not expect to get pregnant on the first try either.

I’m feeling like as long as I take care of myself after RAI/surgery, then I have to leave it in God’s hands, b/c my faith helps me too.

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in reply to: Want to have baby #1062993

Sorry- this is my latest. I have been on methimazole for 4 week. My latest blood test results are:
Free T4: 1.90H
TSH: <.006L
Triiodothyronine, Free, Serum: 8.5 H (Is that just Free T3??)

Bad thing is that I do not have much to compare b/c my internist did the original blood work and did total T4 and T3.
My TSH was <.01L a month ago. So, this looks like I have gone even lower since treatment. Ok-whatever. How does that happen?

I was told to increase the meds from 20mg to 30mg. I will find out how to meet with a radiologist. If I decide RAI, then I have to stop the meds a week before. Is there anything I can do or convey to the radiologist in order to assure I would have only one dose of the RAI? One book I read stated that the size of your thyroid will impact this. How do I know my size? I have a large goider I guess. I don’t think it is visible, but you can feel it protrude from my neck. Does this put me at risk for needing a possible 2nd dose? Also, b/c my levels are still so high, does this put me at risk for needing a 2nd dose or thyroid storm? Maybe I should make a new post for this?

When I spoke with the nurse I actually had this feeling of calm and internal push for RAI.

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in reply to: Want to have baby #1062992

Even though there are times that I wish someone could make the decision for me, I am actually very thankful that everyone here will give their expereince but not pressure me to do what they did or did not do. It is amazing how another site made me feel this way.

I go from peace to a true basketcase over this. I have found comfort in finding this site’s advice and experience. I feel less alone. Maybe my opthomologist appointment results will help steer me in a direction. I’ll probably be on here a million more times before then. ” title=”Wink” />

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in reply to: Want to have baby #1062987

OK- I just saw 2 endocronologists today and discussed RAI and surgery. They both seem to be more in favor of RAI. I had bloodwork, so hopefully I will get those results tomorrow. I will see an optomologist next week as well.

I keep flipping from RAI to surgery and back. While surgery seems to be the best in the end for me, I really don’t want to go under anethesia. Why do so many people regret having RAI? Are those just the people who seek out the boards for advice and support?

I have to try and take it day by day. At least once a decision is made I can just look forward and try to get stabalized.

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in reply to: Want to have baby #1062985

Thank you all so much for your thoughts and expereinces. It is SO helpful to speak with people who have gone through it. I have an appointment with my endo tomorrow and also a second opinion endo later tomorrow as well. This will be a very hard decision. While I really don’t like the thought of surgery, I am very fearful of possible effects of RAI given that my eyes are already bothering me. I feel so much more hopeful now though than I have in a while. Thank you again. Any other ideas are appreciated!

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in reply to: Want to have baby #1062976

Thank you for the input! I was against RAI, just out of fear mostly. It sounds like maybe my best option if I want another baby. I don’t know if I can handle the risks of being on the hyperT meds while pregnant.

Should I fear the effects of being HypoT after RAI?

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