[susandemarco]

in reply to: RAI or NO…What is Your Opinion!!…HELP! #1070825

Thank you for your input. I appreciate you sharing your experience with me, as sometimes I feel so confused and helpless.
Hearing your story at least gives me some hope that maybe I do have some control over this disease.

Thanks again,
Susan

[susandemarco]

in reply to: RAI or NO…What is Your Opinion!!…HELP! #1070823

Hi Ski,
You mentioned that you had RAI. How long ago did you have it and have you gained a lot of weight since. Also is it much harder
to maintain the weight that you feel comfortable at.

I am sorry if I am sounding vein, but even at my age I really would not like gaining twenty or thirty pounds, as it is not healthy either.

Thanks again,
Susan

[susandemarco]

in reply to: RAI or NO…What is Your Opinion!!…HELP! #1070821

I have the same feeling about RAI. One minute I think I will do it then I read something and change my mind. I have been on
and off PTU for the last 20 years since first being diagnosed. Currently I am on a low dose.

I am trying do find some people who have taken the RAI that I could talk to who have positive results and who have not gained alot
weight.

Thanks,
Sue

[susandemarco]

in reply to: RAI or NO…What is Your Opinion!!…HELP! #1070819

Hi,
I am 62 years of age and was diagnosed with GD twenty years age. My dr. at the time put me on PTU for a year and a half and I went into
remission for about seven years. Since then I have been in and out of remission with the use of PTU. About three months ago my GD
returned and my endo recommended RAI,but I opted to go back onto a low dose of PTU everyday. Currently I feel fine taking this dose and
if I can will continue.

I feel the same as most people in that it is a very hard decision, but for now I will continue with the low dose PtU.

bEST OF lUCK,
sUSAN

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