I’m new here too, but I have been struggling with managing my Graves for a number of years. I was diagnosed 4 years ago and was terrified of RAI, so I have been on Methimazole and then PTU and back to Methimazole. I regularly experience heart palpitations, Graves Rage, lack of focus, and fatigue. I have gained 15 lbs and muscle tone which was my goal. I am terrified of gaining any more weight.
According to Dr. my "numbers" are normal. But she said I could skip one day a week of the ATD because of fatigue.
I am considering a new Dr. but cannot find one who specializes in graves who takes new patients. And I am also considering RAI. I am afraid because I have 2 children and do not want to expose them to radiation. Also, I would much rather live hyper than hypo and figure once you’ve done RAI there’s no turning back.
Can anyone relate?
