Hi! I am newly diagnosed with Graves as well and sound in a very similar position. I am seeing a specialist at Stanford University Hospital so I feel I’m in good hands. I live in Shanghai, China – just happened to be visiting my parents in California when my symptoms spun out of control – Previously I had an excuses for the symptoms (Stress, not sleeping, etc.)
He advised me to do the RAI because of my traveling and being in China – less complicated to manage and not too many Hyper risks. However, I can’t do it until Aug 3rd because he wanted to "cool me off" on meds first so I wouldn’t storm. However, now after reading 2 books, several articles and this site – I am officially confused! Some love RAI and some seem to come out worse! So, I just emailed my doctor this morning saying I want to TRY meds for a year first before I make any irreversible decision – if he agrees – he is much more knowledgable than I – so I think I will defer if he believes too risky and best plan.
All that being said – there is a GREAT Endocrinologist in Hong Kong that I just discovered through a friends recommendation. Send me a private message if you would like his name and contact info. He travels to Shanghai every 6 weeks, so this is making me feel better to try meds.
I lived in HK before and it is FABULOUS! Please don’t let Graves ruin such a great opportunity for you!
Keep in touch!
