Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 Hi all, Let me introduce myself. (Idont know why I didnt look up for a list like this earlier) I am 37, live in Sydney Australia. Was diagnosed with hyperth., in Dec 96. (self-diagnosed actually). found I had swollen glands on either side of the neck and did some research and everything pointed to either throat cancer or hyperthro., went to the doc and asked for blood tests and was confirmed with graves disease. Mine is the agrressive version. Have had two rai treatments 12 months apart, each reduced the reading considerably only to have it return once again in a high reading. I have become used to the problem with the thyroid itself. The problems with hair loss at the top of the head and TED is the area I would like help in. I have discussed the TED with an opthalmologist and eye surgeon. The risk for me to surgically correct the proposis (spell?) of the eyes is 1% for vision loss and 10% for double vision. If both risks were at 1% then I would have had the surgery for vanity's sake. Has anyone successfully treated their eyes and what about hair loss? I would be grateful for any information. Many thanks and kind regards to all, Ersilia Vitale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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