shrinking hot nodules with alternative treatment?

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Hi everyone,

I'm sure you have had this question many, many times. But I have a hot

nodule that causes moderate to severe hyperthyroidism. I'm a 29 year

old female. Graves was ruled out. I've been on Tapazole and beta

blockers for 2 and a half years. The meds have controlled my levels

somewhat, but I've had to adjust them constantly. Sometimes I go hypo,

sometimes, I stay hyper, and have only managed to be euthyroid for a

few months. I was just on 15mg of tapazole and now would have to go on

20, which I've been told is a lot.

I've seen 4 different endocrinologists, and they've all recommended I

get the radioactive iodine treatment. And I've been uncomfortable with

the prospect every since I was diagnosed. It seems like I am a good

candidate for the procedure however, since my entire thyroid is asleep

because my nodule is so overactive. So if I did the radioactive

iodine, it would probably only destroy the nodule. I've been told that

I have only a 40% chance of becoming hypo eventually. If I had Graves,

I would almost definitely be hypo.

My question is if anybody knows of anyone who has CURED themselves of

hyperthyroidism due to a toxic nodule with alternative treatment.

Right now, it seems like the only way I can cure myself of hyperT is

if I shrink my nodules. I've read about herbal remedies and such, but

I want to know if anybody KNOWS someone who actually did it. If I find

someone who actually has done this, I might forego the RAI. If I

haven't I think I'll go ahead with it.

If anyone knows someone who has shrunk their nodule(s), please let me

know! I am meeting with my endo tomorrow and need to tell her once and

for all if I'm going to get this treatment.

Thanks!