Guest guest Posted September 24, 2001 Report Share Posted September 24, 2001 Hi Betty, I will go and put you on no mail right now. W >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How can you change your status to "No Mail"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2001 Report Share Posted September 24, 2001 Hi Betty, I will go and put you on no mail right now. W >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How can you change your status to "No Mail"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 Sandy, I am so glad that your friend was insistant. Not many people around here have heard of RAI. Well, I did it, now I want to do whatever I can to make it work. I upped my dose of vitamin C. I already take vitamins. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am also trying to keep a positive attitude here. Do you know anything about how high the doses of the iodine can be? Just wondering where 12 mci or mcu fits in. Thanks again Betty PS If your are expecting an answer from me, and you don't get it, please email me back with a friendly reminder. " To err is human; to forgive, divine. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 Sandy, thanks so much for sharing your story. It just makes me feel better knowing that you all understand what I am up against. Again, thanks so very much. I have a call into my Endo right now, because of my eyes hurting. Betty PS If your are expecting an answer from me, and you don't get it, please email me back with a friendly reminder. " To err is human; to forgive, divine. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 My dr only mentioned RAI, and had all the tests done so he could talk me into it. Unfortunately I don't think they really want to be bothered with dealing with HyperT. I dunno if they're just taught in school that it's the lesser of two evils, but mine never offered surgery. I had a friend who was diagnosed with Thyroid Storm at her well woman exam and she'd sent me some links cuz I was curious about what she was going through since I had so many of the same symptoms, just hadn't had my thyroid checked in years. If I remember correctly, both Endo's I've been to both suggested RAI yet, they never once discussed the meds till I told them I would not be willing to just nuke my thyroid if there was a chance it could get better. I do know, that if my friend hadn't been so insistant on not having it done, and hadn't shared some links with me on it, once my diagnosis came back, I'd have let them talk me into it also. Sometimes I have to wonder if they don't have a script they go by to give their speech. Sigh Sandy Original Message: ----------------- From: thebetzz@... Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 09:21:42 EDT To: graves_support Subject: RAI Question <html><body> <tt> I keep thinking about my Endo recommending RAI for me. I was so ignorant of <BR> all these. I wish I had found you guys before I had the RAI done.<BR> Does the fact that I have n 2 nodules on my right side make a difference as <BR> to why he recommended the RAI? I am only asking for opinions. I know that we <BR> can't read him mind. Second choice he gave me was surgery. Now, I am wishing <BR> I had gone for the surgery.<BR> How many of you have had the RAI?<BR> I am putting a call in for him this morning about my eyes.<BR> Thank you all for your help.<BR> Betty<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> PS If your are expecting an answer from me, and you don't get it, please <BR> email me back with a friendly reminder.<BR> " To err is human; to forgive, divine. " <BR> <BR> <BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 honestly, I was so disinterested when they even mentioned the RAI and it was close to the Holidays, so I just ignored them. At first it was close to Thanksgiving and I knew I was gonna spend it with my son, dil and grandkids, so I put off decisions since it just didn't seem like the right time. Then it was Christmas time, and not a good time either, even If I'd agreed with the dr. I do remember them saying something similar to getting the dose " right " so that I'd not have to have a second dose, and something about that just made me real uneasy. I wish I had answers for you, but I've had such a rough time with dr's on the thyroid go-round that I sometimes just want to scream. I had such a brain fog, most days I had not a clue what I'd read or heard about anything to do with thyroid. I am having problems with my eyes though, as the eyelids swell, and I'd thought it was because of allergies. I'm not so sure my eye problems are not from the Graves now that I'm doing more reading. ( I definately have problems with blurred vision a lot). My next step is to buy Elaine's book and hopefully I can retain something from it. I've started taking vitamins for the first time in my life on a regular basis, and instead of going back with paxil for my pms, i've started taking a Midol PMS extra strength which is helping me (I think) and I also added the CO Q10 and Vit C I'd read about. I have to admit, something is making me feel better and labs won't be done again till this month, near the end of May. I've got lots more questions though for my DR since I found this group. I'm sure somebody will know the answers to the questions you have and will post soon. I do have to say this is the best group for more detailed answers on questions that are presented. :-) Sandy Original Message: ----------------- From: thebetzz@... Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 12:55:21 EDT To: graves_support Subject: Re: Betty <html><body> <tt> <BR> Sandy,<BR> I am so glad that your friend was insistant.<BR> Not many people around here have heard of RAI.<BR> Well, I did it, now I want to do whatever I can to make it work.<BR> I upped my dose of vitamin C. I already take vitamins.<BR> Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am also trying to keep a positive <BR> attitude here.<BR> Do you know anything about how high the doses of the iodine can be? Just <BR> wondering where 12 mci or mcu fits in.<BR> -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 LOL at the granddaughters comment! Yep, i hated all the extra emails but I can't help but feel that some of the things that got me to where I am physically were there long before (emotionally) and it's sure nice to be able to do something around the house that looks like it's been paid attention to. I'm afraid without her I'd have sunk into the deepest pit and I was well on my way. :-) Sandy Original Message: ----------------- From: thebetzz@... Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 12:19:40 EDT To: graves_support Subject: Re: Betty....and anybody with this dilemma....... <html><body> <tt> <BR> Hi Sandy,<BR> I used to subscribe to the flylady. I gave it up a long time ago, but I want <BR> to tell you that one thing stuck with me. LOL<BR> I have a very clean and shiny sink. One day my 6 yr. old Granddaughter said <BR> to me " Grandma you like your sink don't you? " <BR> It does work though doing it her way.<BR> Thanks for posting this. I had forgotten about her.<BR> Betty<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> PS If your are expecting an answer from me, and you don't get it, please <BR> email me back with a friendly reminder.<BR> " To err is human; to forgive, divine. " <BR> <BR> <BR> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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