Top docs--Betty

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In a message dated 5/9/2003 7:42:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

nbalant@... writes:

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> Some people also have problems with their eyes following RAI. This can be a

> part of Graves' disease.

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Thanks ,

I asked my Endo about my eyes, because a couple days after the RAI, my eyes

were bothering me. Kinda like I had sun glare. I could see but I couldn't

read anything. Everything ran together. It lasted less than 1/2 hour. I sat

down and closed my eyes for awhile. It didn't happen again, but my eyes are

watery a lot and tired.

When that happened I tried to see them in the mirror and they were so

dialated that there wasn't much white around the eyeballs.

I appreciate your help . I am wiser because of all of you. I wish I had

known about this list before I had the RAI done.

But, I will have much more knowledge for whatever comes up next and i will

know not to jump into anything.

Thanks so much

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. "

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Hi Betty,

The site thyroid-info.com has a listing of recommended thyroid doctors, by

region. You can click on the " Top Docs " link at the top of that page. Hopefully

you can find someone close to you.

A big problem after RAI involves getting your thyroid levels stabilized and

finding the right amount of thyroid replacement to take. Some people become more

hyperthyroid for a while while others quickly become hypothyroid. That seems to

take frequent blood testing and consultation by your doctor.

Some people also have problems with their eyes following RAI. This can be a part

of Graves' disease.

I'll leave your lab results for someone with more experience. Hopefully Elaine

or someone else will comment later in the day.

Hang in there!