Re: Re: thanks for you reply Doris

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Hi there,

It's nice to see many familiar names on the boards. I am feeling much less

anxious about everything knowing there are several people on ATDs for longer

terms. I was on such a tiny maintenance dose for long enough that I think I

could get there again and just keep cutting pills into fractions like

before.

Ruthie

Re: been away but back now with disappointing news

> Hi Ruthie,

> Sorry to hear of your relapse. I believe it is Granny that has

> been on Tap for over 20 years. I understand she is having some

> computer problems right now and is not online.

>

> I, on the other hand, have been taking Tapazole for just over 4

> years. I've been on an ultra low dose of just 2.5mg a day for over 2

> years. Currently I take 1.25mg a day.

>

> There is a mention in the book " Thyroid for Dummies " by Dr. Alan

> Rubin, of long term ATD use. It is in a special shaded box titled

> something along the lines of " my treatment preference " . In this

> section he says that he prefers ATD use to treat Graves, even long

> term ATD use because he has never bought the RAI then one pill a day

> line we are told. He goes on to say that if it's just one pill a

> day, then why not continue taking that one ATD a day?

>

> I agree with his way of thinking, that's why I've been on Tap for 4

> years. If need be, I will gladly take my small dose of Tapazole for

> the rest of my life. I'm regulated and happy with my Tap.

>

> Hope this helps!

>

> Doris

>

>

> > What I need to know is this....I recall someone on this list having

> > reported being on Tap for 20 + years. Please tell me...what are the

> > risks and have many people done this...stayed on Tap long term??

>

>

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