Glowing in the Dark???

[Guest guest]

Can you refresh my memory on how long you've been on the meds? I noticed you

mentioned it's only your second visit? I noticed that your visit states that

only T3 and T4 where checked. Do they not have FT3 and FT4 tests there?

I am definately against RAI. I know here in the U.S. it's customary for most

dr's to say RAI is the way to go, but I just don't happen to agree. I've had 3

dr's tell me this 'theory' which I'm sure they themselves have not done. I

personally think that a drop from 20 to 5 mgs of Anti Thyroid drugs is a little

too steep for my comfort. I take something for the heart palpitations which

also takes care of my bp too, but I've also been told those are not good to just

'stop cold turkey'. Is a Consultant the same as a Dr?

Sandy~Houston

Glowing in the Dark???

Hi out there,

had my 2nd. visit with my consultant today. Blood results are T4=5.0,

T3=1.6 (bloods were taken on a day when I felt good!!!) and as a consequence

consultant has dropped my Carbimazole from 20 mgs daily to just 5mg daily

and wants me to stop my Beta Blocker ( 80mgs. Half Inderal sustained

release).

Then she hit me with the RAI option. I'm not sure how I feel about this

because A) seems weird to suggest blasting my thyroid then needing thyroxine

for the rest of my life she offered the alternative treatment of well

observed Carbimazole therapy for 12-18 months (or as required), then trying

to drop the meds entirely (or at leat until my thyroid becomes hyper again).

I also have an underlying and as yet undiagnosed neurological condition

which may be Parkinsons Disease and I need to get the thyroid under control

to allow for an accurate diagnosis of this second critical illness.

I am looking for a simple straight answer to the question " Does RAI work any

better than ATDs and is it truly safe? "

Hmmm??

Thanks in advance.

Bob Q (Scotland)

[Guest guest]

Hi out there,

had my 2nd. visit with my consultant today. Blood results are T4=5.0,

T3=1.6 (bloods were taken on a day when I felt good!!!) and as a consequence

consultant has dropped my Carbimazole from 20 mgs daily to just 5mg daily

and wants me to stop my Beta Blocker ( 80mgs. Half Inderal sustained

release).

Then she hit me with the RAI option. I'm not sure how I feel about this

because A) seems weird to suggest blasting my thyroid then needing thyroxine

for the rest of my life she offered the alternative treatment of well

observed Carbimazole therapy for 12-18 months (or as required), then trying

to drop the meds entirely (or at leat until my thyroid becomes hyper again).

I also have an underlying and as yet undiagnosed neurological condition

which may be Parkinsons Disease and I need to get the thyroid under control

to allow for an accurate diagnosis of this second critical illness.

I am looking for a simple straight answer to the question " Does RAI work any

better than ATDs and is it truly safe? "

Hmmm??

Thanks in advance.

Bob Q (Scotland)