Re: Re: PRIVATE: graves list post- U.

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> There is such a thing as quality of life. I'm very sorry that I have to

> depend on a doctor for the rest of my life at all times. If I wouldn't

have

> chosen RAI, I'd have a 30%-50% chance of not being dependent for the rest

of

> my life on a medication and what a physician decides is right for me (and

> more of a chance partially).

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Darn if you didn't just wake me up on this one! I never really considered

this aspect of the disease before. I think you just put the finger precisely

on what I hate most about this disease. Loss of control. Depending on a

doctor (who we know can be unreliable). As much as I hate my levels going up

and down and changing how I feel, at least I know it's my body doing it. I'm

not dependent on meds yet. So I'm going to quit whining (quite so much,

anyway) and count my blessings for a change!

Thanks for the attitude adjustment Sometimes we need to walk a bit in

someone else's shoes to change our perspective.