Guest guest Posted June 22, 2003 Report Share Posted June 22, 2003 Hi , My endocrinologist is part of a well-respected endocrine practice in my state's capital. She told me that all three options for Graves' (with surgery being the third) had drawbacks and mentioned antithyroid meds as the first choice of the three. She cautioned me to get a blood test done any time I had a sore throat or fever to watch for the dangerous side effects. But she also said she'd had only two cases of side effects on ATDs, one with liver problems and the other with agranulocytosis (the white blood cell problem), and that both individuals had recovered. This doctor is familiar with current research on Graves', so I think her opinion is as valid (or more so) than what you're being told. I know it's tough to have to argue with your doctors when you're sick, and I know I'm really lucky on that score. Best wishes, B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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