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Originally Posted by archimeech  Jen, I'm totally confused. When they gave me an iradiated iodine pill for my hyperthyroidism, it totally killed my thyroid and I'm now on Synthroid. I don't understand what kind of test you're talking about. I also have Graves and the Docs around here all told me that this was the best solution for treating my Hyperthyoid. About 3 months after my treatment my thyroid stopped working and then my level dropped way low and I mecame very lethargic and cold. I've been taking Synthroid now for almost 4 years and never has anyone said that I will ever regain any Thyroid activity?
This wasn't a test, but a high dose given to render my thyroid inert. they told me to stay away from kissing my kids, my wife, and to be careful around any women of child bearing age. I'm assuming yours was a low level test of some sort, but I read the thread poster as having the same treatment I had... |
Same here for my mom ...
She did the irradiation treatment and is on thryroid pills for LIFE .. her levels are tested to make sure she's on track, and meds ocassionally adjusted.
My baby sis went the surgery route and had her thyroid completely removed, because she had 2 small children (under the age of 4) at home and was told she wouldn't be able to hold them for a time, and she was also concerned about any affects it might have on any future children she might have. She, of course, since she doesn't have a Thyroid Gland any more, is on Thyroid meds for the rest of her life.
Both my Mom and baby sis have Grave's Disease. I think they both take Levoxyl.
