Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
Hello. It's been awhile. I went into remission for the last year, but over the past two months I was feeling terrible again, so I had some labs done. Just as I suspected, Graves is back. So, here we go again...
The dr is pushing for surgery or rai. I won't do rai, so he pushes for surgery. I just don't know what to do! I hear/read all the cons no matter what path is chosen. Seems like there isn't any good answer.
We were going to start trying for another baby in August... I guess we'll have to put that off now. But, I sure don't know what to do!
Anyway, just wanted to say hi and that I'm back. Hope everyone is doing well.
Laura
The dr is pushing for surgery or rai. I won't do rai, so he pushes for surgery. I just don't know what to do! I hear/read all the cons no matter what path is chosen. Seems like there isn't any good answer.
We were going to start trying for another baby in August... I guess we'll have to put that off now. But, I sure don't know what to do!
Anyway, just wanted to say hi and that I'm back. Hope everyone is doing well.
Laura
Why not just get back on the ATD until you can make the decision as to what to do in the future?
In order to have a successful remission, the TSI needs to be under 50. But it also depends on what the TRAb is doing as well, if it's in the blocking or stimulating mode.
Also watch for the triggers in what you eat/drink. People find that to make the remission last longer or forever, they continue to watch out for the triggers.
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