Sigh. Latest bloodwork still shows that I'm hyper. I was hoping that when I went off Synthroid, that my TSH would go back up. My new doc is steering me toward RAI/ablation. I don't know how I feel about that. On one hand, I haven't yet has good luck with Methimazole in that it put me into a hypo state no matter the dose. On the other hand, ablation seems so permanent. I know that thyroid eye disease (which I have not yet been diagnoses with) can get worse after ablation. I haven't actually talked to the doc yet, so nothing is set in stone. I still feel so lost as far as really trusting my docs. I have only met the new one once, and don't know that I feel confident enough in her to destroy an organ based on the strength of her advice.
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11-20-2012, 01:51 PM #1
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11-22-2012, 06:15 AM #2
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Sorry to read this Indy, I know it's been a long road for you. For me it was a great relief after my surgical thyroid removal, but my situation was far more advanced. I had the bulging eyes, among other things, and that went away after the surgery. I've been told one still actually does protrude a tiny amount but no one can tell without special tools.
I know you won't let her rush you into something you aren't comfortable with and you will tell her your concerns. Hang in there and I hope you are able to get this under control soon regardless of the method.
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11-22-2012, 11:33 AM #3
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Indy, that's so frustrating. I'd be hesitant to proceed on that course as well. I'd lean towards waiting and seeing, especially since you've been feeling better since stopping Synthroid. Maybe see what the next blood tests say, buying time to get to know the doctor better.
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11-25-2012, 02:05 PM #4
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I am coming to this thread very late, but I also have Hashi's. I had to fight my PCP just to be tested. It was my psychiatrist who actually put all the pieces together (long term hypo, colitis attack, etc.). One thing that may help is going gluten free. Apologies if this has already been brought up in this thread. Thyroid issues are simply miserable, as is Hashi's. it is hard to deal with a moving target.
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