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I've have been diagnosed with Grave's disease for 9 years. I'm currently on 5 pills daily of PTU.
I had the same Dr for 8 years, & his treatment option was always to do the
radioactive iodine when I was done breastfeeding. We moved to a new state a year ago.
My new Dr/Drs are recommending surgery. I have two big nodules. One is 7cm, & the 4 cm.
My goiter is large. It's noticable. My biopsy came back normal. They are recommending
surgery b/c they say that the RAI most likely won't shrink the nodules, & surgery afer
RAI is more involved. ?? I REALLY don't want surgery.
I was under the assumption for SO long that RAI would work.
Any input??
Thanks.
I had the same Dr for 8 years, & his treatment option was always to do the
radioactive iodine when I was done breastfeeding. We moved to a new state a year ago.
My new Dr/Drs are recommending surgery. I have two big nodules. One is 7cm, & the 4 cm.
My goiter is large. It's noticable. My biopsy came back normal. They are recommending
surgery b/c they say that the RAI most likely won't shrink the nodules, & surgery afer
RAI is more involved. ?? I REALLY don't want surgery.
I was under the assumption for SO long that RAI would work.
Any input??
Thanks.
I don't have issues swallowing. Really only bothers me if I raise my hands, or if I have
a cold it can make the cough a little worse.
Have you had a thyroidectomy?
Thanks for your input.
a cold it can make the cough a little worse.
Have you had a thyroidectomy?
Thanks for your input.
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