Got test results today

[tikilyn]

Hi, Well today I received my uptake test results and they are not good. The dr. says that my Thyroid  took 100% of the iodine.  I'm so sad, scared and very nervous to say the least. The Dr. is still pushing RAI,  I start PTU tomorrow and he told me that this would not work from me (to put me in remission).

I'm so heartborken too. My husband and I are planning on taking a trip at the end of this month. I was told that I can't do anything that would make my heartrate excelarate. No hiking, kayaking, no snorlking, no parashooting or parasailing.  Ok I'm sorry I didn't mean to dump this on you.

Anyways back to my question. I don't really like this doctor. I feel as though he is trying to pressure me into making a decission quick and I can't.  He's also talks to me like I'm on a death bed or something and I know this is serious but still.  

Should I change doctor or just wait it out?  Also is surgery easier than the RAI drug?  I'm not sure what I want to do. I'm kinda of scared of surgery like I"m not going to die or something. Also the RAI scareds me too.  Which is the lesser evils?

Thanks everyong

[tikilyn]

I just wanted to say thanks for the resurrance in changing dr.s .  I needed that

[ifupleze]

If you are not happy with this doctor, by all means go to another.  There is no harm in getting a second opinion.  I have not had to experience RAI or surgery.  There are others here that can answer your question better than i can, so keep checking your post.  It might take a little while to get a reply, but someone here can relate to your dilema.