Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 How long can it take to develop this condition? In my case, I noticed 7 months after I first noticed having thyroid problems to have problems with my eyes. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 How long can it take to develop this condition? In my case, I noticed 7 months after I first noticed having thyroid problems to have problems with my eyes. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 How long can it take to develop this condition? In my case, I noticed 7 months after I first noticed having thyroid problems to have problems with my eyes. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 Hi , For me, I had very minor symptoms on and off over several years and they always went away. Last April, 5 years post RAI, the eye disease hit me full force and I have been dealing with it since then. My theory is because RAI does NOT suppress the TSI antibodies, and there wasn't much left to my thyroid for those antibodies to attack, they started in with the eyes. I am on PTU, very low dose, for my eyes only, and on thyroid replacement hormone for my graves. The PTU is a non-traditional treatment for my eyes, it is not used for that, but I have very good doctors who will push the envelop along with me, in some circumstances. I refused eye radiation totally, and refused steroids unless I tried this, if this didn't work, then I would have followed my doctors recommendations for the steroids, much as I would have hated it. I do need to stress that this PTU therapy for my eyes is working for *me*, it does not mean it will work for everyone, nor does it mean it will work long term, but it is much easier to deal with than the side effects of the steroids, in my opinion, and has made life much easier. Take care, Jody _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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