Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Hello group! I am new here, just signed on a week ago and have been trying to read all the messages. Since there are so many, I decided to just jump in and say hello. I am hoping to find someone or many who share my situation. I was diagnosed in 2000 with hyperthyroidism at the age of 50. I started taking drugs and having routine blood tests, but then my right eye started bulging. Each month my test results would go up and down the scale. After two years of drugs and no improvement, my doctor wanted to do radioactive iodine. I told her I needed to think about it. I've been thinking for almost 8 months and have not come to any decision. I stopped going to the doctors, stopped the meds and decided to just go on with my normal life. I do see an opthalmologist who has been watching my eye for over a year. He says my condition is very mild and has suggested doing steriods in January. Has anyone had steriods and has it helped? I am concerned that I might have to surrender to the radioactive iodine treatement because lately I have been having lots of heart palpatations - especially at night - my heart beats so fast and so loud I find it hard to sleep. So I am thinking the treatment is my only choice. Is it? Look forward to hearing from anyone who is more educated than I am on this subject. Thanks for listening and everyone, do have a Merry Christmas. Maggie Happy Holidays To all, Best wishes for a happy holiday and healthy New year. With warm regards, Zoey http://holidays.blastcomm.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Hello group! I am new here, just signed on a week ago and have been trying to read all the messages. Since there are so many, I decided to just jump in and say hello. I am hoping to find someone or many who share my situation. I was diagnosed in 2000 with hyperthyroidism at the age of 50. I started taking drugs and having routine blood tests, but then my right eye started bulging. Each month my test results would go up and down the scale. After two years of drugs and no improvement, my doctor wanted to do radioactive iodine. I told her I needed to think about it. I've been thinking for almost 8 months and have not come to any decision. I stopped going to the doctors, stopped the meds and decided to just go on with my normal life. I do see an opthalmologist who has been watching my eye for over a year. He says my condition is very mild and has suggested doing steriods in January. Has anyone had steriods and has it helped? I am concerned that I might have to surrender to the radioactive iodine treatement because lately I have been having lots of heart palpatations - especially at night - my heart beats so fast and so loud I find it hard to sleep. So I am thinking the treatment is my only choice. Is it? Look forward to hearing from anyone who is more educated than I am on this subject. Thanks for listening and everyone, do have a Merry Christmas. Maggie Happy Holidays To all, Best wishes for a happy holiday and healthy New year. With warm regards, Zoey http://holidays.blastcomm.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Hello group! I am new here, just signed on a week ago and have been trying to read all the messages. Since there are so many, I decided to just jump in and say hello. I am hoping to find someone or many who share my situation. I was diagnosed in 2000 with hyperthyroidism at the age of 50. I started taking drugs and having routine blood tests, but then my right eye started bulging. Each month my test results would go up and down the scale. After two years of drugs and no improvement, my doctor wanted to do radioactive iodine. I told her I needed to think about it. I've been thinking for almost 8 months and have not come to any decision. I stopped going to the doctors, stopped the meds and decided to just go on with my normal life. I do see an opthalmologist who has been watching my eye for over a year. He says my condition is very mild and has suggested doing steriods in January. Has anyone had steriods and has it helped? I am concerned that I might have to surrender to the radioactive iodine treatement because lately I have been having lots of heart palpatations - especially at night - my heart beats so fast and so loud I find it hard to sleep. So I am thinking the treatment is my only choice. Is it? Look forward to hearing from anyone who is more educated than I am on this subject. Thanks for listening and everyone, do have a Merry Christmas. Maggie Happy Holidays To all, Best wishes for a happy holiday and healthy New year. With warm regards, Zoey http://holidays.blastcomm.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Hi every one Sorry it has been so long my Computer has been down for two weeks, I want to wish every one a Blessed happy and healthy Holiday with your family and friends and a wonderful New Year Hugs & Love Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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