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I have a diagnosis of Graves desease and underwent radioiodine treatment 2 months ago

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janice19523
janice19523

I am now taking Levothyroxin (50 micrograms) daily. Does this mean I'm cured of Graves and now basically hypothyroid or does 'Graves' have the ability to cause other problems?

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  • linda187
    linda187 janice19523

    Posted

    RAI does not cure Graves and yes Graves has the ability to cause other problems like Graves eye disease.
    • janice19523
      janice19523 linda187

      Posted

      Thanks Linda for reminding me, I should have remembered that threat as my sister has developed glaucoma. Luckily I don't have any signs of eye desease, but do have swelling and pain in my legs and was wondering if this may improve now?
  • emily28486
    emily28486 janice19523

    Posted

    Hi Janice, I hve Graves disease too and possibly going to get the Radio iodine in a couple of months as I am scared of a relapse. Just wondering how do you feel now 2 months later? Any regrets? Have you any signs of weight gain since being Under Active? Do you feel better?

    Sorry very personal questions and not answering your question above.

    regards Emily

    • janice19523
      janice19523 emily28486

      Posted

      Hi Emily, I have no regrets so far. I decided it was by far a better option than surgery further down the road. I feel more like my old self, still having trouble loosing weight and still have swelling and pain in my legs but my mood swings tiredness are so much improved.
  • emily28486
    emily28486 janice19523

    Posted

    Thanks Janice for your reply, it has really helped me. I wish you all the best and I hope your leg swelling gets better. 
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