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Radioiodine treatment for grave disease

I ve been diagnosed with grave diseases 6 months ago, The doctor recommended to do radioiodine treatement, but I refused it, because im not ready to letting go my thyroid and taking syntroid for the rest of my life, kinda scared actually thinking that i will loose 1of my body part and i heard when u dont have thyroid anymore you become fat,,,,
any suggestion? is this treatment safe?
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I had it 11 months ago and if I didnt...I wouldnt be typing this posting.
There is a lot of controversy over RAI but I came through it ok like many others.
No matter what treatment you decide upon, it does need work and dedication from you to get back on the road to wellness.
I suggest you research as much as you can on both TT and RAI.
There are a lot against RAI and a lot against TT (thyroidectomy) and realistically, no operation or proceedure doesnt carry some form of risks.
Even having a tooth pulled can become risky (infection etc).
Personally, I wouldnt have any permanent treatment done on the thyroid unless I really had too.
I would try anti-thyroid meds and stay on them to research as much as you can (not unless they are not solving the problem).
Take a look at my 'before and after' pics in my profile.
They will tell the whole story.
I have actually lost 4 kilograms (about 9lbs) since the last one (yellow top) was taken.
And if the truth be known, I would rather be 'fat' than dead.
Sorry to be blunt but that was the choice I was given.
Research all you can and talk to your Doctor about it.
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