Treating Graves Disease

[curlygirl1920]

I am a 33 yr old female who was diagnosed with Graves disease almost 2 yrs ago.  At this point it is pretty much out of control and I am having problems getting into see an Endo.  My TSH is .009, T3 1329 and T4 3.94.  I have had a numerous amount of symptoms develop over the last few months the one that concerns me the most is a constant feeling of someone chocking me.  Although my levels are extremely high I have still managed to gain 25lbs over the past year and a half.  It seems to affect every aspect of my life.  I have difficuty concentrating, falling asleep, stayin asleep and of course palpitations. I have had an ultrasound which I was told I had nodules.  This week I had an uptake and still waiting results.  I have scheduled appointments with an Endo although they keep moving my appointment further out.  So currently I am at the point where I am considering a partial thyroidectomy.  I have a huge fear of become hypo due to the common symptom of weight gain.  I have a very strong family history of obesity.
I am at my wits end, not sure of what to do until I get into an Endo. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you!

[cbread]

I have been on methimazole for almost two years and will probably roll off in the next two months...it was a long road- but worked for me.  I am down to a very small amount of methimazole per week... so try suppression meds if you are willing.  You don't necessarily gain weight so don't let that fear prevent you from getting better.  

[Kipp44]

Are you on medication? What are you on and what have you tried?

[IrishMike]

1/2 years a go and I recommend a total thyrodectemy and not the RAI. I did both.

With the thyroid gone the antibodies can no longer attack the gland and it is much easier to regulate with a hormone pill.

Either way (surgery and RAI) you will go hypo.

Good luck and may God bless you through this tough time it can be pure hell.