hyper vs hypo

[hln001]

I was first diag of overactive thyroid (hyper) in 2002 after havin a baby and havin severe stress in my marriage; i was on cabimazole for a few months and then seemed to get better and came off meds (no blood checks were given til now).  After going thru severe stress again i was diag with hyper and so was given same meds but told i could not stay on them for more than a year or so and would have to make a decision for either surgery or rai (radioactive iodine) but either way would become hypo more than likely).  I understand its easier to trea and safer than having hyper but ive also heard that symptoms are weight gain, memory loss etc...surely if the right prescription of hypo drugs are given then these symptoms would be minimal?  

Im probably going for the rai as ive been told its safer and less intrusive (but who really knows!) altho the idea of being away from my 9 yr old son for 3 weeks doesnt fill me with happiness.

Can anyone tell me if hypo can be managed properly?  thank you

[hln001]

yeah i've read different things.  Are you ok now? would you recommend RAI?

  

[Totie]

I had RAI & did not have to stay away from my son for 3 weeks, mine was like 3 days.