You suffer needlessly and the side effects cause slow permanent damage to your body, particularly your heart. If your eyes are involved it can distort your vision and alter your physical appearance.
Its not going to kill you quickly....it takes its time and tortures you along the way.
Just wanted to point out, Thyroid issues are hereditary. No matter what treatment you opt for your children have a higher risk for thyroid issues.
It's hit and miss in my family. After g-g-grandma, grandfather, mother, me having it my kids run a higher chance. But with that same linage of hypo/hyper thyroidism....I am one of 9 kids in that mix and I am the only one to inherit it. (IE 8 normal siblings, with only 1 showing thyroid issues)
With Graves, no matter what treatment you opt for the message is GET IT TREATED.
Glad the treatment is working for you, and you're feeling better.View Thread