Graves Disease returning after RAI Treatment?

I have Graves Disease and elected not to have the radioactive iodine therapy. Mine is not that severe. But in my research of the disease, I found that many people have the RAI done more than once. The doctors try to go a little overboard, which is why most people end up having hypothyroidism after the procedure. They don't want to have to repeat the procedure if they can avoid it. But it's not an exact science, and sometimes things are mis-calculated and the procedure has to be repeated to kill enough cells so that the disease does not return. I would get in to see your endocrinologist as soon as possible. If you are relapsing, you need medical treatment.

Wow that sound exactly like the hand eczema I used to have. Tiny clumps of blisters that itched like crazy. Nothing given to me helped.

I'm not trying to push Primal/Paleo on you but I have done some reading on marksdailyapple.com and a lot of people have dealt with autoimmune diseases and have had success at controlling them by going Paleo/Primal. Maybe you should check the forums over there and search "Graves disease" or "thyroid". I just did and found some information but my computer is soooooo slow (it's old).

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last year. Not really an autoimmune disease but have learned by experimenting that the grains and sugars I was eating all the time was causing it. (muscle and joint pain, no energy, bad sleep; I felt like I had the flu with no fever). The doctor couldn't tell me this - she gave me a pill and I couldn't afford it. And most doctors these days just treat (preferably with a pill) and don't try to find out the underlying cause so they can heal you. Since I cut grains out of my diet my whole body has changed inside and out.

I have Graves Disease and elected not to have the radioactive iodine therapy. Mine is not that severe. But in my research of the disease, I found that many people have the RAI done more than once. The doctors try to go a little overboard, which is why most people end up having hypothyroidism after the procedure. They don't want to have to repeat the procedure if they can avoid it. But it's not an exact science, and sometimes things are mis-calculated and the procedure has to be repeated to kill enough cells so that the disease does not return. I would get in to see your endocrinologist as soon as possible. If you are relapsing, you need medical treatment.

I have had Graves Disease for 3 years. I don't know if I should do the RI. I take 5 mg of Tapazole. I am seeing a third doctor next week. Please message me if you have advice. I have had no reaction except weight gain.

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in November 2009 had the RAI Treatment in Feburary of 2010. I went hypo and gained about 30 lbs because of it. The procedure is so easy, you just take a pill and avoid people and children for about 3 days. They say that you might have some throat soreness, and I might have had a smidge, but that was the only side effect, other than going hypo(which they said would most likely happen). I am on levothyroxine now and take it once daily to keep my levels in the "normal range." I still find it difficult to loose weight, but with MFP, its coming off slowly but steadily

I had RAI treatment 12 days ago. I had been not feeling great for over a year and practically bedridden for 3 months. I finally ended up in ER and was diagnosed with hyperthyroid. My TSH level was so low it registered as trace amount. After going through with the other test it was determined that it was caused from Graves Disease. My question is how long after the RAI before you start feeling any better. I'm 5'4" and down to 94lbs. They did give me Atenenol to control heart palpations but I still get dizzy walking. I know everyone's recovery is different but I would like an idea of how long before I'm not fatigued all the time and other symptoms. Also once my hyperthyroid is taken care of what the Graves Disease itself is going to effect me. Thank You I appreciate any advice.