September 19th, 2009
Grave Disease and RAI
I”ve suffered from grave disease for nearly a decade and spend hundreds of ringgit on medical fee. It feels like I’m in a roller coaster , going up and down and over again, with my fluctuating weight, and my hair loss. I’m scheduled for radioactive iodine treatment(RAI) in 3 weeks’ time and now I’m having 2nd thought. I’ve been wondering why all the doctors I’ve come in contact with pushed me to do RAI? That would make 5 doctors to date! They told me its the best for me and that it’s safe. But what I’ve found out online about the possible risks was scary and disturbing and it’s enough to give me sleepless nights. It could give me sore throat that can last for years! (quote one woman : It felt like I was being strangled 24/7), worsen my bulging eye, weight gain, hair loss. On top of that, the steriods that would be given to reduce inflammation carries its own side effects. i.e. diabetes, bone thinning, weight gain, depression and anxiety and loss of sleep. Omgosh it felt like my whole life will be dramatically change by just drinking a glass of water. Mind you, its the iodine solution I’m talking about here. I leave my life to the hands of the good Lord and see what will happen after the 6th of October…
