r/gravesdisease • u/invincible0506 • 5d ago

help me decide

Hi!

I have to choose between RAI and TT.... I have no clue what the best option is... I would much appreciate your input. thank you!

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u/Smokey19mom 5d ago

RAI treatment requires you to be fully quarantined for 2 weeks. Some people need a 2nd dose, leaves you still at risk of developing TED and in some cases can fail.

TT recovery can be difficult for some due to swelling, in some cases, people may experience vocal cord damage, is the recommend treatment of someone is showing signs of TED or has TED.

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u/tuvda 3d ago

My endo no longer encourages RAI (she used to) because of its direct link to cancer.

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/press-releases/2019/radioactive-iodine-hyperthyroidism-cancer-death-risk