TT vs Staying on Carbimazole

[Platypus8]

I have toxic nodules on both sides of my thyroid and now have a date for a total thyroid Tony later this month. It is such a big step and I am not sure I am doing the right thing. I know where I stand on my current regime but have been told long term Carbimazole use will cause liver damage and is not recommended. I understand TT is irreversible and I will be on meds for life which my body may or may not work well with.

I understand that ultimately, this is my choice, however, knowledge is power so if anyone has any insight into this world they can share I would be really grateful. Time is short before the decision will need to be final.

[Platypus8]

Thyroidectomy not thyroid Tony! Sorry Tony!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Platypus8]

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[pennyannie]

Hello again :

Did you not the read the link I sent you last time ?

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/338... -

this clearly details that it is perfectly safe to stay on the Anti Thyroid drug - Carbimazole - longer term -

If relatively well and getting on with your life stay with what you know :

Living without a thyroid is not as simple as it may have been described to you -

but it does move you through and out of the hospital and back into primary care for your local doctor to monitor and treat you for primary hypothyroidism.