If I could go back and be treated for my thyroid disease again, I would have wanted a longer trial type with the Tapazole or Propylthiouracil to see if the thyroid would "behave" ...it sometimes becomes noraml again on it's own. The RAI does the job too but it is permanent and even though they say nuke the thyroid and take a daily pill all your life - our family has learned that that pill may need to be adjusted and readjusted as your body faces any stresses or changes. Also since I have Graves, nuking the thyroid still leaves me with Graves disease. I have to be checked regularly for the eye complications that can come at any time. I did not think that RAI was used for non-Graves hyperthyroidism?? Yours sounds secondary to hysterectomy - the estrogen connection.

So Catty - I think that second opinion would be a great idea. Also, if the Tapazole does not help, the PTU might. Good luck to you