As the condition is corrected the hair strengthens and begins to grow at its usual rate. The only way to correct this completely is to grow your hair out completely, but cutting it short will help to reduce the pressure on the weak areas and reduce breaking somewhat. She is also off the beta-blocker as well. She is 27, and we are interested in soon having children. I am very concerned, as PTU has seemingly had no effect on her hyperthyroid symptoms.
Heart palps and shortness of breath are common with hyperthyroidism.
As to the various options, I would opt for I 131 now as the fastest way to treat the hyperthyroidism and would probably have the fewest long term side effects. The doctor only left a small portion of the thyroid. I started taking synthroid after the surgery. I was tested for carpal tunnel in my right hand about a month ago. The specialist said there was some signs of carpal tunnel near the palm of my thumb but not real bad.