I went for my 3 month consultation yesterday and was told that the NHS only do 1 repeat treatment whereas all the literature that comes with the pack states a total of 4 annual treatments. My neuro said that only in exceptional cases do patients receive more than 2 doses. I was then hurried out the door before I could ask whether this was purely a funding issue!
I just want to know this:
Which is better from a medical perspective? 2 doses or 4 doses?
Not sure, but I think I’ve heard that the risk of thyroid problems increases above 2 treatment cycles without conferring benefits for those (most) for whom 2 cycles would have done the trick. If so, this would suggest that 2 cycles is the best balance of benefits/risks for most people. It’s one thing to accept extra risk for extra benefit, but there’s no point taking on extra risk needlessly and getting no benefit in return.
