Thyroid Disorders

Consequences of mishandled Graves' disease treatment?

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Does anyone have any suggestions for my friend? She is a Type I Diabetic, and new symptoms are leading her to believe that she might in fact have Graves' Disease, something that the doctors say is not true. But isn't it very serious when Graves' Disease goes undiagnosed? What are the consequences of...

by ethelbert106183351 over a year ago

Advanced Graves' disease causing hearth conditions

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I still have no official diagnosis, but I am strongly suspecting that I have Graves' Disease. I am currently pursuing a second opinion because my current doctor is unwilling to look into the possibilities of me having this. Now, I have read that advanced Graves' disease can be the cause of many...

by onfre1351182857 over a year ago

Lifestyle adaptation in Hashimoto's thyroiditis patients?

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Where can I find out what lifestyle changes need to be made by people who have Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Thyroid problems can affect your life in different ways, but I am not sure about Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Could you perhaps tell me more about this and what it means to have Hashimoto's...

by alberto148182628 over a year ago

Thyrotoxic storm, a consequence of Graves' disease?

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I have no idea if this is a stupid question or not, but I was told I had a "Thyrotoxic Storm" after I went to the ER last on Wednesday night. I have diabetes and that is what made me think I had a diabetes related complication, but reading on the internet made me think I might have Graves' disease....

by irene1254182477 over a year ago

Chances of Hashimoto's thyroiditis causing cancer?

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Some experts claim that there are links between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and certain types of cancer, but this is not a claim that I have been able to locate any studies about and I am truly asking myself what the chances are that I will develop cancer as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis? If you...

by marianne1941182322 over a year ago

Hashimoto's thyroiditis meds sparking allergic reaction?

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Hello to you all! I have a question and I am hoping that you can answer as soon as possible. Is there any chance that Hashimoto's thyroiditis meds can spark an allergic reactions? Are any of the ingredients known to produce sensitivities more easily and if that is the case, could anyone tell me what...

by lind1981182190 over a year ago

When does Graves' disease warrant a surgical intervention?

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From what I have been reading on this and other websites, current health care providers are rather quick to recommend a thyroidectomy for Graves' disease in North America. Here in Great Britain, it is not so much like that I think, and surgery is something that is thought of as more serious. There...

by morey1586181704 over a year ago

Graves' disease treatment and stress management?

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I am sure that others with Graves' disease know what I am talking about - the onset of stress with the start of the progression of the disease. I used to be someone who could handle stress well, but not anymore. So, I have come here looking for suggestions about stress management, in combination...

by jane338181584 over a year ago

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, problematic patient response

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Can I get some advice please? In the case that a patient of Hashimoto's thyroiditis has a problematic response to the treatments that are offered and available for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, what is the solution to this? I have recently been told that not everyone responds well to hormone replacement...

by dev1848181093 over a year ago

Treating Graves' disease with radioiodine, safe or not?

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I have been thinking about radioiodine treatment for Graves' disease, but I know that this treatment method is somewhat controversial and some people are questioning whether this method is safe or not. What I would like is to hear from any people who have decided on this treatment, and would tell me...

by cchaddie308180967 over a year ago