Thyroid Disorders

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

Graves' disease and thyroid extraction consequences?

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I was reading on emedicine about Graves' disease, and one of the things that struck me is that thyroid extraction seems to be something that is often proposed in Graves' disease patients. I guess that this is a move that must leave serious and very permanent consequences. Would anyone care to fill...

by avictor1358180445 over a year ago

Antithyroid saturation possible with Graves' disease?

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How does antithyroid medication work in the treatment of Graves' Disease? If there are any people who could help me gain some insights, that would be truly wonderful. What I need to know is whether antithyroid saturation is possible with Grave's Disease? My friend has just started medication and...

by stavros597180165 over a year ago

Graves' disease and thyriodectomy, how risky?

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Hello everyone. Does anybody know what is best when advanced Graves' disease is affecting a patient who also has diabetes? I know that thyroidectomies are recommended sometimes but just how risky are these? I am talking in terms of the actual procedure as well as the long term outcome. Thank you if...

by miles909178246 over a year ago

Hashimoto's disease not the same as hypothyroidism?

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Hello to you all! I always thought that hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis were the same thing, but then someone told me that these are two different conditions! Can someone please give me some information about this, so that I know what is what? f these things are not the same, than what...

by lucais450178247 over a year ago

Risks of using epinephrine in Hashimoto's thyroiditis treatment?

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I have a question for you all. My cousin was recently informed that the symptoms she had been having for a while were caused by a serious condition called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Now, she was prescribed a set of drugs including something called epinephrine. What are the risks of taking this? Are...

by sheelah1219178003 over a year ago

Anyone know of a parathyroid surgeon in Maine or nearby?

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Anyone know of a parathyroid surgeon in Maine or nearby who uses minimally invasive technique?

by MrsMunchausen177269 over a year ago

When does Hashimoto's thyroiditis cause goiter?

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I am familiar with the fact that Hashimoto's thyroiditis is sometimes responsible for causing goiter. But can anyone give me a quick lesson about this? What are the circumstances leading up to goiter developing as the result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Any experience with this? Thank you so much...

by avigdor1787177069 over a year ago

looking for a very experienced parathyroid surgeon

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i am looking for a very experienced parathyroid surgeon in the columbus ohio area. i have read a lot of dr, norman's website (the one in florida) and emailed him. i realize the importance of finding a really good surgeon. does anyone know of doctors in the columbus, ohio area? please respond...

by gogizzygirl over a year ago

Oral thyroid replacement of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

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Not sure where to post this, but I need help in finding the appropriate medication for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, one that does not involve injections. Can anyone here recommend an oral thyroid replacement for Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Are there any reliable ones without too many side effects? Is this...

by gar194172228 over a year ago