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Thyroid Disorders

Discuss thyroid gland issues like the regulation of growth hormones, thyroidectomy, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Thyroiditis, thyroid goiter (thyroid enlargement), and solitary thyroid nodules here.

Allergies and Graves' disease treatment options?

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Are there any people here with Graves' disease and allergies to any of the ingredients of common used Graves' disease medications? I am talking about anti-thyroid drugs in particular. If this happens, that what are the treatment options? Have you got any suggestions please? Are there alternative...

by User avatar glynis1710178794

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 User avatar miles909178246

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 User avatar lucais450178247

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 User avatar sheelah1219178003

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 User avatar MrsMunchausen177269

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 User avatar avigdor1787177069

mother is 47 yrs old. She is having thyroid problem

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My mother is 47 yrs old.She is having thyroid problem. Her tummy is enlarging day by day from past 15 yrs. now it looks very abnormal as if she's having a 9 months baby in her tummy.I am really worried for her. I hope it is not indication of any serious health problem. Should we go for MRI? Is...

by User avatar shweta_bhardwaj47176666

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 User avatar gogizzygirl

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 User avatar gar194172228

Atrophic Hashimoto's thyroiditis treatments?

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Someone I have recently started working with has a rare form of hypothyroidism called Atrophic Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I'd like to learn more about this, and it would be great if you would help. What are the treatments used for Atrophic Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Anything else I need to know? Thank...

by User avatar flori368172154