Graves disease and hyperthyroidism

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877337 tn?1249844450 Graves' disease may present clinically with one of the following characteristic signs: * exophthalmos (protuberance of one or both eyes) * a non-pitting edema (pretibial myxedema), with thickening of the skin usually found on the lower extremities * fatigue, weight loss with increased appetite, and other symptoms of hyperthyroidism * rapid heart beats * muscular weakness The two signs that are truly 'diagnostic' of Graves' disease (i.e.
Avatar f tn Obese patients can get Graves and there is not always weight loss. The Free T4 looks to be high-normal but the TT3 may be low-normal -- would need to look at reference range for that lab specifically. TPO is not specific for Graves, would suggest confirmation with TSI blood test and or I-123 uptake scan.
Avatar f tn Graves Disease is an Autoimmune Disease and usually when one autoimmune disease is found, there is usually a 2nd one found (this one being Diabetes). The Graves and Hyperthyroidism can be treated by either anti-thyroid meds or pernmanant treatment which will eventually stablaise the Diabetes although this is extremely hard if the Diabetes has been undetected for a long time. And something to watch for is ...Metformin can interefer with thyroid medications.
Avatar f tn Have you been tested for thyroid antibodies to make sure you do, in fact, have Graves disease and are not simply in a hyper phase of Hashimoto's? Both Graves and Hashimoto's are autoimmune. While Graves is always connected with hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's is most often connected with hypothyroidism, however it's not uncommon for one to have periods of hyperthyroidism in the beginning stages. You should ask for thyroid antibody tests.
Avatar f tn You have hyperthyroidism. Most commonly this would be Graves' disease. The ultrasound did not show a nodule that would be "hot". The vascularity on the ultrasound was unremarkable, typically in thyroiditis this is a low. Classically in Graves' disease it is high but this does not exclude Graves' disease. The antibody you've had have been negative but these are nonspecific for Graves' disease.
Avatar f tn It's likely that you have Graves' disease. However, you should have a TSI (thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin) test to confirm this. TSI is the definitive test for Graves'. Sometimes Graves' can be managed with medication. Surgery and RAI are also options. Read all you can about Graves' and discuss which options are right for you with your doctor.
10771583 tn?1412675389 It should be pointed out that, especially in the US literature, the term ‘hashitoxicosis’ is sometimes used to describe an autoimmune thyroid disease overlap syndrome of Gravesand Hashimoto’s disease. In this article the term is strictly limited to the ‘leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease.
Avatar f tn I recently was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and Graves Disease, although my blood test was negative. Four weeks ago I started on thyroid medicine. Looking for answers for this disease, I went to the book store and bought a book titled "Living Well with Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism." In this book it mentions that aspartame can mock the same symptoms of Graves.
Avatar f tn Is TSH the only test your endo is ordering for you? If so, you might want to start looking for another. You should also have Free T3 and Free T4 tested every time TSH is tested. Have you had antibody tests to confirm/rule out Graves Disease and/or Hashimoto's? While Graves Disease is always associated with hyperthyroidism, not all hyperthyroidism is Graves Disease.
2899052 tn?1436831245 I'm recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism with Graves' disease. The endocrinology doctor prescribed me Methimazole 10mg (3 tablets) in morning, that's 30mg. I also have to take Propranolol (3 times a day) every 8 hours to control my palpitation. I'm very concerned about take Methimazole because I heard it will give me liver problem and I'm very scared of taking radioactive because it can harm my eyes. Am I wrong? I need to know if they are they safe?
Avatar f tn hi i'm a 28 yr old woman and have suffered badly with symptoms from graves disease for 3yrs i've been on propylthiouracil for a year now as i had a severe allergic reaction to carbimazole! my symptoms include insomnia,severe fatigue,anxiety,bouts of depression,poor concentration,memory loss,bruising easily,dizziness,nausea and graves rage and weakened immune system (sick often). the problem is that i've recently had a blood test that read normal at 5.
Avatar m tn Based on your current lab work, Graves Disease is likely.
Avatar f tn I'm new to this site and it was nice to find it I am still trying to understand Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease. I was hoping someone can tell me if I am suffering from hyperthyroidism or Graves' Disease. On 8/17/07 my test results were TSH <0.01,T4Free 2.75, TPO AB 66. I also had a RUI-U I don't remember the results, but it was elevated and I think they said it was hot. My other blood work was on 10/29/07 TSH 2.74,T4Free 0.47,12/24/07 TSH 0.04,T4Free 1.
Avatar f tn Well, I like to work into the whole issue a little slower, so we can take each issue as it comes up, but you don't have a lot of time. The first thing I'd ask is for you is what symptoms you have. The second thing I'd ask you to do is post current thyroid hormone labs with reference ranges, so we can see just where your levels are, in relation to the reference ranges. Ranges vary lab to lab and have to come from you own report.
Avatar f tn I was recently diagnosed with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyrodism by a Naturopath. Here is what my blood results showed: THS: 12.3 T3 39 T4 12.3 Free Thyroxine Index 4.8 When I had my THS tested last year, it was perfectly normal. I'm confused! Can anyone tell me what this means?
Avatar f tn Well I am a 19 year old female,and I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (graves disease) when I was 15 I went for a yearly check up and the pediatric resident doctor noticed that my eyes bulged out and me if I had hyperthyroidism my grandmother answered no.they did my tests and discovered I did.
1494095 tn?1288784877 I could just send you a cyber hug, you are going through alot. I lost my job(was going to quit anyway) when i went thru my thyroid storm, and it really messed with my ego. Fortunately my husband is the bread winner and we have decent ins. Autoimmune diseases do run in families, but it doesn't mean it will run in everyone. One of my sons was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was just 3, he's 8 now and on the pump.
Avatar n tn Conventional treatment options for Graves' disease include: * Anti-thyroid medication: In the US: - Methimazole [brand name Tapazole] - Propylthiouracil [PTU] Approximately 30% with Graves' disease will have a remission after prolonged treatment with anti-thyroid drugs.
Avatar n tn I have had steroids for my eyes and and tapazole nothing has worked. I have toxic nodoles along with Graves disease. I have changed my diet and tried different things what do you suggest. I'm not sleeping, I have gained most of my weight back with increased heart beat. What can I do.
Avatar f tn Prisms can be incorporated into the glasses or stuck on all the back surface of the lens "fresnel prisms" Tape won't cut it.