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Avatar f tn I stop my pill for three weeks, but when i went back for the results and to schedule the appointment for the radiation i got scare,He told me i have severe graves disease,. I don't know if it's just to scare me. so that day he put me back on my meds and i got swollen, my eyes were red, my lips got purple, i have palpitations and my eyes start to pop out again, but i don't know if it's the meds or that i was with out my pills for three weeks.
Avatar f tn Has anyone received radiation for Graves Disease? Not the pill type, the x-Ray radiation type.
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 my son was a newly diagnosed "graves disease" pt. he was given tatazole tablet 5mg. to be taken after breakfast for one month, what are the side effect of tatazole, the things he have to avoid and if you can give me more/additional information about the disease. thanks!
Avatar n tn I was recently diagnosed with Graves Disease but my doctor cannot even feel my thyroid and although my levels are beyond the normal range they are not not off the charts. Is iodine radiation done regardless of the severity or non-severity in my case besides other treatment. I've tried Methimazole and broke out in hives about 3 weeks into it. I am freaked out about killing my thyroid and being tired and sluggish the rest of my life. I understand that is a primary symtom of hypothyroid.
1428646 tn?1330978063 graves disease will attack and organ. the first time I had graves disease it was attacking my heart making my heart beat faster. I was on medication for about 2 years. then it went into remission now it is back. graves disease could attack any organ , graves disease is your immune system attacks your organs not virus or bacteria.
Avatar n tn On September 8 of this year I received the radiation treatment for my hyperthyroid (Graves Disease) What I need to know what kind of dietary supplement should I be taking. I have noticed that I am having trouble healing from certain types of infections, or healing from cuts etcs.
Avatar n tn I have subclinical Graves (don't have my exact numbers but they are just barely hyper and I've had the radioactive uptake which showed Graves). I've reacted to the methimazole and the PTU (severe itching). Now my endo is suggesting radiation pill. I asked if I could wait b/c I'm asymptomatic and she said no. Is this true? It's hard to imagine taking radiation for a disease I can't feel. Why can't I wait?
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 2001. I had radiation Iodine and later surgery. My life has been a living hell since. I have tried every thyroid replacement DRUG on the market and all different amounts. I am now on oxygen, I lost my job as chief mammographer of a very busy hospital. I lost my home and most of all ,my health. I can't move without pain, my memory is gone and my eyes are swollen and disfigured, I feel like my body is on fire, I have tremors and can't sleep.
Avatar f tn I cannot comment unless I know what your diagnosis is. If you have thryoid eye disease, then radiation treatment is one option that is available. I recommend you see a neuro-ophthalmologist that specializes in thyroid eye disease. The Mayo Clinic in particular is well known in the field. These cases are complex and every case is unique. I would rather not make any comment on risk/benefit for your case since I know no details.
Avatar n tn Hello. I'm 36 and I am almost 9 weeks pregnant. I have Graves' disease and had radiation treatment back in 2009. I hadn't been taking my thyroxine constantly for a few months as I was super stressed and now that I am pregnant haven't missed a dose. My thyroid levels are still very high and I'm worried that this will affect my baby's brain development/IQ levels. Has anyone else had similar experiences? I'm scared and worried.
Avatar m tn It is much ore like what our bodies make. Did you have Graves disease is an autoimmune disease that affects your thyroid as we know. Do you have a positive ANA now that you have had the radiation?
Avatar f tn I just found out not to long ago that my mother has Graves Disease. She had to get her thyroid removed from it. Now they are giving her an experimental drug of chemo that they give cancer patients. They say its suppose to help with the swelling of her eyes. Has anyone ever heard of chemo being given to help? I live out in Richmond, VA and I am not able to attend her appointments with her due to her living in Ohio. It just doesn't makes since to me and I have found nothing on that.
415098 tn?1214856836 From what you have described, this may be due to migraine type of headaches most commonly due to stressful situations or inadequate rest. Knowing your previous history of graves disease and previous radiation treatment, these symptoms may be a sign of going hypothyroid together with some electrolyte abnormalities. I suggest that you be referred to a specialist like a neurologist just to make sure. Other causes would include deficiencies in vitamins (especially vitamin B) or calcium.
Avatar f tn I have read about radiation therapy for Graves eye disease, but did not have it. I asked my eye doctor about it and he didn't think it had much effect, but then, he's a surgeon and inclined to cut. The radiation is supposed to shrink the swollen tissue behind the eyes that causes the bulging. I had orbital decompression on both eyes a little over two years ago. Best thing I ever did for myself. Graves eye disease is a long road, and there are no quick fixes.
Avatar f tn they done a iodeine scan this is when i was told it was graves disease and that they were considering radiation treatment or removal but this new doc is the one who says hes going to stop the meds. i have read a lot of the comments on here about feeling cold and sore and other symptoms which i have so im making an appointment to go see my gp thanks for your help.
Avatar n tn My sister has Graves Disease. She took the radiation treatment and now takes pills to regulate her thyroid. For the last month she has been experiencing severe dizziness that brings on nausea and vomiting. It is difficult for her to even find a position where the symptoms stop for a while. She has been to several doctors who are give her ideas of what the problem is, though all say that is is unusual for symptoms to last this long. Her blood pressure is low also.
Avatar n tn My niece was diagnosed with Graves Disease and put on some medication but not synthroid. After 2 years her doctor says the Graves Disease is gone and she was taken off of medication. I do not understand this for I had the testing and then an ablation and now I wonder if I needed it. I had the uptake test and they said it revealed Graves. I am told I have Graves controlled and will always be hypothyroid. I am confused.
Avatar f tn Dr. Lupo , is there anything that will help this disorder. I have Graves Disease , took RAI in Oct of 08 then a few months later my eyes began swelling and tearing. I have been told there is nothing that can be done. My Eye Doctor says it is a unpredictable disease and will see me again in two months. Is there anything I can do at home , other than tear drops and wait? My Blood work showed TSH at 0.0 and my Free T4 at 1.85 . I know this means I am still Hyper. What should normal levels be?
Avatar f tn Hi, i am a 29 year old female i don't have graves disease but i was born with protruding eyes i want to have orbital decompression surgery done. I have appointment to meet with a oculoplastic surgeon in my area.I hope he gives me good news and tell me that i can have the orbital decompression surgery.How much does this surgery cost or does insurance cover this surgery.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with Graves Disease 7 years ago and had radiation on thyroid that killed too much so I'm on levothyroxine 88 MCG. My question is - Would I gain weight if I only took half my pill daily? I only weigh 92 pounds and need to gain weight.
Avatar n tn my mother has elevated liver enzymes, she also takes synthroid, her throid levels are elevated a bit, and she took a radiation pill 30 yrs ago. Will the synthroid elevate her liver enzymes?