Question 1

what can be done about emotional problems associated with hyperthyroidism/graves disease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe a therapist: Could help you.  Health and medical problems can always be hard to manage.  Counseling or therapy or perhaps social workers can help you a little in dealing with all the complications.

Question 2

i do not have hyperthyroid or hypothyroid problems nor graves' disease.... if i take kelp will i lose weight? i'm 5'6 and 190 i'm overweight

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No: The only way kelp could help is if you are hypothyroid due to iodine deficiency. No pill can help you lose weight unless you eat less ; exercise more&gt; crash diets seldom help; find a diet you can follow for years such as dr. Fuhrman's nutritarian diet- see http://bit.Ly/1dhw9ht.

Question 3

what could cause hyperthyroidism if it's not graves, hasmitos, pituitary problem? i have low tsh 0.01 but normal free t3 (liothyronine) and t4 and normal total t3t4

Accepted Answer

Already answered: Hi. I already told you: hyper-functioning ("hot") thyroid nodule is most likely, but a phase of subacute thyroiditis (ST) is certainly a possibility. Following thyroid function over time, or a 123-I thyroid scan (and uptakes) would tell the difference. This all assumes you're not surreptitiously TAKING thyroid hormone (which would look like ST, but unlike ST would have a suppressed thyroglobulin).

Question 4

i am a graves patient. have done well on low-dose methimazole until recently. am now hyperthyroid again. what could be the cause? also, can enlarges thyroid cause problems swallowing and on/off mild hoarseness? or is there likely a nodule?

Accepted Answer

: Usually the effective dose of methimazole  stays stable for prolonged periods. It's possible that your TSH receptor antibodies have slowly edged upward and an increase in methimazole dosage is needed. Has your thyroid increased in size? It can impact swallowing &amp; cause hoarseness when large.  A thyroidologist or endocrinologist is best to manage Graves disease&amp; advise you.

Question 5

is it rare for a 22 year old with hyperthyroidism to get grave's disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Graves' is very common.  It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.  It can occur anytime.  It can be treated and cure.  Please see your doctor to discuss treatment options.

Question 6

what's the difference between grave's disease and hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism: There are many different causes of hyperthyroidism.  Graves disease is an autoimmune disease most common in young women.  Other common forms of hyperthyroidism are toxic nodular goiter, subacute thyroiditis, post-partum thyroiditis, and of course overreplacement with thyroid hormone.   There are many other, less common forms of hyperthyroidism, some of which can be subtle.

Question 7

is there a difference between hyperthyroidism graves and thyrotoxicosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Thyroid conditions are very specific and it takes examination, and testing to diagnose & treat  properly. Many times it takes weeks to months to get the proper diagnosis. This format is not ideal to answer your question. Your endocrinologist needs to see you and your pcp needs to be involved because we can help with other associated medical conditions.

Question 8

what does the diagnosis "hyperthyroidism secondary to graves' disease" mean in layman's terms?

Accepted Answer

Graves disease: It means you have graves disease causing your thyroid to produce too much hormones. It doesn't go away on its own and will need to be treated.

Question 9

i'm currently hyperthyroid/graves' (well controlled for 6yrs) & have heard this increases your risk for ov ca 80%. will rai tx reduce risk?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The purported reasoning is that the increase in thyroid hormone causes a chronic inflammatory condition in the ovaries, leading to the cancer.  So yes, rai should cut down thyroid hormone production, which should mitigate the risk; that being said, ovarian cancer is fairly rare, with incidence of about 10 per 100, 000 females in the us, average.  80% increase would be 18 per 100, 000.

Question 10

i have been diagnosed and undiagnosed with graves disease/hyperthyroidism since 2008 based on va, using outdated test ranges. could i be suffering from it?

Accepted Answer

May need specialist: Outdated test ranges should not make the diagnosis so confusing.  The interpretation of thyroid tests and the diagnosis of graves may be beyond the ability of some primary care practitioners.  Ask your pcp to refer you to an endocrinologist or an internist who is knowledgeable in thyroid disorders.

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What can be done about emotional problems associated with hyperthyroidism/graves disease?

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I do not have hyperthyroid or hypothyroid problems nor graves' disease.... if i take kelp will i lose weight? i'm 5'6 and 190 i'm overweight

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What could cause hyperthyroidism if it's not graves, hasmitos, pituitary problem? i have low tsh 0.01 but normal free t3 (liothyronine) and t4 and normal total t3t4

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I am a graves patient. have done well on low-dose methimazole until recently. am now hyperthyroid again. what could be the cause? also, can enlarges thyroid cause problems swallowing and on/off mild hoarseness? or is there likely a nodule?

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Is it rare for a 22 year old with hyperthyroidism to get grave's disease?

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What's the difference between grave's disease and hyperthyroidism?

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Is there a difference between hyperthyroidism graves and thyrotoxicosis?

A member asked:

What does the diagnosis "hyperthyroidism secondary to graves' disease" mean in layman's terms?

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I'm currently hyperthyroid/graves' (well controlled for 6yrs) & have heard this increases your risk for ov ca 80%. will rai tx reduce risk?

A member asked:

I have been diagnosed and undiagnosed with graves disease/hyperthyroidism since 2008 based on va, using outdated test ranges. could i be suffering from it?

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