Question 1

how can i treat hyperthyroidism naturally, without drugs?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no standard "natural" treatment for hyperthyroidism except for medications that are designed to block excess thyroid hormone production. Depending on the symptoms you may also need to take beta-blockers which help control the "adrenergic" symptoms.

Question 2

in order to differentiate hyperthyroidism symptoms from drug w/d sym from clonazepam and/or drug interaction side effects b/w clonazepam, prozac, (fluoxetine) and concerta, which should be ruled out 1st?

Accepted Answer

Blood work: You need to have lab work drawn to evaluate thyroid function panel.  If you had hyperthyroidism you will have jitteriness along with fast heart rate and abnormal labs.  Your symptoms will fluctuate in intensity and you can even experience some anxiety and paranoia psychiatric symptoms as well.

Question 3

i saw yesterday 3 small white skin patches on my face.i recently started using propylthiouracil for a mild hyperthyroidism.could it be drug side-effec?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: New hypo pigmented skin spots have a broad differential diagnosis . It is unlikely to be due to PTU (propylthiouracil).  See a dermatologist .

Question 4

upset with recent diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. do i have to take drugs for the life time or is there another cure for it?

Accepted Answer

Mostly the drugs.: Any process causing the thyroid to go out of control is likley to have secondary issues. If it is an autoimmune disease causing stimulation or destruction of the thyroid gland, mostly people ahve to have the gland removed and then daily thyroid supplements.

Question 5

i am taking methimazole and metoprolol to treat hyperthyroidism.  are there any otc drugs i should not take at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism: Hi. As long as your hyperthyroidism is treated, any OTC drugs should be OK. Once the methimazole dose is effectively adjusted to attain normal thyroid function, you'll be able to stop the metoprolol, and that will be even better. Good luck!

Question 6

can hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism go into remission? i always heard that once you start drugs fur hypo you must stay on them for life, but hyper can go back to normal, and you can go i ff the meds, is this true?

Accepted Answer

: Hyperthyroidism, after treated with medications, radioactive iodine or partial thyroidectomy, can go to remission, i.e. normal thyroid function (euthyroid), without further treatment but a high percentage of cases will become hypothyroidism later. In contrast, hypothyroidism, once developed, will not go to remission and thyroid replacement therapy is required with gradually increased dose.

Question 7

what antimalaria drug should be given to one taking hyperthyroidism medicine and prednisone when traveling to africa  allergic to plaqunil. have lupus?

Accepted Answer

Consultation: You will need to consult with an infectious disease specialist in order to look for the best medication due to your other medical conditions. t could also be your internist. Hope this helps.

Question 8

what is hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Too much: This condition is characterized by excess production of thyroid hormone, due to an acute inflammatory process triggered by your immune system.

Question 9

how do treat hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Either the gland itself is at fault or the pituitary gland is at fault.  If the thyroid is causing the hyperthyroidism, surgical excision or chemical ablation can effectively remove the gland. There are medications that can be taken to inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis if you are not a candidate for either of these.  If the pituitary gland is the source of trouble, that can be removed surgically.

Question 10

is hyperthyroidism hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Partly: Genetic factors increase susceptibility to grave's disease, but a specific gene has not been identified.

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How can i treat hyperthyroidism naturally, without drugs?

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In order to differentiate hyperthyroidism symptoms from drug w/d sym from clonazepam and/or drug interaction side effects b/w clonazepam, prozac, (fluoxetine) and concerta, which should be ruled out 1st?

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I saw yesterday 3 small white skin patches on my face.i recently started using propylthiouracil for a mild hyperthyroidism.could it be drug side-effec?

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Upset with recent diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. do i have to take drugs for the life time or is there another cure for it?

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I am taking methimazole and metoprolol to treat hyperthyroidism. are there any otc drugs i should not take at the same time?

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Can hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism go into remission? i always heard that once you start drugs fur hypo you must stay on them for life, but hyper can go back to normal, and you can go i ff the meds, is this true?

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What antimalaria drug should be given to one taking hyperthyroidism medicine and prednisone when traveling to africa allergic to plaqunil. have lupus?

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What is hyperthyroidism?

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