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My boyfriends mom has a grave disease. how do i treat them?
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Graves' treatment: 3 options: 1)thyroid blocking medication (methimazole or ptu), 2)radioactive iodine, 3)surgery. There are pros and cons for each treatment options. Have a discussion with the treating physician to find out what's the best option for her.
Answered 7/20/2012
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