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Do i have to stabilize my hyperthyroid before i ask for surgery? my thyroid cannot be treated with pills.

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Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

Yes, but: Its responsibility of endocrinologist, not you, to get you stable for surgery.

Answered 1/9/2014

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A member asked:

Do i have to stabilize my hyperthyroid before i ask for surgery? my thyroid cannot be treated with pills.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Schwartz answered

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