Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with hyperthyroidism.

Ignore: Take your medications to get under control and then discuss long-term treatment with your doctor.

Ignore: Prevent thyroid storm, bulging eyes and goiter, take the medications.

Ignore: Oh my dry skin, fatigue, constipation and depression; is it hypothyroidism ?

Ignore: Ablation really has little radiation exposure and for most is easier to manage long term.

Ignore: Check thyroid levels. Beta blockers, no caffeine. Endocrine consult.

Ignore: Taking your meds will keep your symptoms at ease. Your meds will keep your heart in the right beat.

Ignore: Hyperthyroidism can and must be controlled by appropriate therapy prescribed by your doctor.

Ignore: Studies show both radioactive iodine & medical therapy work. Talk to doc. Weigh pros/cons & choose.

Ignore: Hyperthyroidism left untreated can lead to life threatening heart rhythm disturbances.

Ignore: Discussed about possibility of using radioiodine as a treatment option for hyperthyroidism.

Ignore: Women in reproductive age group, should carefully plan conception while on antithyroid medication.

Ignore: The underlying cause/Dx and severity dictates treatment options (beta blockers, Thionamides, I-131).