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What to do if i have hyperthyroid and muscle wasting?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Antithyroid drugs: Prefer antithyroid drugs rather than radioactive iodine in most of my pateints with hyperthyroidism. Do Not us drugs, decongestants etc, too much caffeine which can make it worse.

Answered 6/22/2014

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