I have a hyperactive thyroid and was told my doctor that i need radioactive treatment?
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there are drugs that you can use to suppress thyroid function, but they arent very consistant. its much easier to manage therapy if they just remove your thyroid or destroy it with radioactive iodine then just put you on levothyroxine. you just take the pill once a day, its fairly cheap, $10-20 a month, and there are few if any long term consequences- youll live a completely normal life. talk to your doctor or endocrinologist about your options and concerns, its really not a big deal, dont lose too much sleep over it. there are a lot worse problems you could have.\n\nnote: you could also visit httP://www.medhelp.org and read through their thyroid forum; they have a physician that answers questions as well, you could get a 2nd professional opinion for free
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Graves disease is an overactive thyroid.  You can develop heart failure if left untreated.  It is serious.  Do not delay in getting treatment for it.  Mine was treated with radiation to the thyroid.  Ask your doc for a referral to an endocrinologist--a doctor who specializes in glandular problems.  Good luck!  By the way--I feel great!!
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I was diagnosed with Graves disease when I was 9 and had radiation at 15,  I am now 32 with thyroid supplements I have lived a happy normal life.  It is very important that you get tested every 6 months to a year, your bodies needs for thyroid hormone can change with age and environment.  To my knowledge there is no nutritional cure. Graves disease is when your thyroid puts out to much hormone, I was on meds for 6 years with no result, I hope they work for you.  If you are concerned about the course of treatment your Doctor has suggested you may want to consider getting a second opinion.
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It really depends on the specific disorder you are referring to, and there are more disorders other than being hypo or hyperactive, so it really depends on which you are referring to.  You can read all about the specific thyroid disorders and treatments here\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001159.htm\nhttp://www.endocrinologist.com/thyroid.htm
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hyperthyroidism of the stomach? Are you sure you got that right? I suggest returning to your physician for a more clear explanation.
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It kind of depends on exactly what the radiation was given to treat; they tell you not to handle patients who get "seeds" implanted because while the material is in their bodies, some of the contamination may leach out through pores in their skin and contaminate you.  If your cat had a thyroid problem, then radioactive iodine 131 was used to kill thyroid tissue, because the thyroid selectively collects iodine.  As a previous poster said, by the time you can get to a doctor, you're already going to absorb all you're probably going to get from this exposure, because iodine 131 has a half life of about a half an hour, so by the time three hours have passed, it's all decayed away to normal iodine.  The reason you found potassion iodide listed as a treatment is that if you take a tablet, it floods your system with more iodine than your thyroid can handle, and it won't accept any more; assuming you take it BEFORE or IMMEDIATELY after your exposure to radioactive iodine, it prevents your body from absorbing the radioactive stuff and it just flushes right out of your system.  \n\nIf, however, your cat was treated with something other than iodine, whatever isotope was used may have other effects on you (strontium deposits in bone, for instance, replacing calcium)  Only way to know for sure is to figure out what the treatment was and ask your doctor for advice.  It is probably nothing to worry about, but worth checking with a medical professional just to be sure.
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Initially, you may want to have thyroid function testing (TFTs) done to rule out hyperthyroidism.  If you're pretty certain this isn't an issue, you may be able to manage your hyperhydrosis with a strong antiperspirant, like Mitchum, and use it on your hands and feet as well. Wear socks that are 100% cotton and bring an extra pair with you to work. There are medications you can take to help control and lessen it.  Check with your doctor.  However, I suspect there's more to this than hyperhydrosis and I advise you to seek a medical opinion. I wish you the best of luck.
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hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid is overactive, causing your metabolism to speed up\nhypothyroidism is when your thyroid is underactive, causing your metabolism to slow down
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what does she tell you?  Did you get your Thyriod tested?  Are you depressed?  have you tried taking a decongestant before you go to sleep at night to help you sleep?  exercise always helps me...  maybe you should go to the doctor and get a second opinion.
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Nope ...sorry to say. I was 100 lbs when i was diagnosed with that and I also did the Radioactice iodine. I had a child and since then I was overweight. I weight up to 180 and that was after the baby also. Your thyroid is kinda a tricky little shit and it takes forever to get normal. but some people are different. This was back in 2000 I was 20 years old then. and barely in the summer of 2005 it became normal since they finally found a dosage thats works for me and since then I have lost about 60lbs. But it can take awhile. The radioactive iodine just kills but its the meds that will help you, once they have the right kind for your body. \nI have change to hyper to hypo back to hyper and now im so confused i dont even know what I am anymore, I just take the medicine thats making me lose weight like crazy. Time will pass and soon everything will be fine.
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My sister has Graves Disease. It is a disease where the immune system that causes hyperthyroidism. It can be fought by radiation treatment, a regimen of pills that are taken for the rest of your life unless another treatment is chosen, and then finally, removal of the thyroid and replacement hormones. There are alternative medicine treatments to the disease, but as with any alternative medicine, you should research to determine the usefulness of the treatments.
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You are not taking the right dose. Your doctor should be watching your tsh levels very closely.
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Hi Yogesh\n\nNot sure about nucleor medicine, but plenty of natural cures.\n\nCause\nAbnormal immune response is believed be a possible cause of hypothyroidism. The exact cause is not known, but certain antibodies from the immune system will launch an assault on the thyroid, disturbing hormone production. Lumps or tumors that form on the thyroid also disrupt hormone production. Temporary hyperthyroidism can be caused by infection or inflammation, and certain prescription drugs. \n\nHyperthyroidism is less common than Hypothyroidism, yet for both diseases, women appear to be more susceptible than men. Be aware that a malfunctioning thyroid may be the cause of recurring illnesses. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that naturally suppress excess thyroid hormone production. Such foods include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, rutabagas, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peaches, and pears.\n Eliminate dairy products, over consumption of wheat products, coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nHomeopathy: The homeopathic remedy Thyroidium is very helpful in assisting in proper thyroid regulation.\n\nJuice Therapy: Drink carrot, celery, spinach, and parsley juice; or juice made from a combination of cabbage, watercress, and spinach.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can help regulate thyroid function: vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, choline, trace minerals, iodine, kelp, and thyroid glandulars.\n\nAlternative Professional Care\nIf your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hyperthyroidism: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Homeopathy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Qigong, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. \n\nBest of health to you
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Your doctor should be listening to you.  If you don't feel right, tell the doctor.  I switched doctors a year ago, was prescribed Armour and Synthroid(previously it was only Synthroid), and now she had added Cytomel(T3).  Find a doctor who will listen to you.  For a list of good doctors who will prescribe Armour......
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Princess_Rose_Marie nice copy and paste job of garbage from WikiPedia.\n\nThe short of it is Hypothyroidism:\nUsually your family will have a history of thyroid dysfunction? and often consists of symptoms of severe fatigue as well as other stigmata of hypothyroidism.\n \nT3 elevated (198) is elevated thyroid autoantibodies. This makes it necessary for a doctor or clinic to try to normalize both T3 and T4. To accomplish this, they use drugs such as Synthroid (T4), Cytomel (T3), Thyrolar (T3 and T4) and Armour Thyroid (T3 and T4). \n\nPlease see a doctor for guidance, you should be asking him all your questions.
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Go and have a check up pronto!\nA blood test should be made to determine any strange stats.\nIn my case some 7 years ago, it was depression and low energy that drove me to the doctor where we found my hypothyroid hashimoto disease.\nTell the doctor everything about your normal day-to-day life, like what you eat, how much water you drink, you long you work and how long you sleep and how much you exercise.\nGood luck and do go to the doctor!
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The prefix 'hypo' means less than normal. 'Hyper' mean more than normal. So hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. Symptoms are usually fatigue, intolerance to cold, sluggishness, constipation, dry skin and hair and diminished basal metabolic rate. A typical medication for this is synthroid which will most likely need to be taken indefinitely. \n\nHyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is making too much thyroid hormone. The most common cause is Graves Disease. Symptoms are papitations, nervousness, anxiety, depression, increased metabolism, weight loss, and psychological disturbances. The cause of the excessive increased hormone must be determined but typically the thyroid gland is removed and the patient is placed on a thyroid replacement med (Synthroid). \n\nIn answer to your question, once the hyperthyroidism is determined and if the treatment is a thyroidectomy, yes, both individuals will be on the same medication to regulate the serum levels of thyroid hormone.