I have the hyperthyroidism. Is it fatal?!
Question: I just discovered that I have hyperthyroidism, if not treated what is the upcoming consequences? Any recomendations on the kind of treatment I could
take?
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I was hyper, had Graves. Had it removed at 12, it grew back at 35 and had it removed again due to Hashimotos Thyroiditis and now I have nodules in a growing thyroid. Doc says I am very rare. Thyroids can regenerate and mine has several times! Please think long and hard about how to handle your situation and make sure you have a great Endo Dr. Also, have your IgG levels tested to see if you have an immune disorder as they are common among us Thyroid ill people.
Good luck.stay strong and don't fret.
Oh.about forgot.your slow metabolisim will thank you if you eat like you are diabetic. The second link is for diets relating to diabetes. Also, stay away from soy products as it interferes with your thyroxin production. And lastly, drink lots of water to help flush your system.
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Hyperthyroidism has a lot of potential complications if left untreated, that could cause death.
Treatment varies depending on the cause of the condition and the severity of symptoms. Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine (which destroys the thyroid and thus stops the excess production of hormones), or surgery to remove the thyroid. If the thyroid must be removed with radiation or surgery, replacement thyroid hormones must be taken for the rest of the your life. Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol) are used to treat some of the symptoms including rapid heart rate, sweating, and anxiety until the hyperthyroidism can be controlled.
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