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Hyperthyroidism anybody?

Pete M. · 2006-01-06 16:39:58

Hello there, I am new to this forum, but realise that it is not a medical advice shop. What I want to know is if anyone who frequents this forum has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), and if you have, have you used the radioactive iodine treatment? As far as I can see, it is a common treatment and is…

06-01-2006 4:39pm

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Pete M.

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Hello there,
I am new to this forum, but realise that it is not a medical advice shop. What I want to know is if anyone who frequents this forum has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), and if you have, have you used the radioactive iodine treatment? As far as I can see, it is a common treatment and is very successful. I just want to hear testimonies of those who have undergone similar treatment as someone I know has recently been diagnosed, and is very wary of ingesting anything radioactive, fair enough, but I just wanted to see what other peoples experience of the treatment was, good or bad.
Thanx

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#2 06-01-2006 5:12pm

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http://www.irishhealth.com

You will most likely get better answers on the irishhealth discussion board

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#3 06-01-2006 5:19pm

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Or here

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#4 06-01-2006 6:34pm

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I got treated for this condition when I was 3-4 so I do not have very strong memories of it but I do remember that it was painless and that it made me feel better within a few months. My father got the surgery and it took him months to recover fully.

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#5 06-01-2006 6:50pm

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They usually give you medicine eg Neo-Mercozole to see if that will lower it. When that doesn't work they would suggest iodine - i'm sure there's exceptions thou!! Mine started off overactive and switched underactive and back again a few times - it's been borderline underactive for over a year now - i just take 5mg of neo-merc. a day and only have to get blood tests every 6 months..

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