Graves' Disease? Anyone have this condition?

I have it. You can find the symptoms listed in a million places on the internet. I didn't know I had it until I started going to doctor after doctor to try to get help with the insomnia. The insomnia is the only symptom that bothered me. I had many more symptoms, but I have had Grave's disease for so long that I thought they were normal.

The third doctor I went to diagnosed me. The sixth doctor I went to was finally able to help me.

If you have Grave's disease, you will not feel better until you get treatment. Treatment is a simple, cheap, generic prescription medication called methimizole. Don't let your doctor tell you any differently. Do not let the doctor give you radiation, and destroy one of your body's most vital organs.

Methimizole can take weeks to work. If you are in really bad shape from Grave's disease, you can get a beta blocker as a temporary, emergency treatment until the methimizole starts working. A good beta blocker can make you feel beter almost immediately.

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graves disease is another name for an over active thyroid gland. If your sister has it then you might have it also, a visit to the doctor for a blood test will tell you yes or no. Try not to worry as once it has been diagnosed then a tablet called neo-mercazole will be prescribed by your doctor. the symptoms should soon settle down. Sometimes it is necessary to visit an Endocrinologist (a hospital Consultant) to get the right medication and treatment. Good luck.

I've had Graves disease for years now. I opted for the Radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment and feel so much better now; However, I still have some bad days. Anti-thyroid medication is also a viable treatment. Whatever choice you make, it will take time and many lab visits to get your levels right. In addition, prepare some questions to ask your doc on the next visit (have another person come with you too). In terms of symptoms--do you have heat intolerance, racing heart, fatigue, loose bowels, and tremors? If so, Graves is a possibility. Good Luck to you and your sister.

Josh

Hi Deni Here are some ideas on how to help the healing process. Cause Abnormal 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. Hyperthyroidism 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. --------------------------------------... Natural Cures Diet: 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. Eliminate dairy products, over consumption of wheat products, coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks. Hydrotherapy: 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. Homeopathy: The homeopathic remedy Thyroidium is very helpful in assisting in proper thyroid regulation. Juice Therapy: Drink carrot, celery, spinach, and parsley juice; or juice made from a combination of cabbage, watercress, and spinach. Nutritional 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. Alternative Professional Care If 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. Best of health to you Cheers

My bestfriend had this first & now has gone into being Hypothyroid. She treated the Graves with medication & it took about 3 months to get it back down to normal. I have attached some good informational links you can read prior to your appointment:

http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Graves_b...

http://www.ngdf.org/faq.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/graves-disease/DS...

http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00181.html

Don't worry if you are diagnosed with this, symptoms are easily controlled. Hope this info answers some of your questions. Most problems arise from those who don't get diagnosed until symptoms have gone haywire. The sooner you get diagnosed, the faster you will have peace of mind & feel better. Good luck!

Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid function, is a silent epidemic, according to many functional medicine doctors. How to cure hypothyroidism naturally https://tr.im/tqSqG

People can suffer for years with symptoms that our conventional medical system frequently doesn’t know how to treat because complaints seem scattered or vague and often there is no pill for the ill(s).

What’s worse, in most cases, hypothyroidism isn’t rooted in a thyroid problem in the first place. It’s rooted in an immune system gone awry, but most doctors don’t test for the antibodies that show the presence of autoimmunity.

Grave's Disease could be mercury poisoning. What other issues do you have? Do you have skin problems, digestion problems, anxiety?

You may want to check out Andrew Cutler and Boyd Haley. They have done extensive research on heavy metal toxicity and it's affect on the body, and I know they mention Grave's Disease. Mercury can mess with different things in your body and it messes things up, especially when it attaches itself to the brain. We are exposed through mercuy in vaccines, flu shots, and silver fillings. Some people react different than others, and some are exposed to mercury more than others.

hope this helps!!

Just a posh name for an overactive thyroid gland. I would go and get checked out by your doctor, because without medication to suppress hormones made by the thyroid gland to a normal level can be dangerous.

My grandma has it .... it is a thyroid condition it causes her to have bad headaches and her eyes bother her. She's fine but she has to take thyroid medicine and go to her regular drs appointment for a check up .