Is graves disease known to kill

Is graves disease known to kill

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Graves disease has been fatal in the past, but is proving to be much, much less fatal now thanks to medicines. ChaCha!

Does anyone have any advice on Graves disease? Or having your thy…?

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As someone on Synthroid (one of the possible medicines you’d have to be on for the rest of your life if you do have to have your thyroid destroyed due to Graves disease), I would recommend making sure to take the Synthroid at the same time …

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About Graves Disease??

Q: I have Graves Disease (Thyroid Condition). It caused me to have my son at 29 weeks. (Hes now 2 years old) When I was prego I didn’t know that I had it. After I had my son I started to feel dizzy and no appetite and I went down to 90 lbs. Well Anyways, when my insurance got taken away I had to stop going to the endocrinologist b/c they wanted way to much money. Heres my question:If I don’t go to the doctor for the Graves Disease.. CAN IT KILL ME?? **haven’t been to the doctor for this condition in 1 year and 11 months.I am suppose to be on medication for the Graves Disease~~~>Hyperthyroidism.Thanks,LONI.Thanks yall!

A: Possible Complications of Graves disease:- * Eye problems associated with the disease (called Graves ophthalmopathy or exophthalmos) * heart complications including rapid heart rate, congestive heart failure (especially in the elderly) and atrial fibrillation * Thyroid crisis (thyrotoxic storm), a severe worsening of the symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland * Increased risk for osteoporosis * Inadequate levels of thyroid hormone medications following surgery or radiation, leading to fatigue, elevated cholesterol levels, mild weight gain, depression, and mental and physical sluggishness * Complications related to surgery, including: # Visible scarring of the neck # Hoarseness due to damage of the nerve leading to the voice box # Low calcium levels due to damage to the parathyroid glands(MedlinePlus)Any time your body produces too much thyroid hormone, because of Graves’ disease or another cause, it can lead to a number of complications: * Heart problems. Some of the most serious complications of hyperthyroidism involve the heart. These include a rapid heart rate, a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure — a condition in which your heart can’t circulate enough blood to meet your body’s needs. These complications are generally reversible with appropriate treatment. * Brittle bones. Untreated hyperthyroidism can also lead to weak, brittle bones (osteoporosis). The strength of your bones depends, in part, on the amount of calcium and other minerals they contain. Too much thyroid hormone interferes with your body’s ability to incorporate calcium into your bones. * Thyrotoxic crisis. Hyperthyroidism also places you at risk of thyrotoxic crisis — a sudden intensification of your signs and symptoms, leading to a fever, a rapid pulse and even delirium. This complication is rare, but if it occurs, seek immediate medical care.(MayoClinic)

Has anyone out there had hyperthyroidism and or Graves Disease?

Q: I have hyperthyroidism and now Graves disease, I have been on Tapazole medication and it just isn’t working for me so now I am scheduled to have radio iodine treatment that kills the thyroid has anyone out there had this treament and if so I would like to know how it worked for you. Thanks!

A: I have the same. I have been on methimizole (Tapizole) for 2.5 years now. It is working great. What leads you to believe that the Tapizole isn’t working for you? I’ve never heard of that. I’ve only heard of doctors who prescribe it inappropriately.Please reconsider the radioactive iodine thyroid ablation. You need your thyroid to live. There are extreme negative consequences to your health from this treatment. And it’s NOT a cure for Grave’s disease. After the treatment, you will still have Grave’s disease. Plus you will have a new disease – hypothyroidism. You will have to be treated for hypothyroidism for the rest of your life.

Has anyone had treatment for Graves Disease?

Q: Have you or do you know any one who has been treated for high thyroid? I’ve just been diagnosed and so far none of the treatments offered sound like they aren’t over done. The iodine kills it completely, the drugs eventually knock the thyroid back until low thyroid kicks in and there are so many postings making references to having the complete thyroid removed (non cancerous)Has anyone experienced any of these treatments.

A: i took a very low dose of methimazole, and achieved remission. i took less of the medication than what the doctor wanted me to. i could tell it was too strong.and i took it too long and went hypo. my fault for not getting a blood test for a while.