Re: I need some feedback-general GD questions.

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Hi ,

Most people who cannot tolerate one ATD do fine on the other. Also, liver

enzymes are often elevated in hyperthyroidism and they're elevated by meds

that are metabolized in the liver, such as ATDs and cholesterol-lowering

meds. Studies show that this is usually related to high doses.

Your doctor can give you drugs known as beta blockers to reduce cardiac

symptoms and symptoms of anxiety while you're deciding on treatment.

A good web site for lab tests is www.labtests.com Do a search for Graves'

disease, and you'll find information on thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins

(TSI) that you can share with your doctor. TSI cause Graves' disease by

mimicking TSH and stimulating thyroid cells to produce excess thyroid

hormone.

Your goal in treatment is to reduce both thryoid hormone levels and heal your

immune system, thereby reducing TSI production. You shouldn't be made to feel

as if you have to rush since this will add to anxiety. The meds I mentioned

are often prescribed in GD to help keep symptoms in control. Avoiding iodine

and incorporating stress reduction will also help. Take care, Elaine

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