Want help to understand Graves desease and is there a diet to help
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I have been recently diagnosed of hyperthyroidism / Graves desease. Have been put on Carbimazole 15 mg daily. I read a few articles on the Internet and am confused. Saw some good easy replies here hence asking if anyone can help explain what do you check for in hyperthyroidism as in what your T3 and T4 levels should be and is there an advised diet which says keep away from these foods.
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linda187 ronmozart
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ChattyC linda187
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Great points! Thank you for sharing.
One thing I'm confused about is that you would stay on Methimazole for the rest of your life. I didn't think it was possible since the medication is not good for your liver and immune system.
linda187 ChattyC
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I probably will be taken off of it but even if I wasn't, I don't mind staying on it at this low dose. At this dose, the problems with liver function and CBC are usually not there. By the way, I have been on doses from 10 mg to 2.5 mg and have never had abnormal liver function tests or CBC. I was diagnosed in 2007 and that means never had a problem with those issues in 9 years of being on Methimazole.
Anachr ChattyC
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Of course I'm praying for a remission, but in the meanwhile, blood testing and liver panels are required on a regular basis. I am presently on a very low dose and don't see another way out for me.
Runwildmoonchld linda187
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It's my understanding that blood work which shows antibodies is proof of Graves Disease. If this is the case, medication is not the only choice of treatment but it is the one I chose. I don't think that is a choice if you are nursing. If on the other hand it is not Graves, is it possible to wait it out? I have been blessed so far in not suffering any ill due to the medication and my symptoms have improved as well. I wish I could have a better answer. Feel better soon.
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