What is Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (or "overactive thyroid gland") is the clinical syndrome caused by an excess of circulating free thyroxine (T4) or free triiodothyronine (T3), or both.
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hi! i was diagnose with hyperthyroid when i was 17 i was in the philippines then and my doctor prescribed tapazole i was taking tapazole for a year and got good results from 30mg per day i am down to 10mg after a year my lab test remain on the normal bracket after another year i stopped taking my medicines... now i'm 22 and then again diagnosed with hyperthyroid i relocated to dubai now i got a new doctor and he gives me carbimazole for 4 months now and i'm still taking 45mg a day my t3/t4/tsh shows no-to-very slow improvement for the last 4months and now my doctor is suggesting RAI but i think i'm still very young for that and i'm afraid of the sideeffects it will bring bcause as per my readings the side effects of RAI varies from individual to individual... plus the fact that i am planning to get pregnant any time soon. and i'm also reluctant to undergo surgery bcause there will be lacking hormone that may affect the normal development of my future baby.. i can't decide to what treatment is fit for me.. please help me here.
Posted on 10/09/09, 07:10 pm |
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I am dealing with the same decision right now. I am 22 as well and I was disgnosed with hyperthyroidism about 4yrs ago. I don't want to have RAI but I have a large goiter and I am now considering have a thyroidectomy. Good luck and take care. 
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Hi:
Please post your thyroid lab results with the ranges so we can better help you. Are you splitting up the CBZ (Carbimazole) into two or three divided doses? Thanks...! :-)
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Hi, I am filipina too. I hyper before and after taking tapazole for may months I am now hypo. My doctor told me to take the RAI. And now I am close to make a decision to take it or not. But she told me it help me of getting pregnant bec. after RAI she will put me a hormone medicine to put in my body...so that way it is easy to control the hormone...but I am scared of RAI but I think I will go that decision. Since tapazole it itch me so bad.....good luck....hugs kababayan! ingat!
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