Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
I am a little concerned about getting a flu shot this year. I am on PTU, Atenolol and just got the RAI treatment done. I forgot to ask the Endo if it was okay.
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I would call and ask your ENDO. I was told you should even stay away from people that have recieved the Flu shot
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Are serious! I will ask....
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yea b/c its a live vaccinne i believe (Just best to ask doc)
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Only the nasal mist vaccine contains a live virus. The shots do not.
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I haven't heard anywhere about not getting a flu shot because of that. But I could be wrong. I got mine today and I'm PTU and pregnant, so I had to have one this year.
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They told me not even to take vitamins for 6 weeks....so I think you should check it out.
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Just talked to my endo today and he said that he actually recommends that I get a flu shot. I just had RAI 10/12. As far as vitamins he told me that he recommends centrum silver.
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I think I am going to hold off on putting anymore drugs into my body.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
