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...
How many of you grave diseased are on a gluten free diet. Diagnosed last year and moving down on methimazole 10 mg. just moved down to 5 mg. getting itchy again and dry lips/ skin. Friend dx with celiac so wondering if it would help with my skin issues to remove gluten.
I eat modified gluten free diet with a bit of wheat. I do feel better some, but don't know about skin issues for yourself. Maybe it's something to explore and see how that goes for you?
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