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...
Hi, I'm an extreme newbie to all this. I'm still having ultra sounds and blood tests done but have been confirmed hyperthyroidism.
what can I expect?
what is a 'normal' thyroid function test compared with one showing elevated levels.....
I have a million questions!
I also have an enlarged thyroid, they are talking about radiation being used to 'kill' off the over active cells....
what can I expect?
what is a 'normal' thyroid function test compared with one showing elevated levels.....
I have a million questions!
I also have an enlarged thyroid, they are talking about radiation being used to 'kill' off the over active cells....
thank you for all your replies, will check back and let you know what the outcome is
Will update when I get back.
Seems my heart condition needs care that they can't do out here. Throid is on the back burner until thet sort out my heart!