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...
Hope its Okay if I started a new topic here.
Pam had posted a link for me in GED and Methimozole from there I found Elaine's link.
http://www.elaine-moore.com/Blog/tabid/60/EntryId/237/Antioxidants-and-Oxidative-Stress.aspx
The next two links cover a drug called Allopurinol. Usually Allopurinol is prescribed for gout and Oxidative Stress.
Doc prescribed this for my eyes and I'm wondering if thats why my eyes hit the cold phase differently (faster) than others. I did notice that it helped with the sweats and sleep. No side effects noticed and $4.00 per month.
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jtr/2012/302537/
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/51884991_The_role_of_oxidative_stress_on_the_pathogenesis_of_graves'_disease
Either the search button doesn't like me or Oxidative Stress and Allopurinol has only crossed this board for gout related issues.
Is there something here?
Pam had posted a link for me in GED and Methimozole from there I found Elaine's link.
http://www.elaine-moore.com/Blog/tabid/60/EntryId/237/Antioxidants-and-Oxidative-Stress.aspx
The next two links cover a drug called Allopurinol. Usually Allopurinol is prescribed for gout and Oxidative Stress.
Doc prescribed this for my eyes and I'm wondering if thats why my eyes hit the cold phase differently (faster) than others. I did notice that it helped with the sweats and sleep. No side effects noticed and $4.00 per month.
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jtr/2012/302537/
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/51884991_The_role_of_oxidative_stress_on_the_pathogenesis_of_graves'_disease
Either the search button doesn't like me or Oxidative Stress and Allopurinol has only crossed this board for gout related issues.
Is there something here?
thanks very much, Rose from Ontario
I take 300 mg at night. I have had kidney stones in the past, which this drug also prevents. I swear I have not had one adverse reaction to this drug. Its $4.00 per month too. You do have to drink lots of water while on this drug.
I noticed an overall difference in the 'graves" symptoms within 4 days. Night sweats eased and I slept better. Within 6 weeks the eye's were totally cold.
I just wish I would have had this drug before the GED did permanent damage, maybe it could have been avoided. My Doc has not discussed discontueing the drug and I still have 5 refills. Started "allopurinol" August 2012.
In July 2012 my optic nerve was in jeporady so my doctor gave me steroid injections and oral steroids for the GED The steroids did help the swelling and appearance, but I could feel the hot behind my eyes. I could tell it was still active until the "allopurinol" kicked in.
Please get your Dr. to prescribe it. Best to you.