Thyroid Hormone Replacement and other Medications
Thyroid hormone therapy is prescribed to treat low thyroid levels or hypothyroidism. Brand name products, such as Synthroid ®, Levothroid®, or Levoxyl® are preferred over generic brands because the dosage…
Read MoreThyroidectomy for Graves’ – Surgical Option
What are the surgical treatment options? The surgical treatment of Graves’ disease consists of the removal of a portion or all of the thyroid gland in a surgical procedure known…
Read MoreTreatment of Graves’ Disease – An Overview
Robert Volpé, M.D. Hyperthyroidism may be defined as the excess production of thyroid hormones. The most common cause is Graves’ disease. Less common causes include toxic adenoma of the thyroid,…
Read MoreTapazole and Propylthiouracil in Graves’ Disease
Perhaps one of the first obstacles or uncertainties that a patient faces after being diagnosed with Graves’ disease is deciding on the treatment choice for disrupting or halting the course…
Read MoreTreatment of Graves’ Disease by the “Atomic Cocktail”
GDATF Note: This bulletin was published prior to the publication of research linking RAI with an increased risk of new or worsening thyroid eye disease. A referral to an ophthalmologist…
Read MoreGraves’ Disease – Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism refers to a condition where too much thyroid hormone is found in the blood. This can be caused by many things. If a person takes thyroid hormone pills inappropriately…
Read MoreWhat’s Wrong With Me
Have you felt tense and irritable? Have you had trouble concentrating? You are not alone. If you have ever wondered whether your change in mood or thinking problems might be…
Read MoreMind & Body Connection – attitudes affect your health
Recent studies show that severe prolonged stress and chronic negative thinking can compromise the immune system. By the same token, studies have also revealed that individuals with a positive attitude…
Read MoreUnmasking and Dealing with Depression – II
Taking steps toward recovery A diagnosis of depression may answer some of your questions about the way you’ve been feeling, but it probably raises many more. What causes depression? Who…
Read MoreUnmasking and Dealing with Depression – I
Bringing depression out into the open When you think of depression, you may think of “feeling blue” or “being down in the dumps.” These feelings certainly are a part of…
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