Posted by jealibeanz on March 20, 2007, at 10:25:34
In reply to Re: Xanax XR is horrible! » jealibeanz, posted by Phillipa on March 20, 2007, at 10:10:28
> Yes the autoimmune hasimotos eats its own flesh as it sees it as an intruder the Graves is hyper usually they destroy Graves with radioactive isotobes. I am totally confused. Love Phillipa ps I have no idea how it's treated.
I could be wrong, but I think just "regular hyperthyroid" is treated by a thyroidectomy. It may be the same with Hasimoto's. There are some drugs that can be tried (I have nooo clue what they are.), but I think they aren't very effective, and removing the thyroid is usually the best option.
You have a very unusual case. You need a verrrry good and experienced specialist. The typical endocrinologist is not going to know how to treat this. Make sure you get the best care possible.
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