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Jan. 31, 2012

Looking for a support group?  Check out these upcoming events!  Please click the city name for additional details or click here to see a listing of all local support groups.  To connect with fellow patients online, please visit our forum.


Sunday, Feb. 26th – Columbus, OH
Tuesday, March 6th – Boston, MA
Saturday, March 10th – Scottsdale, AZ
Saturday, March 17th – Marietta, GA

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  • Find Support!

    Jan. 31, 2012

    Looking for a support group?  Check out these upcoming events!  Please click the city name for additional details or click here to see a listing of all local support groups.  To connect with fellow patients online, please visit our forum.


    Sunday, Feb. 26th – Columbus, OH
    Tuesday, March 6th – Boston, MA
    Saturday, March 10th – Scottsdale, AZ
    Saturday, March 17th – Marietta, GA

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  • Survey Results!

    Feb. 14, 2012

    Thanks to all who participated in our recent survey on conferences and events!  The top requested geographic markets were (1) Southern California, (2) Chicago, (3) Northern California, (4) New York City, and (5) Central Florida.  The top requested presentation topics were (1) Thyroid Eye Disease, (2) Complementary and Alternative Therapies*, (3) Nutrition, (4) Long-term effects of living with Graves’ disease, and (5) Mental/Emotional aspects of Graves’ disease.

    The vast majority of participants (close to ...

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  • Welcome to Our New Web Site!

    Jan. 27, 2012

    Welcome to gdatf.org!  We hope you are enjoying the look and design of the Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation's newly upgraded web site.  For users joining us from the old site:

    The Online Bulletin Board Support Group can be found under “Forum” in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

    Patient bulletins can be accessed by highlighting “About” (in the top right-hand corner of the screen), then highlighting “About Graves’ Disease”, then clicking ...

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  • Recent News

  • Recent Forum Posts

  • just diagnosed with graves 3 days ago.

    Feb. 22, 2012, 3:39 p.m.

    Read this whole forum, twice. you should level off from the meds in weeks, or months. I'm not a doctor, but I...

  • just diagnosed with graves 3 days ago.

    Feb. 22, 2012, 10:42 a.m.

    I had been having issues for about a month until I got diagnosed(rapid heartbeat, anxiety) I thought I was...

  • Men & RAI

    Feb. 22, 2012, 9:11 a.m.

    I'm a 42 year old male who has been diagnosed with graves over a year ago. I guess my biggest thing about...

  • Men & RAI

    Feb. 21, 2012, 7:44 p.m.

    Hello to all, I just wanted to say hello. I am scheduled tomorrow, February 22 for RAI. I was diagnosed in...

  • Helpful GDATF Links (Facebook, Physician Registry, etc.)

    Feb. 21, 2012, 11:54 a.m.

    http://www.healthgrades.com/ [healthgrades.com] Is a great resource…I have found that the grades for...

  • Helpful GDATF Links (Facebook, Physician Registry, etc.)

    Feb. 21, 2012, 10:10 a.m.

    Hi all - Here are a few links to help everyone get the most out of their experience on this web site, as well...

  • Progression of GD info wanted

    Feb. 21, 2012, 10:09 a.m.

    Hi. I think it is MOST appropriate for you to speak up. Mind you, I am “just” another patient...

  • Progression of GD info wanted

    Feb. 21, 2012, 10:01 a.m.

    Hello - We're all just fellow patients here, but personally, I think it would be worth a call to the patient...

  • Progression of GD info wanted

    Feb. 21, 2012, 9:25 a.m.

    My reason for asking is this: Back last April, my doctor did a TSH level and a T4 Free level test. The TSH...

  • Diagnosed yesterday as having GD

    Feb. 21, 2012, 9:03 a.m.

    Hello - A couple of notes to add to Shirley's great info… Autoimmune thyroid disease can potentially be...

  • New GD Sufferer. Feel better when?

    Feb. 21, 2012, 8:50 a.m.

    @Sherri4 - Hello and welcome. I'm sorry to hear that you've had so much to deal with in such a short period...

  • Progression of GD info wanted

    Feb. 21, 2012, 8:46 a.m.

    Hello – Once you have a *definitive* diagnosis of hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ – and you have seen a...

  • Progression of GD info wanted

    Feb. 21, 2012, 4:23 a.m.

    I have searched and scoured, but have not been able to find the info I am looking for: How GD progresses. In...

  • Diagnosed yesterday as having GD

    Feb. 20, 2012, 9:28 p.m.

    Hi Ginger, I'm sleepy tonight, but wanted to answer your post, at least take a first stab at it! I like your...

  • Diagnosed yesterday as having GD

    Feb. 20, 2012, 8:49 p.m.

    Hello to everyone. Thank you for the replies. I have read them all, and I appreciate your time and your...

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