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Graves Disease and neuropathy of feet

April 13, 2018, 11:27 a.m.

Foot pain is how I finally got diagnosed with Graves. I was referred to a podiatrist by my PA because of...
Graves Disease and neuropathy of feet

April 12, 2018, 8:15 a.m.

@akshayv - Are you a Graves' patient? If so, we are happy to have you join - but it was a bit of a red flag...
Graves Disease and neuropathy of feet

April 12, 2018, 2:31 a.m.

My plantar fasciitis is so much better and I felt the healing almost immediately. I say healing because with...
Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

April 11, 2018, 11:45 a.m.

Thank you so much!! Great information Very encouraging! We live near Philadelphia, so she will be at CHOP...
Just curious about RAI

April 11, 2018, 11:44 a.m.

Thank you, Kimberly.
Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

April 11, 2018, 10:51 a.m.

In addition to the issues Liz1967 mentioned, there is a risk of recurrence if you leave thyroid tissue behind...
Daughter ( 16) surgery?

April 11, 2018, 10:45 a.m.

One final thought would be to have a doctor or nutritionist review your daughter's diet changes. If your...
Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

April 11, 2018, 9:46 a.m.

Used to leave part of thyroid years ago. Not a good idea. Object is to remove all of the thyroid, taking away...
Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

April 11, 2018, 9:37 a.m.

Leaving any amount of thyroid would also leave tissue for her body to continuously attack. Grave’s is an...
Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

April 11, 2018, 9:12 a.m.

We are moving forward with surgery for our 16 year old daughter. Question is ….what are the pros and...
Daughter ( 16) surgery?

April 11, 2018, 4:30 a.m.

Kim- Thank you for the videos. So very helpful. My daughter actually has seen Dr Bauer a few times. He is...
Daughter ( 16) surgery?

April 10, 2018, 12:46 p.m.

Drey, you are technically hypo after thyroidectomy because you have no thyroid to make hormone; however, you...
(UPDATE: Registration is Live!) Patient & Family Conference - June 14-17 in San Diego!

April 10, 2018, 11:59 a.m.

UPDATE: Registration is now live! Registration link: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=2329482...
Just curious about RAI

April 10, 2018, 11:52 a.m.

Hello and welcome - this is an older thread, and the last poster hasn't been active for almost 2 years, so...
Daughter ( 16) surgery?

April 10, 2018, 11:45 a.m.

Hello and welcome - It is really difficult to determine if thyroidectomy would alleviate your daughter's...

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Recent Forum Posts

Graves Disease and neuropathy of feet

Graves Disease and neuropathy of feet

Graves Disease and neuropathy of feet

Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

Just curious about RAI

Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

Daughter ( 16) surgery?

Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

Is it advantageous to remove half of your thyroid for Graves?

Daughter ( 16) surgery?

Daughter ( 16) surgery?

(UPDATE: Registration is Live!) Patient & Family Conference - June 14-17 in San Diego!

Just curious about RAI

Daughter ( 16) surgery?

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