Graves Disease Remedy

Graves Disease Remedy – Understanding the Basics

Graves Disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism and is caused by a defect in the immune system. Autoimmune disease may be understood as a process by which the body sees some part of itself as being foreign and reacts to it much the same way that it would with any bacteria or virus.  In the case of Graves’ disease, the body sees the thyroid gland as the foreign object and produces antibodies that attack the thyroid gland.

This causes the thyroid gland to produce a greater than normal amount of the hormone called thyroxine.  When you have excess thyroxine in your body, your metabolic rate can increase by 60 percent to 100 percent because thyroxine controls the metabolism of the cells. A higher metabolism can lead to a number of health problems, such as an irregular heartbeat or anxiety.

Signs and symptoms of Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism may include:
Sensitivity to heat
Weight loss, despite normal food intake
Brittle hair
Light menstrual periods
Frequent bowel movements
Restlessness
Muscle weakness
Tremors
Enlarged thyroid gland
Increased sweating
Nervousness & irritability
Restless sleep
Erratic behaviour
Increased appetite
Distracted attention span
Fatigue
Rapid heart beat
Changes in sex drive

Graves Disease occurs mainly in middle aged women but can also occur in children and the elderly.  Often, there is a genetic predisposition to autoimmune disorders but often the cause remains unknown. Of research importance, the Graves’ gene in DNA has not yet been identified.

Graves’ ophthalmopathy may cause these mild signs and symptoms:
Excess tearing and sensation of grit or sand in either or both eyes
Reddened or inflamed eyes
Widening of the space between your eyelids
Swelling of the lids and tissues around the eyes
Light sensitivity

Less often, Graves’ ophthalmopathy can produce these signs and symptoms:
Ulcers on the cornea
Double vision
Limited eye movements
Blurred or reduced vision

Graves Disease is incurable but not life threatening and is completely treatable. There are three standard ways of treating Graves’ disease.

1. Anti-thyroid drugs which inhibit production or conversion of the active thyroid hormone; Most individuals do well on these medications and can continue them long term if they so choose. The most common side effect is a rash, which will require that the medication be stopped if it is severe.

2. Radioactive iodine which destroys part or all of the thyroid gland and renders it incapable of overproducing thyroid hormone. The treatment consists simply of swallowing a pill that contains radioactive iodine. Usually the treatment is entirely painless, though an occasional patient will notice mild soreness over the thyroid gland for a few days after the treatment.; or

3. Subtotal thyroidectomy, in which a surgeon removes most of the thyroid gland and renders it incapable of overproducing thyroid hormone. Surgery may be the best option in certain situations, such as patients with large multinodular goiters where the thyroid gland is interfering with swallowing

The more serious complications of prolonged, untreated, or improperly treated Graves’ disease include weakened heart muscle leading to heart failure; osteoporosis, or possible severe emotional disorders.

Question by Eriin J: What is an actual, easy to understand definition of graves disease is there a good graves disease remedy?
I am a teen and when i tell people i have graves disease they never know what it is. Like yesterday, I went for an appointment and my crush asked my friends where I was and the dears they are told him I was at the hospital! And I didn’t know how to explain to him my condition. Thanks in advance!

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Answer by Marc B
Graves’ disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism. It occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid gland and causes it to overproduce the hormone thyroxine.

The abnormal immune response can affect the tissue behind your eyes as well as parts of your skin. The higher thyroxine level in Graves’ disease can greatly increase your body’s metabolic rate, leading to host of health problems.

Graves’ disease is rarely life-threatening. Although it may develop at any age and in either men or women, Graves’ disease is more common in women and usually begins after age 20.

There’s no way to stop your immune system from attacking your thyroid gland, but treatments for Graves’ disease can ease symptoms and decrease the production of thyroxine.

Add your own answer in the comments!Question by patience: How long can you go with Graves Disease without being treated?
I went to a specialist last week – she diagnosed me with Graves Disease. It makes sense, I have all the symptoms. I am not happy with the office’s response rate. The doctor told me I should get the radioiodine this week and no one is calling me back. There is another endo in the area, but they are booked through April. Can I wait that long?

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Answer by Lisa A
You should not. Find another doctor, one who is actually concerned for your health. The first doctor should have at the very least given you a beta blocker. A beta blocker is a temporary, emergency treatment for Grave’s disease until the treatment kicks in. You should also have been given an anti thyroid drug. In the US, they give you methimizole.

Once you have the methimizole, you don’t need radioactive iodine. RAI is not a cure for Grave’s disease. It only treats one symptom of Graves disease – the hyperthyroidism. Plus it gives you an additional disease – hypothyroidism. If you don’t want this, don’t have the radioactive iodine.

So see another doctor. Any old GP will do, if they are willing. You don’t actually need an endo. As long as you can get the right blood tests, (free T3 and free T4) and methimizole, you will be fine.

Add your own answer in the comments!Question by kidalee: Does anyone know of any alternative methods for Graves disease? Has this worked for anyone?
I have Graves disease, my doctor is really rude and won’t answer questions for me. I started this diet and I think that it is helping but I am still learning about ways to control the hyperthyroidism.

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Answer by Duncan M
I am sorry, and even more sorry that your doctor doesn’t want to really help. I have done a very large amount of research onto how the body works, and I have seen all types of diseases cured in a very short period of time. There is only a few products and or information I would recommend whole heartedly that will have the most results.
www.herbdoc.com
www.20minutestolessstress.com
A book called Matrix Energetics by Richard Barlett
A book called More Natural Cures Revealed by Kevin Trudeau.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by lacsey o: how much money does it cost for radioactive iodine for graves disease remedy?
i have graves disease. i want to know how much money it costs for the radioactive iodine.

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Answer by Chablis F
it usually costs a lot and after the medication you gotta have maintainance as well…check out the philippines

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