Comments on: What treatments work best for an overactive thyroid – hyperthyroidism?

By: cyberdoc

cyberdoc — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:13:39 +0000

Antithyroid drugs to start with and surgery later is the best treatment possible.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:23:16 +0000

If he does have it, it would be strange. It usually affects people much older than him. But it’s good that you’re catching it now, if he does have it. They have different treatments available. I had Grave’s in the early 80’s and opted to have the gland removed. Now I suffer from hypothyroidism. Which I think is worse in many ways. Regardless of the treatment, you’ll have to make sure he is monitored for the hypo after wards. Former President Bush & Barbara Bush had Grave’s and they both had the radiation treatment. Both seem to be fine. I wish you luck….

PS Yeah…. one person mentioned Prozac…. And depression is a big part of having hypothyroidism. Make sure he is well disciplned and has a strong work ethic… those two things will help him down the road.

By: zimmiesgrl

zimmiesgrl — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:53:31 +0000

There’s actually a pill which is something like chemo. It’ll shrink the thyroid, however there’s always complications.

Also, there’s always the option of surgery to remove the overactive thyroid and the hormones will be replaced by something like Synthroid.

By: brian

brian — Tue, 27 May 2008 05:10:32 +0000

actually my mom got some radioactive treatment that actually killed her thyroid… it’s effective but she’s on Prozac for the rest of her life.

By: maamu

maamu — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:17:29 +0000

I had some serious Thyroid issues (now have half of it removed). I don’t think there is any home treatment.
You will need to rely on the advice of your doctor and the medication he/she prescribes.