[DianneW]

#1073342

There are studies on this subject. People with Graves have a slightly reduced mortality, but this increase in death rate is almost always within a year of the period of hyperthyroidism. So if you are successfully treated and survive for a year, your lifespan from there on will be pretty much normal.

[erobinson219]

#1019675

Does Graves have an effect on ones lifespan? Can I expect to live as long as I would if I didn’t have this disease? Are there any studies on this?

[partygirl1]

#1073343

So are you saying that if your going to die it will be within the first year? My response from medical professionals has been so passive like, "oh, just treat it and be done with it"!

[DianneW]

#1073344

Death is rare and is mostly from cardiac events caused by thyroid storm, or hyperthyroidism that was untreated for too long, leading to a weakened heart muscle. Some people end up with congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and other dangerous cardiac conditions. Poor compliance with therapy is one of the causes of death, even in young people with Graves’ Disease.

[partygirl1]

#1073345

Thanks, I am new to this site and I have been all over the bulletin. "So refreshing"!

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