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  • Ardengood
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    June 20, 2013 at 7:49 pm
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    #1060060

    Is there a list somewhere of common acronyms used when discussing Graves and its treatment? I am new to all of the sites and am slowly figuring them out, but a list would be wonderful!!!

    Thanks!

    Arden

    snelsen
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    June 20, 2013 at 8:33 pm
    Post count: 1909
    #1180032

    Hi! Reasonable question, that is for sure.
    Here’s a good start.

    TT- total thyroidectomy
    MMI- methimazole
    RAI radioactive iodine
    ATD antithyroid drug

    That is all I can think of right now!!!

    Hope this is a good beginning! THis website is the best. ANd the most accurate and reliable. YOu will meet a lot of new friends here.

    Shirley

    snelsen
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    June 20, 2013 at 8:34 pm
    Post count: 1909
    #1180033

    I forgot…

    OD -orbital decompression

    Boomer
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    June 21, 2013 at 4:30 pm
    Post count: 110
    #1180034

    TDGDIARPITB= This Damn Graves Disease Is A Royal Pain In The Butt.

    IILTAA= Is It Lunch Time Already (Again)?

    IIHTTOMPIGTS= If I Have To Take One More Pill I’m Going To Scream!

    Hope these help clear up any confusion,

    Boomer

    flora
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    June 21, 2013 at 5:07 pm
    Post count: 133
    #1180035

    AGOTCIHTG-N
    And Get Off The Can I Have to GO-Now

    One more, you’ll hear a lot around here, but let’s hope you don’t need it much!

    Flora

    Kimberly
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    June 21, 2013 at 5:27 pm
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    #1180036

    Thanks, all, for contributing! A few more:

    T3 and T4 – Actual levels of thyroid hormone circulating in your body. T3 is the more powerful and active hormone of the two. Some tests will measure the amount of T3 or T4 that are not bound up by proteins, and therefore available for the body to use. These are referred to as “Free T3” and “Free T4” (FT3 and FT4).

    TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; a substance produced by the pituitary gland that either directs the thyroid gland to produce more hormone or tells the body to put the brakes on thyroid hormone production. TSH is *not* a good benchmark for making dosing decisions for Graves’ patients, as it can remain suppressed for quite some time. Instead, it’s more important to look at the Free T4 and T3.

    brondack
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    June 21, 2013 at 6:15 pm
    Post count: 40
    #1180037

    Boomer,

    You forgot one…

    IASHICJS — I am so happy / hyper I could just s******

    Ardengood
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    June 21, 2013 at 6:32 pm
    Post count: 6
    #1180038
    Boomer wrote:
    TDGDIARPITB= This Damn Graves Disease Is A Royal Pain In The Butt.

    IILTAA= Is It Lunch Time Already (Again)?

    IIHTTOMPIGTS= If I Have To Take One More Pill I’m Going To Scream!

    Hope these help clear up any confusion,

    Boomer

    HAHAHA! Love it! Those are new ones!

    Arden

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