KimberlyOnline Facilitator
August 24, 2012 at 2:04 pm
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Hello – I would suggest a consultation with an experienced thyroid surgeon to get all of your questions answered.
As Bobbi noted, the preference is to get thyroid hormone levels stabilized prior to *any* surgery to reduce the risk of thyroid storm.
However, in cases where surgery is the preferred treatment option and the patient cannot take Anti-Thyroid Drugs for some reason, doctors can use potassium iodide and beta blockers to help reduce the risk. A surgeon would be in the best position to give you guidance as to whether this might be an option for you.
Take care!