[Michel]

in reply to: Hyperthyroidism: natural supplements or RI? #1063547

Many thanks Kimberly

I want to know if a switch over from PTU to Tapazole or Methimazole will be of any help. I intent to meet the doctor soon to discuss further course of treatment & would like to have his advise on Tapazole or Methimazole but would like to do some research before that.
We are very apprehensive about RAI & doc has ruled out surgery as they feel is young enough to undergo the surgery. I’m planning to include cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower & kale regularly. I hope it will help a bit.

[Michel]

in reply to: Hyperthyroidism: natural supplements or RI? #1063545

Hi….my husband was diagnosed with Hyperthyroid in Apr-09, at the first instance his TSH level was 0.01, FT3- 10.83 & FT4 – 4.37. He was recommended Neo-Mercazole initially but as it didn’t suit him (he started having diarrhea) so he was advised to take PTU (300mg) daily along with Betacap TR 80 (betablocker). For some time the TSH levels did fluctuate (it was 0.775 in May-10) but as the high intake of PTU started effecting his liver the doctor advised him to reduce the PTU daily dose. His TSH level started going down again.

As on today, he is taking PTU (100 mg) along with Betacap TR 40 but his Thyroid level are somewhat similar to what they were in Apr’09 i,e TSH: 0.003 (lower than when 1st hyperthyroid was diagnosed), FT3: 8.69 & FT4: 3.19. His LFT Profile is as follows:
SGOT (AST): 47, SGPT (ALT): 97, GGTP: 56.

Our doctor has advised us to go for Radioactive Iodine but we are not comfortable with that & are looking for an alternative natural treatment. Would really appreciate if you could suggest an alternatively natural course of treatment.

Thanks

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