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How Can Grave S Disease Be Treated?

Ok. I was told about 6 - 7 years ago that I had Graves disease (thyroid). I was placed on Methomazole for all this time. I started with 10 mg of the pill. It has been monitor by my endocrinologist all this time. During this time he would reduce the amount of pill to 1/2 pill, etc. My thyroid, according to my doctor had been normal for a while so in April of this year/2017, he told me to discontinue the thyroid meds/Methomazole. I continued to take the Methomazole for another two weeks in April because I was afraid to stop taking it for fear the Graves disease might return. I stop taking the meds on April 15, 2017. I will continue to see my endocrinologist every 3 months as I have been doing over the years. My endocrinologist had advice me not to eat - shell seafood, and to eat regular fish in moderation. I am still concerned about my thyroid. I was told years ago that once you start taking the thyroid meds, the thyroid never goes back to normal and this is why I think the graves disease might come back even though it seems to be in okay now. Any suggestions, information?
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It is the autoimmune response of the body, which makes thyroid conditions up and down.

The medications duration depends upon the basic body pathology and individual response.

In my opinion, as the symptoms and thyroid levels are under control, there is no need of medications at present and be in regular consultation with your endocrinologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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How Can Grave S Disease Be Treated?

Hi, It is the autoimmune response of the body, which makes thyroid conditions up and down. The medications duration depends upon the basic body pathology and individual response. In my opinion, as the symptoms and thyroid levels are under control, there is no need of medications at present and be in regular consultation with your endocrinologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon