HOME | GDATFSHOPABOUTCONFERENCECOMMUNITYNEWSSPONSORSHIP Please note that the GDATF is providing this update for informational purposes only. If you have questions, please contact your own provider or contact Horizon Patient Services at 1-833-469-8331. Questions? Problems? Please contact us at info@ngdf.org or 877-643-3123. GRAVES' DISEASE AND PREGNANCY Summarized by Susan E. CalicoA woman with Graves’ disease faces difficult choices when she considers pregnancy. Though the fetus is at far more risk than the mother, both may be temporarily or permanently affected by her condition and its treatments. WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME Changes in emotion and behavior are very common in patients with Graves’ disease. The changes may include emotional liability, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, fatigue and insomnia. These symptoms are very similar to those experienced by people with anxiety disorder or clinical depression. These changes are often what lead

patients to

TREATING GRAVES' WITH RADIOACTIVE IODINE Treatment of Graves’ Disease by the “Atomic Cocktail”by Malcolm R. Powell, M.D., F.A.C.P, F.A.C.N.PThe so-called “atomic cocktail” became available after World War II for the treatment of thyroid disease. Today radioactive iodine is in common use to suppress the hyperthyroidism that accompanies Graves’ disease. Hyperthyroidism is due to an oversupply of thyroid hormone which serves GRAVES' PATIENTS & NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS by Norman Tomaka, C.R.Ph.An acute symptom is one that comes on suddenly. Acute problems, such as a headache, postnasal drip, or muscular pain due to exercise, often are not serious conditions, and may be treated with a properly chosen over-the-counter medication. Remember, however, that selfmedication may be challenging if a patient is taking prescription or nonprescription medication.

GRAVES' DISEASE

Graves’ is considered a chronic disease and it can be managed. I want other men to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a freight train heading at you. A number of men think that asking for help is a sign of weakness. I was one of them. GLAUCOMA AND GRAVES' DISEASE James C. Orcutt, M.D., Ph.D.Elevated eye pressure is extremely common in patients with Graves’ eye disease. However, this does not necessarily mean that glaucoma is also common in Graves’ disease. Glaucoma is elevation of pressure within the eye which eventually leads to diminution of side vision and damage to the sight nerve which can be seen by the ophthalmologist when he looks in the

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by Robert H. Spector, M.D.Sir Robert Graves, MD., first described the association of hyperthyroidism, goiter and exophthalmos in 1835. Since then, other eye-related findings have been described in patients with Graves’ disease, including swelling and edema of the conjunctival surface of the eye (chemosis), prominence of the tiny blood vessels overlying the white (sclera) part of the eye, as CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT IN GRAVES' DISEASE by Timothy W. Lowrey, PharmD; Chalet A. DeCapito, PharmD; and William J. Millard, Ph.DSerum cholesterol levels are affected by thyroid function. Patients with Graves’ disease sometimes show elevation of blood cholesterol levels just after their thyroid function returns to normal. Serum total cholesterol levels are made up of four major components: chylomicrons, very low density lipoproteins A SHORT HISTORY OF GRAVES' DISEASE REPORTING IN NORTH This reporting on the research of the time closely resembles today’s reporting on DNA and medicine. Human-interest stories about Graves’ disease began appearing with greater regularity in the 1990s. In one case, a college track athlete’s misdiagnosed Graves’ ruined her college career and she suffered from both seizures and hallucinations. HOME | GDATFSHOPABOUTCONFERENCECOMMUNITYNEWSSPONSORSHIP Please note that the GDATF is providing this update for informational purposes only. If you have questions, please contact your own provider or contact Horizon Patient Services at 1-833-469-8331. Questions? Problems? Please contact us at info@ngdf.org or 877-643-3123. GRAVES' DISEASE AND PREGNANCY Summarized by Susan E. CalicoA woman with Graves’ disease faces difficult choices when she considers pregnancy. Though the fetus is at far more risk than the mother, both may be temporarily or permanently affected by her condition and its treatments. WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME Changes in emotion and behavior are very common in patients with Graves’ disease. The changes may include emotional liability, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, fatigue and insomnia. These symptoms are very similar to those experienced by people with anxiety disorder or clinical depression. These changes are often what lead

patients to

TREATING GRAVES' WITH RADIOACTIVE IODINE Treatment of Graves’ Disease by the “Atomic Cocktail”by Malcolm R. Powell, M.D., F.A.C.P, F.A.C.N.PThe so-called “atomic cocktail” became available after World War II for the treatment of thyroid disease. Today radioactive iodine is in common use to suppress the hyperthyroidism that accompanies Graves’ disease. Hyperthyroidism is due to an oversupply of thyroid hormone which serves GRAVES' PATIENTS & NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS by Norman Tomaka, C.R.Ph.An acute symptom is one that comes on suddenly. Acute problems, such as a headache, postnasal drip, or muscular pain due to exercise, often are not serious conditions, and may be treated with a properly chosen over-the-counter medication. Remember, however, that selfmedication may be challenging if a patient is taking prescription or nonprescription medication.

GRAVES' DISEASE

Graves’ is considered a chronic disease and it can be managed. I want other men to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a freight train heading at you. A number of men think that asking for help is a sign of weakness. I was one of them. GLAUCOMA AND GRAVES' DISEASE James C. Orcutt, M.D., Ph.D.Elevated eye pressure is extremely common in patients with Graves’ eye disease. However, this does not necessarily mean that glaucoma is also common in Graves’ disease. Glaucoma is elevation of pressure within the eye which eventually leads to diminution of side vision and damage to the sight nerve which can be seen by the ophthalmologist when he looks in the

GRAVES' DISEASE

by Robert H. Spector, M.D.Sir Robert Graves, MD., first described the association of hyperthyroidism, goiter and exophthalmos in 1835. Since then, other eye-related findings have been described in patients with Graves’ disease, including swelling and edema of the conjunctival surface of the eye (chemosis), prominence of the tiny blood vessels overlying the white (sclera) part of the eye, as CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT IN GRAVES' DISEASE by Timothy W. Lowrey, PharmD; Chalet A. DeCapito, PharmD; and William J. Millard, Ph.DSerum cholesterol levels are affected by thyroid function. Patients with Graves’ disease sometimes show elevation of blood cholesterol levels just after their thyroid function returns to normal. Serum total cholesterol levels are made up of four major components: chylomicrons, very low density lipoproteins A SHORT HISTORY OF GRAVES' DISEASE REPORTING IN NORTH This reporting on the research of the time closely resembles today’s reporting on DNA and medicine. Human-interest stories about Graves’ disease began appearing with greater regularity in the 1990s. In one case, a college track athlete’s misdiagnosed Graves’ ruined her college career and she suffered from both seizures and hallucinations. GLAUCOMA AND GRAVES' DISEASE James C. Orcutt, M.D., Ph.D.Elevated eye pressure is extremely common in patients with Graves’ eye disease. However, this does not necessarily mean that glaucoma is also common in Graves’ disease. Glaucoma is elevation of pressure within the eye which eventually leads to diminution of side vision and damage to the sight nerve which can be seen by the ophthalmologist when he looks in the CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT IN GRAVES' DISEASE by Timothy W. Lowrey, PharmD; Chalet A. DeCapito, PharmD; and William J. Millard, Ph.DSerum cholesterol levels are affected by thyroid function. Patients with Graves’ disease sometimes show elevation of blood cholesterol levels just after their thyroid function returns to normal. Serum total cholesterol levels are made up of four major components: chylomicrons, very low density lipoproteins GRAVES' OPHTHALMOPATHY by John S. Kennerdell, M.D. and Anna Trutyunikov, M.D., Ph.D.Graves’ disease is a frequent eye structure disorder. In 1835 Robert Graves described three patients, who had bulging eyes (exophthalmos) associated with thyroid gland enlargement (diffuse goiter), overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) and swelling of the skin covering the shins (pretibial myxedema). BETA BLOCKERS IN GRAVES' DISEASE by Chalet A. DeCapito, PharmD; Timothy W. Lowrey, PharmD; and William J. Millard, Ph.D.Inderal® (propranolol), a beta (β)-adrenergic blocking agent, is often used in patients with Graves’ disease. Such therapy is thought to result in more rapid relief of some of the signs and symptoms, but it has no effect on the fundamental disease. FIND A SUPPORT GROUP Support groups may feature physicians and other medical professionals specializing in related topics. For more information about meeting dates, locations, and speakers, please contact the support group leader or call the Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation national office at 877-643-3123. The meeting schedule is subject to change. RADIOIODINE TREATMENT FOR THYROID DISEASE Radioiodine Treatment for Thyroid Disease. Radioiodine is a radioactive isotope of Iodine. It is an antithyroid radiopharmaceutical agent used to treat patients with some of the most common types of thyroid diseases, most importantly Graves’ disease and thyroid cancer. The uptake of the radioactive iodine by thyroid

tissue can also be

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC COMPLAINTS IN GRAVES' PATIENTS One hundred thirty-seven patients with treated Graves’ disease completed a questionnaire pertaining to neuropsychiatric complaints. Psychiatric symptoms, especially anxiety and irritability, were common prior to treatment of hyperthyroidism. These complaints appeared to result in delays in seeking treatment as well as delays in receiving AN OPEN LETTER TO HUSBANDS OF GRAVES' PATIENTS by David BosDear Husband of Graves’, This letter is to all of us who are or were married to someone with Graves’ disease. It is a letter from my heart as I know of no other way to talk about it. If in some way it speaks to those of you who are now struggling or have struggled with the loneliness, the frustration at the lack of answers, the inability to help the ones you love, having to LIVING WITH MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AND GRAVES DISEASE Living with Myasthenia Gravis and Graves Disease This story is about Graves Disease (thyroid)) and Myasthenia Gravis (MG means grave muscle).. Both are very difficult to live with. My life changed approximately 2004 with the diagnosis of Graves Disease. DJANGO BULLETIN BOARD / GDATF / ANYONE ON METHIMAZOLE AND The timing of loss might not have been the same as your situation, but similar result. The hair came back after the surgery, although not to the same thickness as immediately before the methimazole. A thickening hair shampoo and thickening styling cream helped to make up for the loss, kind of. For men, I recommend the Every Man Jack line of HOME | GDATFSHOPABOUTCONFERENCECOMMUNITYNEWSSPONSORSHIP Please note that the GDATF is providing this update for informational purposes only. If you have questions, please contact your own provider or contact Horizon Patient Services at 1-833-469-8331. Questions? Problems? Please contact us at info@ngdf.org or 877-643-3123. WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME Changes in emotion and behavior are very common in patients with Graves’ disease. The changes may include emotional liability, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, fatigue and insomnia. These symptoms are very similar to those experienced by people with anxiety disorder or clinical depression. These changes are often what lead

patients to

GRAVES' DISEASE AND PREGNANCY Summarized by Susan E. CalicoA woman with Graves’ disease faces difficult choices when she considers pregnancy. Though the fetus is at far more risk than the mother, both may be temporarily or permanently affected by her condition and its treatments. TREATING GRAVES' WITH RADIOACTIVE IODINE Treatment of Graves’ Disease by the “Atomic Cocktail”by Malcolm R. Powell, M.D., F.A.C.P, F.A.C.N.PThe so-called “atomic cocktail” became available after World War II for the treatment of thyroid disease. Today radioactive iodine is in common use to suppress the hyperthyroidism that accompanies Graves’ disease. Hyperthyroidism is due to an oversupply of thyroid hormone which serves GRAVES' PATIENTS & NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS by Norman Tomaka, C.R.Ph.An acute symptom is one that comes on suddenly. Acute problems, such as a headache, postnasal drip, or muscular pain due to exercise, often are not serious conditions, and may be treated with a properly chosen over-the-counter medication. Remember, however, that selfmedication may be challenging if a patient is taking prescription or nonprescription medication.

GRAVES' DISEASE

Graves’ is considered a chronic disease and it can be managed. I want other men to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a freight train heading at you. A number of men think that asking for help is a sign of weakness. I was one of them. GLAUCOMA AND GRAVES' DISEASE James C. Orcutt, M.D., Ph.D.Elevated eye pressure is extremely common in patients with Graves’ eye disease. However, this does not necessarily mean that glaucoma is also common in Graves’ disease. Glaucoma is elevation of pressure within the eye which eventually leads to diminution of side vision and damage to the sight nerve which can be seen by the ophthalmologist when he looks in the THYROIDECTOMY FOR GRAVES' Thyroidectomy is a very reasonable treatment for pregnant women with Graves’ hyperthyroidism because it avoids the need for antithyroid medications during pregnancy and the effects of radioiodine therapy on the unborn baby. Furthermore, normal thyroid levels are very important to the developing fetus. A SHORT HISTORY OF GRAVES' DISEASE REPORTING IN NORTH This reporting on the research of the time closely resembles today’s reporting on DNA and medicine. Human-interest stories about Graves’ disease began appearing with greater regularity in the 1990s. In one case, a college track athlete’s misdiagnosed Graves’ ruined her college career and she suffered from both seizures and hallucinations. DJANGO BULLETIN BOARD / GDATF / ANYONE ON METHIMAZOLE ANDHAIR THICKENING AND GROWTH PRODUCTSHAIR THICKENING CREAMBIOTIN AND METHIMAZOLEMEDICATIONS THAT CAUSE HAIR BREAKAGEMETHIMAZOLE LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTSMETHIMAZOLE SIDE EFFECTS WEIGHT GAIN The timing of loss might not have been the same as your situation, but similar result. The hair came back after the surgery, although not to the same thickness as immediately before the methimazole. A thickening hair shampoo and thickening styling cream helped to make up for the loss, kind of. For men, I recommend the Every Man Jack line of HOME | GDATFSHOPABOUTCONFERENCECOMMUNITYNEWSSPONSORSHIP Please note that the GDATF is providing this update for informational purposes only. If you have questions, please contact your own provider or contact Horizon Patient Services at 1-833-469-8331. Questions? Problems? Please contact us at info@ngdf.org or 877-643-3123. WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME Changes in emotion and behavior are very common in patients with Graves’ disease. The changes may include emotional liability, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, fatigue and insomnia. These symptoms are very similar to those experienced by people with anxiety disorder or clinical depression. These changes are often what lead

patients to

GRAVES' DISEASE AND PREGNANCY Summarized by Susan E. CalicoA woman with Graves’ disease faces difficult choices when she considers pregnancy. Though the fetus is at far more risk than the mother, both may be temporarily or permanently affected by her condition and its treatments. TREATING GRAVES' WITH RADIOACTIVE IODINE Treatment of Graves’ Disease by the “Atomic Cocktail”by Malcolm R. Powell, M.D., F.A.C.P, F.A.C.N.PThe so-called “atomic cocktail” became available after World War II for the treatment of thyroid disease. Today radioactive iodine is in common use to suppress the hyperthyroidism that accompanies Graves’ disease. Hyperthyroidism is due to an oversupply of thyroid hormone which serves GRAVES' PATIENTS & NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS by Norman Tomaka, C.R.Ph.An acute symptom is one that comes on suddenly. Acute problems, such as a headache, postnasal drip, or muscular pain due to exercise, often are not serious conditions, and may be treated with a properly chosen over-the-counter medication. Remember, however, that selfmedication may be challenging if a patient is taking prescription or nonprescription medication.

GRAVES' DISEASE

Graves’ is considered a chronic disease and it can be managed. I want other men to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a freight train heading at you. A number of men think that asking for help is a sign of weakness. I was one of them. GLAUCOMA AND GRAVES' DISEASE James C. Orcutt, M.D., Ph.D.Elevated eye pressure is extremely common in patients with Graves’ eye disease. However, this does not necessarily mean that glaucoma is also common in Graves’ disease. Glaucoma is elevation of pressure within the eye which eventually leads to diminution of side vision and damage to the sight nerve which can be seen by the ophthalmologist when he looks in the THYROIDECTOMY FOR GRAVES' Thyroidectomy is a very reasonable treatment for pregnant women with Graves’ hyperthyroidism because it avoids the need for antithyroid medications during pregnancy and the effects of radioiodine therapy on the unborn baby. Furthermore, normal thyroid levels are very important to the developing fetus. A SHORT HISTORY OF GRAVES' DISEASE REPORTING IN NORTH This reporting on the research of the time closely resembles today’s reporting on DNA and medicine. Human-interest stories about Graves’ disease began appearing with greater regularity in the 1990s. In one case, a college track athlete’s misdiagnosed Graves’ ruined her college career and she suffered from both seizures and hallucinations. DJANGO BULLETIN BOARD / GDATF / ANYONE ON METHIMAZOLE ANDHAIR THICKENING AND GROWTH PRODUCTSHAIR THICKENING CREAMBIOTIN AND METHIMAZOLEMEDICATIONS THAT CAUSE HAIR BREAKAGEMETHIMAZOLE LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTSMETHIMAZOLE SIDE EFFECTS WEIGHT GAIN The timing of loss might not have been the same as your situation, but similar result. The hair came back after the surgery, although not to the same thickness as immediately before the methimazole. A thickening hair shampoo and thickening styling cream helped to make up for the loss, kind of. For men, I recommend the Every Man Jack line of LIVING WITH GRAVES' DISEASE It is not only an “attitude,” but a learnable skill. Relaxation is more than just “getting away”. It is a positive and satisfying experience that gives peace of mind. It is well documented that Graves’ disease is also a stress-related and stress-mediated illness. The “stress” is often simply a result of the fast-paced,

action

ABOUT GRAVES' DISEASE Graves’ disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism - a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck below the larynx, or voice box. The thyroid gland makes two thyroid

hormones

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Although Graves' disease most frequently occurs in women in the middle decades (8:1 more than men), it also occurs in children and in the elderly. There are several elements contributing to the development of Graves' disease. There is a genetic predisposition to autoimmune disorders. Infections and stress play a

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by Robert H. Spector, M.D.Sir Robert Graves, MD., first described the association of hyperthyroidism, goiter and exophthalmos in 1835. Since then, other eye-related findings have been described in patients with Graves’ disease, including swelling and edema of the conjunctival surface of the eye (chemosis), prominence of the tiny blood vessels overlying the white (sclera) part of the eye, as ME, BUSH AND GRAVES’ DISEASE by Abigail TraffordMany thyroid patients face an emotional roller coaster. George and Barbara Bush have given an overactive thyroid a certain cachet. In the public mind, Graves’ disease is now seen as a “good-news” ailment, not at all bad to have. So when the President’s irregular heart beat was attributed to his thyroid gland, everyone breathed a sign of relief. BETA BLOCKERS IN GRAVES' DISEASE by Chalet A. DeCapito, PharmD; Timothy W. Lowrey, PharmD; and William J. Millard, Ph.D.Inderal® (propranolol), a beta (β)-adrenergic blocking agent, is often used in patients with Graves’ disease. Such therapy is thought to result in more rapid relief of some of the signs and symptoms, but it has no effect on the fundamental disease. OSTEOPOROSIS AND THYROID DISEASE by Marshall B. Block, M.D., F.A.C.P.Osteoporosis, a condition of excessive loss of bone and mass resulting in increased incidence of fractures of the spine, hip and wrist, occurs in increased frequency in patients who have longstanding hyperthyroidism. The hyperthyroidism can be the result of having an undiagnosed thyroid condition resulting in increased thyroid hormone production or due to THYROID HORMONE REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MEDICATIONS by M. Carol Greenlee, M.D., F.A.C.P.Thyroid hormone therapy is prescribed to treat low thyroid levels or hypothyroidism. Brand name products, such as Synthroid ®, Levothroid®, or Levoxyl® are preferred over generic brands because the dosage will be more exact. The dose of thyroid hormone will be adjusted for each patient individually. The TSH (thyroid- stimulating hormone) measurement is NEUROPSYCHIATRIC COMPLAINTS IN GRAVES' PATIENTS One hundred thirty-seven patients with treated Graves’ disease completed a questionnaire pertaining to neuropsychiatric complaints. Psychiatric symptoms, especially anxiety and irritability, were common prior to treatment of hyperthyroidism. These complaints appeared to result in delays in seeking treatment as well as delays in receiving AN OPEN LETTER TO HUSBANDS OF GRAVES' PATIENTS by David BosDear Husband of Graves’, This letter is to all of us who are or were married to someone with Graves’ disease. It is a letter from my heart as I know of no other way to talk about it. If in some way it speaks to those of you who are now struggling or have struggled with the loneliness, the frustration at the lack of answers, the inability to help the ones you love, having to

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Nov. 2, 2019

We're headed to the American Thyroid Association's 89th Annual Meeting in CHICAGO, IL, which will include a public patient forum on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND. This event is hosted by the American Thyroid Association (ATA) Alliance for Patient Education

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We're headed to the American Thyroid Association's 89th Annual Meeting in CHICAGO, IL, which will include a public patient forum on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND. This event is hosted by the American Thyroid Association (ATA) Alliance for Patient Education

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NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS AND GRAVES'

July 2, 2019

If you enjoyed the GDATF's patient bulletin "What's Wrong With Me? I'm Not Myself Anymore", then you won't want to miss the sequel! _"A survey study of neuropsychiatric complaints in patients with Graves’ disease: A reassessment of self-reported symptoms and current practice 20 years later"_ is now available as an e-manuscript that is free with Kindle Unlimited or $2.99 with Amazon. Many thanks to Dr. James Arruda for conducting this ...

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July 24, 2018

Talk show host Wendy Williams from The Wendy Williams Show recorded a special greeting to kick off the Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation's 2018 Patient & Family Conference in San Diego, CA! On behalf of the GDATF's staff and Board - and all of our conference attendees - a million thanks to Wendy and her team for taking the time to let Graves' patients know that they are not alone! Click here to watch the video!

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