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The primary or immediate goal in treating GD is to reduce the amount of thyroid hormone present in the blood. This can be accomplished by anti-thyroid drugs, surgery, radioiodine ablation or alternative medical options. Treatment may also address the underlying immune system defects that are responsible for the development of GD. Many symptoms in GD can be reduced by simple dietary changes, including avoiding iodine, dairy products, saturated fats, sugar, caffeine and wheat, adding dietary goitrogens and correcting nutrient deficiencies with supplemental vitamins and minerals. What are Anti-thyroid Drugs (ATDs)? Conventional Treatment Options for GD Comparing Conventional and Holistic Healing Options in GD Finally Acknowldedging the Role of Stress Achieving Remission with Antithyroid Drugs Predicting Remission with ATDs Can GD be Treated Naturally? NEJM on Graves' Disease Clinical Trials for GD Predicting outcome of GO with Antibody Testing Can Beta Blockers Help Your Symptoms? Thyroidectomy Surgery Don't be Rushed into Treatment: Take your time and study your options! |
