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Take Care of Your Thyroid
 
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Ask Your Doctor About Hyperthyroidism

If you’ve been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone), you probably have a million questions. When you get into your doctor’s office, keep these key questions in mind:

  • What are the first signs that I may have hyperthyroidism?

  • How will you diagnose my hyperthyroidism?

  • How should I prepare for blood tests or imaging tests?

  • What is the likely source of my hyperthyroidism?

  • Do I have any of the conditions related to hyperthyroidism?

  • Do I have Graves’ ophthalmopathy?

  • What are my treatment options? What are the pros and cons of these treatments?

  • How long will I need to take my antithyroid medication or radioactive iodine?

  • Can my treatment with radioactive iodine set off radiation detectors, such as at an airport?

  • How long after my treatment is finished could this happen? Should I have a letter from you so I can inform security personnel of this side effect?

  • Will I need to take a thyroid supplement for the rest of my life?

  • What is my long-term prognosis?

To make it easier for you, we’ve created a printable version of these questions to bring along on your next visit so you can get the answers you need.

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Review Date: November 20, 2008
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Ask Your Doctor PDFTake  this downloadable list of questions with you to your next doctor’s visit to get more information about hyperthyroidism.
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