graves disease

[Nat_Nat_2010]

I had a complete thyroidectomy in 2005.Does the surgery mean that I am cured of Graves or what? Nothing I read seems to address this directly.I still suffer from the protruding eyes and tiredness.All my levels appear normal.It doesnt help that I am perimenapausal either.

[goolarra]

If you have Graves' and are hyper, adding iodine is the LAST thing you want to do.  Iodine is required for thyroid hormones to be made.  Adding iodine is like pouring gasoline on a raging fire.

[Scoopsabu]

Look into iodine supplementation. But read until you find warnings about what kinds of iodine are safe etc. earth clinic is a good place to start. I wish I knew about it when mine kicked in. Could have saved my thyroid.

[Sujt]

I just was diagnosed with graves. Eyes not bulging yet but swollen eyelids. You mention there is something that can be done before it happens what should I do?

[Megandp]

I also have Graves disease and from my understanding you are never "cured", but, once your thyroid is either dead or you have it removed you should no longer be suffering from the symptoms.  Except the protruding eyes, that is the only symptom that they can't reverse.  That you are going to have to live with for the rest of your life.  That's why it's so important to get treated before that happens.  I would say that your tiredness is from being perimenopausal.  Check with your doctor, there are supplements that you can take that will help boost your energy during that time.  

Hope that helps.