Fast Facts 2
Links to answers to commonly-asked questions about thyroid conditions are on our Fast Facts pages. See our Fast Facts overview page, as well as Fast Facts 1 and Fast Facts 3.
Thyroid Drug Information Database: Iodine and Kelp Supplements
Although some alternative practitioners in particular often recommend it, supplemental iodine may not be not good for people with thyroid problems, especially those with Hashimoto's disease. Kelp and dulse, which are sometimes found in naturopathic supplements, are sources of iodine.
How to Take Your Thyroid Medication
Some interactions and other factoids are listed here, as well as links to related subjects.
Thyroid Drugs / Medications
Links to pages at thyroid.about.com and other sites in this topic area: thyroid drug database, thyroid drug websites, food and drug interactions, and more.
What is the "Best" Thyroid Drug?
An overview of the choices.
See also these sections at this site:
Thyroid Nodules
More than 90 percent of thyroid nodules are non-cancerous. This and other answers to common questions about thyroid nodules are at this site.
Fine Needle Aspiration of the Thyroid
What do you do after a thyroid nodule is found? A doctor-written article from the patient's perspective about FNA.
Treatment Guidelines for Patients With Thyroid Nodules and Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Clinical guidelines for evaluation of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. Written for doctors.
See also at this site:
Panic Attacks
Hypothyroidism can cause symptoms associated with panic attacks.
Panic Attacks and Palpitations: Are They Signs of Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism, as well as overtreatment for hypothyroidism, can be a cause
of panic attacks.
Thyroid Disease, Fertility and Pregnancy: Part 2
If a woman has hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone is safe and necessary during pregnancy.
Is Thyroid Disease Really So "Easy to Treat"?
RAI is not necessarily the best treatment for hyperthyroidism. It usually leads to hypothyroidism, and if the patient has thyroid eye disease, complications of this disease could develop.
Treating Thyroid Nodules with RAI
Treatment for thyroid nodules and possible side effects of radioiodine treatment.
Top 20 reasons to not have RAI
By members of the Yahoo Graves' disease group. While RAI is a successful treatment for some people, many others regret having it. Patients aren't usually warned of its risks, which are listed here.
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