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Betty Davis Eyes… (Part II) - Page 2


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Mar 3, 2000


For the best possible outcome, it is first necessary to correct the thyroid imbalance. With concurrent TED, antithyroid drugs are the recommended course of treatment. RAI (radioactive iodide) treatment can result in a sudden increase of thyroid antibodies into the system and may potentially increase the severity of TED. For those who cannot tolerate the antithyroid drugs, RAI may be used with corticosteroids to reduce the effect of the antibodies.

Learn to cope with stress. Stress effects our ability to cope with the symptoms of thyroid disease and can in some cases make the problems worse. Educate yourself on the disease process and treatment options. Look for support from family or local support groups. The National Graves Disease Foundation offers a bulletin board support group and also local groups around the country.

Smoking can worsen the symptoms of TED. So, stopping smoking would be the best option. But, this may not be the best time to do that depending on your current stress level. Talk to your doctor about it. Protecting your eyes from cigarette smoke can help. Most importantly, seek a doctor with expertise in the field. You trust your vision to him/her.

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2.   Jul 3, 2001 9:03 PM
In response to message posted by slynch3:

You don't say whether or not your eye problems are related to thyroid disease. ...

-- posted by Keri
1.   Jun 25, 2001 5:36 AM
Good morning, I am looking for advice to stop or relieve redness of the eye. I understand that an ample amount of rest and not smoking cigarettes are preventive measures for maintaining good eye healt ...

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