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Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide by Elaine A. Moore, Lisa Moore, 2001-08 Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know by Mary J. Shomon, 2005-10-01 Thyroid Eye Disease: Understanding Graves\' Ophthalmopathy by Elaine A. Moore, 2003-07-06 Graves' Disease In Our Own Words by Jake George, Nancy Patterson, 2002-08-26 Healing Options: A Report on Graves' Disease Treatments by Kate Flax, 1998-12-12 Graves' Disease Medical Guide by Qontro Medical Guides, 2008-07-09 Antibodies that Cause Thyroid Diseases and Symptoms by Jim Lowrance, 2009-04-25 Medifocus Guidebook on: Graves' Disease by Inc. Medifocus.com, 2010-04-09 Graves' Disease: Pathogenesis and Treatment by Sandra M. McLachlan, Basil Rapoport, 2000-06-15 Graves' disease: Discussions in patient management by Alan E Lewis, 1980 Graves' Disease - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References by Health Publica Icon Health Publications, 2004-01-09 Life Manual for Graves Disease & Hyperthyroid by Svetla Bankova, 2006-11-30 Eighty-Seven Thyroid Disease Questions Answered! by Jim Lowrance, 2010-08-12 Healing Options: A Report on Graves' Disease Treatments, 2nd Edition by Kate Flax, 2001-08-04

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1. NGDF: Frequently Asked Questions About Graves Disease
   National graves disease Foundation overview of this condition.  
   http://www.ngdf.org/faq.htm
   
   Extractions: About Graves' Disease The leading cause of hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease represents a basic defect in the immune system, causing production of immunoglobulins (antibodies) which stimulate and attack the thyroid gland, causing growth of the gland and overproduction of thyroid hormone. Similar antibodies may also attack the tissues in the eye muscles and in the pretibial skin (the skin on the front of the lower leg). Fatigue Weight Loss Restlessness Tachycardia (rapid heart beat) Changes in libido (sex drive) Muscle weakness Heat intolerance Tremors Enlarged thyroid gland Heart palpitations Increased sweating Blurred or double vision Eye complaints, such as redness and swelling

2. Welcome To The National Graves Disease Foundation
   National Graves Disease Foundation PO Box 1969, Brevard, NC 28712. National Graves Disease Foundation Guest Book. Sign Our Guestbook.  
   http://www.ngdf.org/

3. Graves' Disease
   Search our database by Health Topic or enter your own keywords. GRAVES' DISEASE. What is graves disease? What is an autoimmune disease? What are the symptoms of Graves' Disease? How do I know if I have this disease?  
   http://www.4woman.gov/faq/graves.htm
   
   Extractions: What could happen if this disease is left untreated? See also . . . Graves' Disease is a type of autoimmune disease in which the immune system over stimulates the thyroid gland, causing hyperthyroidism . Over-activity of the thyroid gland is also sometimes called "diffuse toxic goiter." The thyroid gland helps set the rate of metabolism (the rate at which the body uses energy), and when it is over-stimulated, it produces more thyroid hormones than the body needs. High levels of thyroid hormones can cause difficult side effects. This is an extremely rare disease that tends to affect women over the age of 20. The incidence is about 5 in 10,000 people. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body's immune system becomes misdirected and attacks the very organs, cells, or tissues that it was designed to protect. About 75% of autoimmune diseases occur in women, most frequently during their childbearing years. What are the symptoms of Graves' Disease?

4. Graves'Disease MEDSTUDENTS-ENDOCRINOLOGY
   A review of the key concepts of management of Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism), including definition, etiology, prevalence, incidence, pathology and  
   http://www.medstudents.com.br/endoc/endoc5.htm
   
   Extractions: Medstudents' Homepage Thyrotoxicosis are the clinical, physiologic and biochemical syndromes that result when tissues are exposed to, and respond to high levels of thyroid hormone. In most instances, thyrotoxicosis is due to hyperactivity of thyroid gland, or hyperthyroidism (hypermetabolism). Occasionally, thyrotoxicosis may be due to other causes such as excessive ingestion of thyroid hormone or secretion form ectopic sites. There are various forms of thyrotoxicosis and the most common is Graves’ Disease. Graves’ disease, also known as Parry’s or Basedow’s disease or diffuse toxic goiter, is a disorder with three major manifestations: hyperthyroidism with diffuse goiter, ophthalmopathy, and dermopathy. They do not appear together. Indeed, one or two need never appear, and moreover, the three may run courses that are largely independent of one another. It is the most common form of thyrotoxicosis. It affects as many as 1.9 per cent of the female population. The ratio of women to men is as high as 7:1. It reaches its peak incidence between the third and forth decades and the reason for the female predominance in this as in all thyroid diseases is unknown. Genetic factors play an important role, since there is an increased frequency haplotypes HLA-B8 and -DRw3 in Caucasian, HLA-Bw36 in Japanese, and HLA-Bw46 in Chinese patients with the disease. Graves’ disease is currently viewed as an autoimmune disease of unknown cause. Hyperthyroidism is its principal manifestation, yet TSH is suppressed and no intrinsic abnormalities in the gland have been identified.

5. EMedicine - Graves Disease : Article By Lynne Lipton Levitsky, MD
   graves disease graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children. It is an immune-mediated disorder resulting from the production of thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI  
   http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic899.htm
   
   Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Endocrinology Last Updated: January 17, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, von Basedow disease, Graves’ disease, thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin, TSI, thyroxine, T4, triiodothyronine, T3 AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Lynne Lipton Levitsky, MD , Chief, Pediatric Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard University Medical School Lynne Lipton Levitsky, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American Academy of Pediatrics American Diabetes Association American Pediatric Society ... Lawson-Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society , and Society for Pediatric Research Editor(s): Thomas A Wilson, MD

6. Hardin MD : Graves Disease & Hyperthyroidism
   From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in Grave's Disease Hyperthyroid. graves disease, hyperthyroid signs symptoms, graves disease pictures, graves diease, hyperthroid, hyperthroidism  
   http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/gravesdisease.html

7. GRAVES DISEASE AND RAI
   Support board for people with this condition to help each other. Most participants have had radioactive iodine treatment. Includes background information, personal stories, and links to related sites.  
   http://groups.msn.com/GRAVESDISEASEANDRAI/
   
   Extractions: var nEditorialCatId = 96; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: document.write(''); Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help GRAVES DISEASE AND RAI GRAVESDISEASEANDRAI@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now Helpful Hints for posting Helpful hint to track messages ... Tools Posted by Pat- The list Owner: Posting through E-MAIL We recommend that you do not use the feature to receive posts in your inbox. The managers of this group cannot change or view your e-mail settings for you. You will find a link to your e-mail settings in two places, on the toolbar on the left side of the page under "Member Tool's" and in a box on the What's New page for Member Tool's. The link to "My E-mail Settings” takes you to a page where you have the option to change your e-mail address, have it visible to the group or hidden, and "send messages to your inbox immediately" or "read on the web". Again, we recommend that you select the option to read on the web.

8. What Is Graves Disease?
   What is graves disease?graves disease, a type of hyperthyroidism, is caused by a generalized overactivity of. the entire thyroid gland. It is named for. Robert Graves, an Irish physician, who. was the first to describe this form of are the symptoms of Gravesdisease?. HyperthyroidismThe hyperthyroid symptoms of Gravesdisease are  
   http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Graves_brochure.pdf

9. Index Of /Heartland/8916
   Ohio woman blends cooking with Christianity and mixes crafts with computers. Special focus on graves disease and other thyroid problems and Down Syndrome.  
   http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8916/

10. Pretibial Myxedema
    From The Doctor's Doctor, description of pretibial myxedema, a dermatology complication sometimes found in graves disease.  
    http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/pretibial_myxedema.htm
    
    Extractions: Background This is an uncommon complication of Grave's disease, occurring in 1-4% of patients. There is a diffuse, non-pitting edema and thickening of the skin usually on the anterior aspect of the lower legs spreading to the dorsum of the feet. Advanced cases may involve the upper trunk, upper extremities, face, neck, and ears. The lesions resolve very slowly. It occasionally occurs in non-thyrotoxic Grave's disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, and stasis dermatitis. The serum contains circulating factors which stimulate fibroblasts to increase synthesis of glycosaminoglycans. Biopsy of the skin reveals mucin in the mid to lower dermis. There is no increase in fibroblasts. With time, there may be secondary hyperkeratosis which may become verruciform. Many of these patients may also have co-existing stasis dermatitis. Elastic stains will reveal a reduction in elastic tissue.

11. EMedicine - Graves Disease : Article By Sai-Ching Jim Yeung, MD, PhD
    graves disease graves disease, named after Robert J. Graves, MD, circa 1830s, is an autoimmune disease characterized by hyperthyroidism due to circulating  
    http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic929.htm
    
    Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Endocrinology Last Updated: January 30, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: diffuse toxic goiter, thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism, Basedow's disease AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Sai-Ching Jim Yeung, MD, PhD , Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Specialties, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Coauthor(s): Alice Cua Chiu, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Columbia Bayshore Medical Center Sai-Ching Jim Yeung, MD, PhD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Physicians American Medical Association American Thyroid Association , and Endocrine Society Editor(s): Steven R Gambert, MD

12. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 2, Ch. 8, Thyroid Disorders
    The Merck Manual An in depth look at this disease including its symptoms, diagnosis treatment and graves disease.  
    http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8d.htm
    
    Extractions: (Thyrotoxicosis) A clinical condition encompassing several specific diseases, characterized by hypermetabolism and elevated serum levels of free thyroid hormones. Some controversy continues over use of the terms hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. Some authorities prefer to use thyrotoxicosis as the clinical condition that includes hyperthyroidism (then defined as the increased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone) as one cause. In this chapter, hyperthyroidism is used synonymously with thyrotoxicosis. Etiology Hyperthyroidism may be the result of increased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones (T and T ) from the thyroid gland, caused by thyroid gland stimulators in the blood or autonomous thyroid hyperfunction. It can also be caused by excessive release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland into the peripheral circulation without increased synthesis of the hormones. This is commonly caused by destructive changes in the thyroid secondary to the various causes of thyroiditis. The last major cause of hyperthyroidism is the conscious or accidental ingestion of excess quantities of thyroid hormone, termed thyrotoxicosis factitia. The causes of hyperthyroidism can be considered based on the thyroid radioactive iodine uptake and the presence or absence of circulating thyroid stimulators (see

13. Health And Medical Information: Diseases And Conditions, Medical Dictionary, Pro
    of this disease, factors that trigger the onset and current treatments.  
    http://www.focusonthyroid.com/Script/Main/art.asp?li=MNI&articlekey=3634

14. Graves Disease
    Friends with Graves. Elaine. Elaine is the author of graves disease, A Practical Guide. Reading List. graves disease A practical Guide By Elaine Moore.  
    http://valkyrie.aarg.net/
    
    Extractions: Friends with Graves Elaine Elaine is the author of Graves Disease, A Practical Guide. Elaine also has regular articles published at Suite 101 Pam Pam is a faithful contributor to the support group at Yahoo! Groups here is another great group at the Mediboard Network. Graves Disease: A practical Guide By: Elaine Moore The Thyroid Solution By Dr. Ridha Arem Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening By: Stephen Batchelor Mary's Shomon's Thyroid site on about.com Amercian Autoimmune Related Diseases Association" Elaine's column at Suite 101 Welcome to my new site, it has a better look and I have finally been able (mentally etc.) to face the work of the overhaul. I haven't got my personal Graves Disease Journal up here yet, but I am working on getting that back as well. To read the old site and my journal go here This site is meant to be a gateway. There is SO MUCH information about Graves Disease and I can not put it all here. I am just hoping to provide a place to start. One thing is, if you have been diagnosed, your best weapon is reading, reading and more reading! Any knowledge that you can gather about how this disease works and how to treat will help you in the long run. The doctors that generally treat Graves are called Endocrinologists. Many times they specialize in Diabetes, so they may not have all the newest information about Graves. This disease is not simple and it may be up to you to help educate your Doctor so you can receive the best treatment possible. This disease (and many others I'm sure) require that you be proactive in the healing process.

15. Graves Disease
    Grave sdisease. Disease TypeAutoimmune Disease SubType Organ-specific Underlying effects. In a normal person the Thyroid system  
    http://www.diseasedir.org.uk/disorder/dis01.htm
    
    Extractions: Disease Sub-Type: Organ-specific Underlying effects In a normal person the Thyroid system behaves as in the diagram on the left, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is released by the Pituitary gland into the blood stream. When this Hormone comes into contact with the a Thyroid gland cell, it attaches to a TSH receptor on the surface of the cell, which sends signals into the cell to begin releasing Thyroid hormones. The Thyroid hormones will then form a negative feedback system, ie. when the Thyroid hormones are at a high concentration it inhibits the pituitary glands production of TSH. If the concentration of Thyroid Hormone is low then the pituitary gland will release TSH, and increase the levels of Thyroid hormone as a result. In a sufferer of Grave's disease the System works the same, except an Autoimmune Antibody acts like a TSH molecule. The Antibody attaches to the Cell, and stimulates the production of Thyroid Hormones as if the Antibody was TSH itself. However, because the production of Autoimmune Antibody is independent of the Pituitary gland the -ve feedback system has no effect. Antibody will continue to be produced, and Thyroid hormones will be continually released, causing physiological damage. Aetiology Unknown, but may involve some of these factors:

16. Exophthalmos In Graves Disease, Treatment Of Thyroid Eye Disease, Naturopathy Tr
    An article outlining treatment of exophthalmos in graves disease through naturopathy, supported by acupuncture, acupressure and magnetic treatment in addition to eyecare and eye balls exercises.  
    http://tedcure.com

17. Mike's Grave's Disease Page
    proper use and function of this topical relief for dry eyes and highlights special considerations) Ask Dr Stoll 1997 graves disease post archive Atomic Women  
    http://webhome.idirect.com/~wolfnowl/thyroid.htm
    
    Extractions: Mike's Grave Disease Page Greetings, and welcome. This page contains some information concerning Grave's Disease, and alternative methods of treatment. Grave's Disease is very serious, and should never be treated lightly. I have included a layman's description of the thyroid, Grave's Disease, and allopathic treatments. There are a couple of articles from the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine which explain this in more specific terms, and may be of use to a naturopathic doctor treating a patient with Grave's. There are also descriptions of some of the herbs associated with Grave's Disease. Using herbal remedies properly is a complex subject, and specific to each patient. I do not advocate persons attempting to self-treat themselves. What I would suggest is that people copy this information and use it to work with their naturopathic doctor or medical herbalist to heal themselves. At the bottom of this page are some links for sites relating to Grave's disease and thyroid disorders. A long time ago the daughter of a friend of mine developed rheumatic fever and it had complications affecting her heart, etc. Her mother tried to ask some questions of the specialist, and his attitude was "I'm the specialist; who do you think you are to be asking ME questions?" In my opinion, if you come across a doctor like that, leave. Ask a LOT of questions, and keep asking until you get the answers you need. Don't take 'NO' for an answer. The doctor may be a very competent, knowledgeable person, but at the end of the day s/he goes home and this affects your future, health, and life. Don't be rushed into anything.

18. Graves Disease
    In depth patient information site on Graves Eye Disease , Infiltrative Thyroid Ophthalmopathy . graves disease, hyroid optic neuropathy, orbital decompression, Antithyroid drugs, Radioactive Iodine,  
    http://www.avclinic.com/graves_disease.htm
    
    Extractions: Angeles Vision Clinic The web site has detailed information on many other eye conditions. Please feel free to visit our Home Page or check out other eye conditions on our Eye Conditions page GRAVES EYE DISEASE OR Infiltrative Thyroid Ophthalmopathy Janet's page Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces a greater than normal amount of hormone. It occurs in a number of diseases, including Graves' disease, toxic goitre, thyroiditis and ingestion of excessive amounts of thyroid hormones. Excessive levels of thyroid hormones give rise to weight loss, rapid hart, tremor, sweating and changes in the nails, skin and hair. Subjectively, a person will notice nervousness, heat intolerance and hart palpitations. Prominent eyes or Proptosis Inability to close eyes Graves' disease is a term used to describe the commonest variety of hyperthyroidism, which is regarded as having an autoimmune basis. Autoimmune disease may be understood as a process by which the body sees some part of itself as being foreign and reacts to it much the same way that it would with any bacteria or virus. In the case of Graves' disease, the body sees the thyroid gland as the foreign object and produces antibodies that attack the thyroid gland. This will often (but not in all cases) cause the thyroid gland to become over active. Graves' eye disease is currently believed to be due to a similar autoimmune reaction. However, in the case of

19. Graves' Disease - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention
    of this disease, factors that trigger the onset and current treatments. Graves Disease. Focus on Thyroid Medical Dictionary - graves disease  
    http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/endocrine-disorders/thyroid/hyperthyroid/graves'

20. Graves Disease / Family Village Library
    graves disease. National graves disease Foundation (NGDF) PO Box 1969 Brevard, NC 28712 (704) 8775251 Email jake@ngdf.org Websitehttp//www.ngdf.org/.  
    http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_grav.htm
    
    Extractions: Website: http://www.ngdf.org/ Established in 1990, the National Graves' Disease Foundation is the only national, lay, nonprofit, educational organization open exclusively to people with Graves' disease, their families, friends and health care professionals. The NGDF offers a multi-disciplinary approach to a complex problem. Representatives of all related disciplines are included on the Medical and Advisory board: Endocrinology, Surgery, Nursing, Opthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice and Graves' disease patients. The National Graves' Disease Foundation is dedicated to increasing the public awareness of the disease and providing support and information to people with the illness. Graves Disease Web Board This list is for people with Graves' Disease and their family and friends who are interesting in supporting them. Topics for discussion can include problems people are experiencing, their chosen course of treatment, current medical studies and possible alternative methods of treatment. This list is not intended to replace expert medical advice and treatment, but to allow folks to discuss various aspects of Graves' with others.

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