http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/graves_disease.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/graves_disease.rss Graves' Disease Remedieson Earth Clinic, your source for Natural Cures! Mon, 13 Feb 12 03:05:27 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_70095 /CURES/graves_disease.rss1 Wed, 28 Dec 11 22:32:12 -0600 Suzzanne from Ravena, Ny writes: "Hyperthyrodism/Graves Disease: I have been diagnosed but I would love to get more information from others about alternative treatments, if any, besides taking a pill. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_61378 /CURES/graves_disease.rss2 Tue, 16 Aug 11 16:16:23 -0500 Molly from Minneapolis, Mn writes: "I was diagnoised with Hyperthyroidism when I was 16, I was immediatley treated with Iodine Radiation... And shortly became Hypo afterward. As I am getting older, and realizing that I have been on synthroid and ateneol since I was 16 (9 1/2 years) is really starting to bother me. I have two healthy and beautiful children, and I feel unhealthy, and like this disease has cut my life in half. I have my good days, and I have my bad days. I'm completely bald in the front and on the sides (Been wearing wigs since I was 21)... I have the bulging eyes ( I look like a frog)... I'm sure people think I'm high or on drugs most of the time... but it's like why bother explaining. My glasses and sunglasses do a good job at hiding the shame. Sometimes my eyes will go back in my head on their own... I have the sweating, the nervousness, racing mind/thoughts, slurred speech, double vision (going blind), sensitivity to cold... And sometimes overly hot... My heart beats fast when resting.. And then sometimes I feel like it stops.. And then begins again... Or sometimes it double beats... It just does weird things. I'm moody and irritated.. Short tempered and mad for no reason. I'm like pms'ing just about everyday it seems... My legs and fingers go numb... I feel like my bones are Brital.. And my body aches a lot.. Sometimes I get unbearable pain in my eyes.. But at this point, I'm use to it. I get so tired and exhausted. I'm just so young, and so tired of letting this disease take over my life. I have to beat it. I see my first endocrinologist this Thursday (what should I expect)??? Believe it or not, I've never seen one. Only my idiot family doctor who just keeps feeding me synthroid and atenenol and telling me to diet and lose weight. She doesn't seem to have the slightest idea, of how physically, emotionally, and mentally this graves disease is. No one actually understands how I feel sometimes. I envy so much to function like a healthy adult again. I don't know why I was cursed with this disease at such a young age. I don't talk about it much with friends and family, and figured it was time to do some long overdue 9 1/2 year research, and find a cure. Any advice? Any remedies? I currently take 150mg synthroid, 50mg atenolol, Multivitamin, Vitamin Cw/ Vitamin D and Fish Oil... Should I be test for vitamin deficiencies? Should I be test for food allergies? Also, I don't know if my thyroid/graves disease was caused by lack of iodine or not... Should I find out the underlying problem? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=FAS_60998 /CURES/graves_disease.rss3 Wed, 10 Aug 11 19:06:42 -0500 [YEA] Jen from Bozeman, Mt writes: "Hi I just want to say DONT do RAI or surgery. Why would you remove an organ in your body that is the victim of your immune system. Your thyroid is not the problem it is actually your immune system. I was diagnosed 3 years ago but I know that I have had it since I was a child. Looking back I can remember episodes of hypo and hyper at different points of my life. I have been to an endo who perscribed methimazole. I stopped that about 6 months in when my hair was coming out in clumps and my lab tests were not getting better. Of course my endo wanted me to get rid of my thyroid because Dr's don't like diseases that they don't have control over. If you get rid of your thyroid they can give you fake thyroid for the rest of your life. Not to mention hypo is less fatal in comparison to hyper. I went to two naturopaths. The first helped a little but the second was the one who helped most. His idea of treating the whole body not just the thyroid really made sense. He started by addressing my immune system which for some reason was attacking my thyroid. He placed me on desicated thymus gland (thymus is part of your immune system that dr's believe is useless to us after childhood). He also tested me for food allergies. I had so many intolerances that I was absolutely shocked. Gluten, dairy, peanuts, almonds. Things that I had been eating in huge amounts. He explained that it might be possible for me to stop all of the intolerant food for six months and I might be able to begin eating some of them again. Gluten it seems was the main culprit. I stoped all for six months and the only one I cannot tolerate now is Gluten. My naturopath explained to me that Gluten is like a bat and when I ingest it, I am hitting my immune system with it as if it were a bee hive. My immune system freaks out and begins attacking my thyroid, adrenals, skin etc.... It made sense to me that. I can have one crouton and I will have a dabilitating migraine and trembles etc. Anyhow I started taking many suppliments as well. *copper (hypers are usually deficient) *selenium (hypers and hypos are usually deficient) *magnesium (helps heart palps) *potassium (helps heart thumping) calcium (muscle and bone weakness) D3 (I was difficient as most people are) iron ( anemia and to counter the copper intake) valarian (sleeplessness and stress) chromium and green tea ( stress and muscle weakness) Relora (adrenal fatigue that was due to stress) I know it's alot but they all have a purpose.... Spanish Black Radish (just started recently and is supposed to help sooth graves and release bile from liver) B Compex (for everything:) Vit A, C, E, as well. I am completely in remission now and have been for over a year. I believe that the thymus support was the start of my healing and the * suppliments are the most important ones for maintaining my health at this point. My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed about 10 months ago. I have skipped the endo and gone for the same treatment that helped me. So far she is getting better and on the rode to remission. Please don't have surgery to remove an organ that is so important to your health and well being. Afterall it isn't the thyroids fault right. Focus your treatment on the real problem. Your immune system and why it is attacking you. God bless and good health to you all. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_57633 /CURES/graves_disease.rss4 Sat, 11 Jun 11 12:27:55 -0500 Noodlelegs from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi everyone, this is my first time on this site. I have ben diagonised with Graves for the last 8years. My normal weight was 120 punds I am currently weighing 98 pounds, I have palpitations, sweating, weakness and my legs feel like noodles. I have been seeing an Endocrinologist been on Tapazole and even had RAI treament also my THS level was 38. I am 40 years old and I feel very unhealthy; I decided to take B100(supery potency) and I'm confused. Been on websites for the past few years and I still have no idea what to do. HELP " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=EE_55406 /CURES/graves_disease.rss5 Tue, 26 Apr 11 22:58:37 -0500 [YEA] Niecy from Dallas, Texas writes: "Hi. I came across a couple of sites that talk about eye exercises for bulging eyes from Grave's disease but didn't really explain what to do. I suffererd from bulging eyes for years until 2 weeks ago when I did eye exercises. I put a couple of drops of moisture eye drops in my eyes, laid down and started moving my eyes around (while eyes closed) and looked as far right, left, up and down as I could to where I felt pressure in my eyes while doing it. I felt a tingling sensation behind my eyes. The more I moved my eyes around the more the sensation would go away. The next day my eyes started to return to normal. It's been about 2 weeks and my eyes have returned to normal! I do the exercises while laying down just about everyday. Please let me know if this works for anyone! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_51309 /CURES/graves_disease.rss6 Wed, 19 Jan 11 14:13:16 -0600 Bobbi from Hickory, Nc, Usa writes: "I was diagnosed with Grave Disease in June 2009. I have rapid heart palpitations, sensitive to light, weight loss, and bugle eye. I have read the various symptoms and alternative cures. However, no one has said they have double vision. This double vision is driving me nuts. I have researched the internet and there is an surgery to correct the muscles of the eye. Has anyone had success with correcting the double vision. It is wonderful to have a forum to share our experiences and cures. God Bless everyone and may we all receive our healing for our eyes and heart." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_50729 /CURES/graves_disease.rss7 Fri, 07 Jan 11 22:16:58 -0600 Sara27 from Silverspring, Md, Montogomery writes: "Hi , i am new to this wonderful network and happy that I found such a grate helath network system to inform, share and support each other. My question is that I am recenlty diagnosed with Graves disease and want to know if any of u experince this disease and if any natural cure that really worked for you? please help. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=BUGLEWEED_41939 /CURES/graves_disease.rss8 Sat, 08 May 10 17:13:39 -0500 Kay from London, England writes: "I have had graves disease for about 4 years now. I had an overactive thyroid which was removed 3 years ago but my eyes are still bulging and swollen around the eye area. I am so depressed with looking "like a frog" and would appreciate any advice. I take levothyroxin 150mg daily but this doesn't help the eye disease. I really don't want to have surgery although I couldn't yet anyway as the disease is "still active" I have read the bugleweed can help but I'm not sure how I should take it. I have just today started taking apple cider vinegar supplements in capsule form. Please help me as this disease has already ruined my relationship and depleted my self confidence." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=HERBAL-SUPPLEMENTS_41227 /CURES/graves_disease.rss9 Fri, 16 Apr 10 10:04:00 -0500 Paloma from Ny, Ny, Usa writes: "Hi everybody. I have severe Graves disease (sweating, weakness, heart palpitations)for almost a year, doctors put me on med methimazole and later on PTU, my liver got damaged. Later on my doc pushed me to take a radioactive iodine, I refused. I had and still have severe overactive thyroid and bad heart palpitations. I found alternative medicine doc and started to take alternative medications, such as Bugleweed, Melissa. I just started to take all of this a couple days ago, keep you posted... I am really tired of this disease and like all of you want to be cured. God bless all of us " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_39209 /CURES/graves_disease.rss10 Mon, 22 Feb 10 16:57:44 -0600 Antonn from Hopkins, Sc writes: "I have Grave Disease. I really please need whatever remedies you can tell me about, to cure me. Please I will love to be cured of this Disease. God Bless you, If you have any information that may can help me. Please let me know. Example is Vitamin D3 helpful with Graves Disease, and if so How much IU. and what are the other things to do???" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_38905 /CURES/graves_disease.rss11 Mon, 15 Feb 10 18:33:35 -0600 [QUESTION] Virginia from Green Cove Springs, Fla, Clay writes: "I have Graves Disease covered over by Hashimoto. I am looking for something that will help with the eye inflamation. Please can you help? I am on Levothyroin just increased to 100mg, I have been on 88mg. for years just increased to 100mg.The inflamation is so hard to deal with! Thank you, Virginia. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_38850 /CURES/graves_disease.rss12 Sun, 14 Feb 10 10:55:22 -0600 [QUESTION] Diane from Newtown, 18940 writes: "I am a 50 year old woman just diagnoised with graves disease. Removing my thyroid or radioactive iodine treatments are my options for treatment. My question is do you have to remove or destroy the thyroid to treat it? Can you take supplements and leave in the thyroid?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=BUGLEWEED_37946 /CURES/graves_disease.rss13 Tue, 26 Jan 10 09:27:38 -0600 [YEA] Barry Richardson from Melbourne, Vic Australia writes: "My wife took 4 drops of bugelweed (orally) every day for nearly two years (2006 -2008) in order to treat and eventually "cure" Grave's disease. During those years she increased and decreased the dose to check for changes in the symptoms which were -- increased heart rate (at night especially) sleeplessness, and agressiveness/intolerance. She increased or decreased the dose accordingly. That was nearly 3 years ago and she's now clear. Our GP had not heard of it and a specialist advised against its use. Dr Barry Richardson" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=SUPPLEMENTS_33984 /CURES/graves_disease.rss14 Sat, 24 Oct 09 18:57:49 -0500 Timothy from Chicago, Illinois writes: "I get flare-ups of hyperthyroid symptoms - my test results have come back with the markers of graves disease. I have taken these symptoms to help with my hyperthyroid/jitteriness/insomnia/racing thoughts. If I take them for a few days - a few weeks and then re-take a thyroid test, my thyroid levels actually show remarkable improvement as my symptoms improve: L-Tryptophan - 500milligrams - 3 pills up to 3X a day (without food) Magnesium Chloride - 2 teaspoons 3X/a day (with food). I have also used Magnesium Citrate 1-2 teaspoons up to 3X a day. I think I prefer the Magnesium Chloride. Magnesium Glycinate 400milligrams - up to 3X/day (with food) Vitamin E - I know some doctors advise against taking large amounts of vitamin E so please check with your doctor. When I get very jittery vitamin E helps make me tired and calm me down so I'll take up to 800 iU a day of vitamin E as well. These are the supplements that have significantly helped me. Please check with your doctor first!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=MR_25712 /CURES/graves_disease.rss15 Wed, 22 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Nitu from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "I was diagnosed with graves disease 6mos ago.Those palpitations and trembling scared me away.It started with flu.I kept feeling week even after 1 month of my flu episode.I knew something was wrong.I went to see my doc.He thought it is just stress from work. I am a Nurse from profession. At work i put the heart monitor , was surprised with my heart racing in sinus tach at 110. My hr used to be in 70's. I ran to my doc again and after all the test was diagnosed with grave dz. That scared me off. I sat on the internet, search . I didn't want to go for medical tx. I knew the side effects. I tried bugleweed liquid herbal extract. I take about 10cc 2x/day. I tried lemon balm but it makes me sleepy. I take flax seed oil as well. I improved a lot. NO more palpitations.No more trembling or weight loss .I go for blood test q 3 mos.slowly but i see improvement each time. I learn to delegate as well. I do yoga on daily basis. Remember you don't have time, but you have to do it for your own self." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=RN_25327 /CURES/graves_disease.rss16 Wed, 15 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] George from Lagos, Nigeria. writes: "Hi Ted, I am an hyperthyroidism patient for about 8months now, with bulging eyes. I am taking four tabs of cabimazole twice daily on dr's prescription but it seems not to work for me. At times my eye lid may just go into my eyes and i begin to struggle to bring it out, this hurts. Pls i need an herbal cure to this embarrassing disease. Please help me i'm looking like a frog." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=FLAXSEEDOIL_25204 /CURES/graves_disease.rss17 Mon, 13 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Rob from Northeast, USA writes: "Help for Graves Disease Eye Trouble I have had Graves disease for a couple of years. I have not had a lot of trouble with eye protrusion, but I have suffered several severe struggles with dry, crusty, scratchy, painful eyes. The first round was helped by antithyroid meds. But for the last bout I was no longer on meds. I found that flaxseed oil was very helpful. I have been taking it for a few months now, 1 tablespoon with breakfast, another with supper (on some food). There seems to be a fairly predictable correlation between when my flaxseed oil habit gets interrupted and the return of eye symptoms (which reminds me to get back to the oil). " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=BUGLEWEED_8183 /CURES/graves_disease.rss18 Fri, 09 Nov 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Lori from Chesapeake, VA writes: "re: graves cure -- The herb Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) has long been used in Europe for treating hyperthyroidism. Bugleweed can be used alone for mild conditions or in combination with anti-thyroid drugs. It works by inhibiting iodine uptake and metabolism, reducing the amount of hormone produced by active cells and it reduces the activity of TSI, the antibodies responsible for Graves' disease. The leaf extract of bugleweed is more active than root extracts. A tincture (alcohol extract) equivalent to 20 mg of the drug is more effective than a tea. If bugleweed is used as a tea, amounts as high as 1-2 grams daily can be used. Lycopus is often used in combination with Melissa officianalis (lemon balm). Although the effects of herbal preparations are mild compared to anti-thyroid drugs, herbs such as bugleweed should not be withdrawn suddenly. As with anti-thyroid drugs, herbs should be weaned with steadily decreasing doses as improvement is noted. The variety Lycopus europaeus (gypsywort) is reported to be as effective as bugleweed." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=HONEYFORBULGINGEYES_8184 /CURES/graves_disease.rss19 Sun, 19 Aug 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Beatriz from Mexico City, Mexico writes: "Honey Drops cured my bulging Grave\'s Disease eyes; i just put a drop of honey, pasteurized better, in each eye at night after i was my face, it hurts so much and you will cry but it\'s worth it, then after 20 minutes i just wash my face not letting water get into eyes and i go to sleep, in morning i apply water of roses concentrate in each eye, two drops, and my eyes are cured almost 70%, i have them like a frog before,now the lids are again defining and below the brow bulgins are almost gone, day by day, feel free to contact me and i send you pictures of before and after, you won\'t believe the results!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=BILLMUNROSHYDROGEN_8185 /CURES/graves_disease.rss20 Thu, 10 May 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Brenda from Springville, Tennessee writes: "Hi everyone, I\'d like to add an update on my uses of HP. I use the inhaled method, 10 squirts, twice in a row, usually 2 or 3 times a day,and am so very happy with it. I no longer have broncitis! I was dignosed with Graves disease Dec 06 which caused terrible jitters and rapid heartbeats. I inhale the HP when this happens and within minutes the jitters and rapid heartbeat subside! I can\'t thank Earthlink.com enough! I tell all my friends about HP and to email Bill Munro, and I tell that Bill will call them back promptly! A special thanks to Bill" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=GREENTEA_8186 /CURES/graves_disease.rss21 Mon, 29 Jan 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Thankful from Macon, GA writes: "I tried the green tea bag remedy and it worked great for me. I was diagnosed with graves disease and my eyes stuck out for the longest and now after 8 years of looking like a frog my eyes are finally returning to normal." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/graves_disease.html&name=TED_39864 /CURES/graves_disease.rss22 Tue, 09 Mar 10 11:28:09 -0600 Ted from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "Yes, a good way to get rid of Graves' Disease is to use the same protocol as the Lupus treatment that I mentioned on earthclinic. They work similarly. In addition the body's adrenal exhaustion may be at issue in Graves' Disease so try to take now and then a teaspoon of licorice extract. Since DHEA is an adrenal issue also, taking some of this may also help temporarily for the body to deal with adrenal exhaustion. This will allow the body to reset its hormonal system in balance. Finally if you have a pathogen at issue, I suggest to take a couple of drops of 3% food grade H2O2 3-6 per glass of water. Don't use the drug store brand, as they have additives. Sometimes allergens that initiate a Grave's disease is coming from the skin. So spray lightly a weak solution 1-3% H2O2 over arms, feet and legs. At least it will remove the allergen source. "