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In a message dated 3/6/99 10:08:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> I will check that out. I dislike doctors, so haven't had anything check
> out in years. I wonder if my accupuncturist can tell me?
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Your acupuncturist probably can't diagnose hyperthyroidism, but he or she
SHOULD be able to treat it successfully. (If he/she practices traditional,
five-element chinese acupuncture).
You'll need bloodwork to diagnose hyperthyroidism, but don't let western
medical doctors tell you what to do about it -- they'll tell you to a)ignore
it til it goes away, b) have your thyroid injected with radioactive iodine, c)
advise you to have it surgically removed, or d) undergo a course of low-dose
radiation therapy. Many of those option will necessitate a life-long
dependence on Synthroid.
I was diagnosed with Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism) in the mid 80's, and
was successfully treated with one treatment from my acupuncturist. Of course,
whenever I give my medical history to a new doctor, and admit to the Grave's
disease/acupuncture, they HAVE to test my thyroid functions -- even fifteen
years later. It kind of cracks me up (and I've tested normal ever since!).
Hope this helps,
Kim
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