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Is there a holistic approach to hyperthroidism?

Instead of the radio active iodine treatment to rule it out. Is there anyother way to do this?
I got diagnosed with hyperthroidism and my doctor wants me to take a radio active pill to light up my throid to take x-rays. He ha salready done 2 bloood tests to check my levels, but wants to do this x-ray. I don't want to take this nuclear medicine. Is there anything else I could do?

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Hi,
I also have hyperthyroidism. I wouldnt do the radio active pill either, so my doctor did a ultra sound on my throat. But keep in mind it is always best to do what ur doctor advises. But i understand the fear of radio active meds in ur body. It wouldnt hurt to ask if he can do a ultra sound. They use the same machine thats used on pregnant woman. Good luck . Hope this helped

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• The doctor has a very good reason why he wants you to take that test. He wants to find out if the whole thyroid is affected or just some areas of it. This will determine what treatment he will give you. I understand your reluctance but discuss with your doctor your fears and he will do his best to answer your questions and give alternatives. Don't be afraid of the term nuclear medicine. It means that the iodine will give off relatively harmless radiation so that your thyroid can be seen better on x-ray.