My 38 year old son was diagnosed with Graves several years ago. The Methamazole treatment made him very ill and after adjusting dosages, had to stop taking it after 9 months. He struggles to keep weight on and keeps loosing, despite a good diet.
In addition, he gets chronic debilitating migraines, recently increasing, accompanied by nausea & vomiting.
We requested an MRI from his primary care physician and HE YELLED AT US! He was angry that we would dare question his diagnosis. I know there are good Drs out there, but my son hasn't had good experiences with them thus far. Still no approval from primary, even though my son is insured .
I am ANGRY that pharma, research & development have not developed any new medication(s), treatment for hyperthyroidism ! Methimazole is an old drug. Why aren't there any newer treatments?
Very frustrated and worried mom.
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