smalley Forum Elite
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| | 10/29/07 - 10:38 PM  
 
   
 
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how do u treat hyperthroidism in a preg woman medically or surgically? thanks

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| doc_clotaire Forum Guru

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| | 10/29/07 - 11:19 PM  
 
   
 
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1 ) Low dose of Propanolol for the adrenergic symptoms and Propylthiouracil (PTU) in first trimester (safe in pregancy even if it crosses placenta ) 2 ) Surgery in second trimester
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| smalley Forum Elite
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| | 10/30/07 - 11:45 AM  
 
   
 
|   #3 |
thanks. there was two opinions on this in two books

___________________ But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint-Isaiah 40:31
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| doyoudig Forum Guru
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| | 10/30/07 - 11:48 AM  
 
   
 
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If the Sx's can be controlled on PTU u can just mx medically but if Sx are not well controlled then go for surgery in the 2nd trimeseter and as doc explained BB to control any Heart related Sx's are gievn initially
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