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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffIf you've been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, the most important thing is to receive the necessary medical care. After you and your doctor have decided on a course of action, there are some things you can do that will help you cope with the condition and support your body during its healing process.
- Get regular exercise. Exercise in general will help you feel better and improve your muscle tone and cardiovascular system. Weight-bearing exercise is important for people with Graves' disease because it helps maintain bone density. Exercise also can help reduce your appetite and increase your energy level.
- Learn relaxation techniques. Many relaxation techniques can help you to maintain a positive outlook, especially when coping with illness. It is well documented that Graves' disease is stress related, so learning to relax and achieve balance in your life can help maintain physical and mental well-being.
References
- Graves' disease. Womenshealth.gov. http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/graves-disease.cfm. Accessed April 10, 2010.
- Graves disease and hyperthyroidism. In: Wolf K, et al. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 6th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=5189251&searchStr=hyperthyroidism. Accessed April 11, 2010.
- Information for healthcare professionals — Propylthiouracil-induced liver failure. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/DrugSafetyInformationforHeathcareProfessionals/ucm162701.htm. Accessed April 11, 2010.
- What is hyperthyroidism? The American Thyroid Association. http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Hyper_brochure.pdf. Accessed April 11, 2010.
- Living with Graves'. Graves' Disease Foundation. http://www.ngdf.org/living_with_gd.php. Accessed April 11, 2010.
- Fitzgerald PA. Endocrine disorders. In: McPhee SJ, et al. Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2010. 49th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2010. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=14671&searchStr=hyperthyroidism. Accessed April 11, 2010.
- Lal G, et al. Thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal. In: Brunicardi FC, et al. Schwartz's Principles of Surgery. 9th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2010. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=5027159&searchStr=hyperthyroidism#5027159. Accessed April 14, 2010.
- Hershman JM, et al. Thyroid diseases. In: Halter JB, et al. Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. 6th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=5133014&searchStr=hyperthyroidism. Accessed April 14, 2010.
- Jameson JL, et al. Disorders of the thyroid gland. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Online. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=2877435&searchStr=graves'+disease#2877435. Accessed April 14, 2010.
- Dietary Reference Intakes for calcium and vitamin D. Institute of Medicine. http://www.iom.edu/vitamind. Accessed Dec. 2, 2010.
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