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Graves/Accutan

Dear Walt
have you heard of connection between Accutan and hyperthyreosis /Graves/ Graves ophtalmopatia? Any scientific data to read about it? Any advice, someone out there who has experienced the same?

I had Accutan from December 2000 to April 2001 and developed Graves (eye) disease in March-April. I had very low TSH and high T4 but practically no other symptoms than mild exophtalmos and swelling aroud the eyes. I was treated medically and TSH and T3/T4 were soon normal. Next week I am going to get high doses of prednisolone iv to remove swelling and prevent damage to the eye. Eye pressure has rised but no damage done so far. I have also two thyroid nodules, but I can continue with oral medicine and avoid RAI or surgery if prednisolone helps. I am feeling perfectly alright, though. What do you think about radiation of the eyes? That is what will happen next if this prednisolone will not help.

About my causes, I have a stressfull job but I am eating healthy, exercising and enjoying my family and pets. I feel good and optimistic, as I did already before all this. I would like to keep my eye sight and look normal again.

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