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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 19:59

It's "Northwest Clinic - Diabetes & Endocinology", located on Al Wasl Rd in Umm Suqeim 2. Tel: 3307117. I would recommend Dr Zia ul Hasan who was also consulting at Medcare. good luck : )

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 21:26

M - I would love the details of the endocrinology centre please. Sibilla - Dr Baha at City Hospital is the Endocrinologist I see too. Very good I think. <em>edited by Poohbear on 30/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 21:16

I had Graves disease as well,had to b on carbimazole(beta blockers)to begin with, cos i was going insane thats when they found out my thyroid levels were so so so high.After few months had radioactive iodine treatment and now on euthyrox,not always on the same amount since still get the odd up and down>by the way since in Dubai i see doctor Bahaldeen at City Hospital,is an endocrinologist,very approchable,quite happy with him,obviously blood test every 3 months and so on.Hope it helps.

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 20:01

I'm interested in getting the details of the endocrinologist center please ;)

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 19:25

Hi Poohbear I know plenty of people who have had the surgery due to hyperthyroids as well as cancerous cells. I myself had Graves for about 9 months before the doctor suggested something more permanent. I opted for radioactive iodine treatment which is a simple process of taking a one-off tablet, waiting for 3 months and then having a couple of thyroid profiles taken over the next few months until the dosage of hormone stabilises. Four years later and I have a thyroid profile every three months which then tells me whether or not to change my dosage of the hormone. I can only speak from my experience and say I am glad I took the tablet instead of the surgery. It just seemed like the right decision at the time, was least invasive and I am still happy with the result. good luck with yours : ) PS there is a new specialist endocrinologist centre opened up in Dubai if you are interested.

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 18:53

Thanks for sharing quizzme. I too have been taking medication, but it has again today been increased as still not high enough to control the thyroid. I have a large goiter which is supressing the gland and therefore that is why it is not functioning correctly. Dr says the other option of radioactive iodine is not suitable for me due to the size of the goiter as would need a high dose and side effects are not so good. Guess it is the operation then. x

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 18:19

Hi Poohbear, I had a full thyroid removal 5 years ago following a Grave's disease (overactive thyroid). Prior to the surgery I spent over 4 years trying to balance the thyroid function and after 2 failed attempts the endocrinologist recommended a thyroid operation so I went for it. I had enough of the very highs and very lows that the disease brought, even under medication so the operation seemed the best option. I'm unsure whether I would do it again would I be able to go back in time as it has changed my patterns of "functioning" quite a lot and took a lot of adjusting and I am still not completely balanced (most of times ok though). I was used for years to be supercharged and super enrgetic etc ... and it took my body a long time to adjust to the slower motion (note my friends think I always have plenty of energy so this is only internal perception). The levothyroxin only covers 3 of the 4 thyroid hormones and if the conversion doesn't happen for the fourth one then I feel quite low. I was looking at the natural thyroid hormones and got discouraged as it's hit & miss as to keeping balanced levels. My dad who had the same disease chose to keep his thyroid and go through alternative routes (he's an osteopath) and ended up pretty much where I am now, except his highs and lows were far more frequent than mine. The operation in itself is a doodle, unsure as to who recommend here as I had mine done in France by a specialist who only operates thyroids. hope this helps xxx <em>edited by Quizzme on 30/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 16:29

If so, did you have it done here or in your home country? Anyone have any feedback for Dr Ameen of City Hospital. I need a full thyroid removal due to overactive thyroid and would be grateful for any advice.

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