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Can Anti-thyroid Medicines Normalize The Thyroid?

I have been diagnosed with Graves Disease. I have been hyperthyroid previously (7 years ago) but was unable to do the Uptake/scan b/c I was nursing. I went on PTU and have been normal for the last 6 years. I was only on PTU for about 3-4 months. My doctor ordered a hepatic panel and intact PTH to see how my liver is. All the numbers come in normal EXCEPT for the SGPT (ALT) which is 58 in a range of 7-56. Do you think I will be able to take anti-thyroid meds again to normalize the thyroid?

posted on Sun, 12 Oct 2014

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Keep me posted

Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response

Hello
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns.
SGPT 58 is not a matter of concern. Do not worry. Mild elevation in the enzyme levels is quite common in patients taking antithyroid medications.

You should continue your regular dose of antithyroid medications.

Keep a watch on your liver function tests every 3 months.

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Can Anti-thyroid Medicines Normalize The Thyroid?

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