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Thyroid Disorders

Discuss thyroid gland issues like the regulation of growth hormones, thyroidectomy, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Thyroiditis, thyroid goiter (thyroid enlargement), and solitary thyroid nodules here.

hyperparathroidism--any holistic approach to heal diseased parathyoid gland?

I have been diagnosed with primary hyperparathroidism (high CA in blood, normal parathyroid). Is there any holistic method to healing the parathyroid gland without surgery? Also, to do the surgery they first inject a radioactive isotope to try and ID which part of the parathyroid gland is diseased....

by User avatar speedy cadet

shortness of breath and upper chest tightness after total thyroidectomy

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I am 27 years old, diagnosed with a complex left thyroid nodule and 3 small solid thyroid nodules on the right in Jan this year. They came on very quickly and did not cause me any real problems. Due to their character on my FNA and ultrasound, I underwent total thyroidectomy in late Feb this year at...

by User avatar LJ

surgical clips in my neck after total thyroidectomy

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I had a CT scan with contrast and the results show surgical clips in my area of thyroid. What are they there for?

by User avatar gammahorse

CT scan reveals surgical clips after TT ? Why?

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I had a CT scan and found out (after many complaints to all my doctors), I've got metal surgical clips in my neck. My surgeon never told me about this. I'm very confused and very afraid because of the increased pain I've been experiencing since my TT. Why would they do this to me? I now can't get...

by User avatar Guest

swelling at surgery site after thyroidectomy. how long until I'm healed? Will ice or tylenol help?

How long before the swelling is no longer a problem?  I have a tight swelling along the suture line like a hard tunnel.  Eating and drinking still feel "precarious" although not as bad as after surgery.  It's been over 2 weeks.   I've asked the doctor if I need to continue...

by User avatar Guest

changes in thyroid medicine compared to thyroid gland. I developed heart problems

I had my thyroid removed in 2016 because I tested positive for cancer. After surgery it was negative. I had them test again also negative. That is when all my heart problems begin. I developed AFIB and was taking to much thyroid medicine so the cardio version didn't work and didn't know I had to...

by User avatar dancing portfolio

Parathyroid surgeon in Chicago

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Has anyone had minimally invasive parathyroid surgery in Chicago?  (Specifically, I am looking for someone who has removed 3.5 hyperplastic glands, while leaving half of one gland behind, through a minimally invasive procedure.)  Any info would be appreciated.  Thank you.  

by User avatar Guest

How to diagnose hypothyroidism? What are its symptoms? And what are treatment options?

questions and answers to treating and diagnosing hypothyroidism

by User avatar glassy pince-nez

Is it safe to smoke marijuana after having a thyroid surgery?

Is it safe to smoke marijuana after Thyroid surgery 

by User avatar Guest

Can I take multivitamin for my underactive thyroid if I'm already taking cod liver oil and omega 3?

I have read up on the benefit of taking multivitamins for underactive thyroid . I already take cod liver oil 1000mg with omega-3 with A and D.I also take vitamin C-1000 mg and rose hip .I take these vitamins daily. Can i still take multivitamins  also .There is so much saying...

by User avatar gracious cuticle