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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.

Weight gain after parathyroid surgery

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Hello I had 3 parathyroid glands removed and have one parathyroid remaining Since my surgery 18 months ago I have put on 2 stone in weight prior to surgery I also suffer with my throat at night I have to take cough medicine to ease the problem, I am feeling very depressed as I am feeling worse not...

by User avatar crystal

Problems swallowing after thyroidectomy.

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Any input on my situation is appreciated. I had a thyroidectomy 12/12/2007. In March of 2008 I started having trouble swallowing. It didn't go away so I saw an ENT around August 2008. He did tests revealing large bone spurs on the front of my spine abstructing 50% of my esphogus. He told me this...

by User avatar glrweggy132052

Surgeons that perform MIRP in Ohio

How can I find a surgeon in the Toledo Ohio area that is experienced in MIRP

by User avatar Guest

5 Months after parathyroid surgery

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Hi, here is my story, I am a 57 yr old women and I had a large parathyroid tumor removed on Feb. 9, 2009. According to the surgeon after the surgery he told my husband it was the size of 13 peas together. After the surgery, I felt like a new person drop 12 pounds right away, it has been 5 months...

by User avatar dorothy111119664

21 & papillary cancer in thyroid.

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Hi, I'm 21 and have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I am supposed to have a total thyroidectomy in the next few weeks. I am terrified. I hate needles and am afraid of all the side affects. Will there be alot of weight gain, will I go through depression, and is hair loss a common side effect?...

by User avatar Guest

Had total thyroidectomy

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Im 21, i have a 18 month old daughter have never had health problems (other than fainting for no reason since i was 10) I was recently in a car accident on the highway (someone hit my vehicle and ran) the night i got home i noticed a lump in the center of my large lump in the center of my thyroid! I...

by User avatar Shrtnsweet2325150339

chest tightness, headache, fatigue - post thyroid surgery

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Hello all, My hope today is to give someone a bit of relief from the worry you may be experiencing post thyroid surgery.  Let me start by saying I'm not a doctor and this is my personal experience, which may or may not be the same as yours.  Any doctors that read this however, please...

by User avatar Guest

Does anyone know a great surgeon in the Washington, DC area that performs the MIRP surgery ?

Does anyone know a great surgeon in the Washington, DC area that performs the MIRP surgery with the gamma probe like Dr. Norman in Tampa, Florida? I went to Joh Hopkitheir Baltimore and the doctor is saying they will remove the gland that shows in the scan. They will not examine the other 3 glands...

by User avatar Coski22

Parathyroid surgeons in New Jersey

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I haven't had a scan yet but it seems like I am a candidate for having a troubled parathyroid. I have been reading everything written in this sight and I am now confused, frightened and want to know how to proceed. Is it possible to find a surgeon that is tops in the field of parathyroid surgery...

by User avatar uhillbl152592

i have hypothyroidism and i'm scared that i will gain too much weight

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so...i have hypothyroidism and i am really scared that i will end up becoming really fat...i am going to become 13 in 4 months and you guys wont believe...my weight is 56kg...!!! i know its too much...but luckly im not fat but my arms are a bit heavy..and even my thighs...i have started cycling but...

by User avatar jelenas_kiss