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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.

Symptons related to the common colds

Is swollen glands a sympton that is related to the common cold? When I went to the doctors today, it was brought it to my attention that my right thyroid gland is swollen and there is fluid in my right ear canal . When I asked the doctor what was wrong he said a blood test will give him the...

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Thyroidectomy weight loss tips?

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Hello everybody, I had my thyroidectomy 8 months ago, at age 36. Even though I wasn't exactly slim before that, I gain a huge amount of weight after the surgery. I went up 60 + lbs and now I have no idea is it even possible for me to lose such amount of weight. I've tried keeping myself active with...

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8 days post thyroidectomy

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Okay--I did not do well with this surgery. Spent 5 days in the hospital, and have been home on the couch ever since. I am obsessed with my incision. I am not happy with it. It is 4-5" long and has 14 stitches, which will not be removed until post op day 11! Almost everyone I have encountered...

by User avatar girlcat71060

Hyperparathyroidism because I have  elevated levels of calcium 10.5 - 10.7 for 2 years

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My endocrinologist diagnosed  me with hyperparathyroidism because I have  elevated levels of calcium 10.5 - 10.7 for 2 years, my PTH is elevated and my bone density scan is getting worse, very close to osteoperosis. My endocrinologist ordered a sestamibi scan at Cedars and it came back negative. I...

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What to prepare for RAI and TT effects?

I have TT 4 weeks ago and am scheduled for RAI in a week. The dose I heard will be 150 mci. I heard that there are side effects and am worried what to prepare for it. Should I bring any medcine for pain, constipation, stomach problem... tone and throat driness ....? Also, my voice has been very...

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teenager with a hypothyriod. Heeelp

Several weeks ago my daughter who is 14 years old got diagnose that she suffers from hypothyroid. She didn’t feel well for last two months but we thought it will pass. She is so depressed and I don’t know what to do. Please if there is someone who has similar problem feel free to share...

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thryoid and hotflashes

I have problems with thyroid. Lately I have been having these hot flashes…every 30 minutes… in matter of minutes I am completely sweaty… Do you know of any successful treatment?

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please advise me or what do u think this is? mitral valve pr

hi i am a 23 year old female lately i have been experiencing severe chest pains, along with anxiety attacks and heart palputations, i read up on these signs and came up with, MITRAL VALVE PROPLAPSE. can this be what i have or could it be something else. please help me.

by User avatar shy sweety

Any GOOD news about total thyroidectomy???

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My thyroid is so enlarged that I am having trouble swollowing, so the choice over wether or not to have it removed is not in my control. I've read posts on here and now I pretty much just want to curl up in a corner and die. I am not on any medications now and feel great. So is this just a...

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I have to make Throidectomy

My diagnosis is hyperthyroidism. After long therapy, without success, specialist recommended me surgery, thyroidectomy. They are planning to remove my thyroid gland completely. I think I don’t have too much choice about this question but anyway I would like to hear your opinion. What is procedure...

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