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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.

personality changes with Thyroid removal

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My 82 year old mother had her thyroid removed a year ago. They have regulated her thyroid medication, but her personality seems to have changed. Has anyone else experienced that. She is snippy, sometimes mean, and than also extremely emotional. We thought at first this might be signs of...

by User avatar Guest

Vocal cord dysfunction and breathing problems

I underwent thyroid surgery in 2005 which resulted in partial vocal cord paralysis. This condition affected my voice and my breathing. The voice issue was rectified by another surgery in 2006 to "fix" the vocal cord. I am still suffering from breathing issues. I often get choked...

by User avatar Carolyn Floyd84395

What exactly is Cretinism?

Hi, I have recently visited my doctor and did some hormonal tests. The tests showed the increase of TSH and the lack of both T3 and T4. He has scheduled further tests some time next week. One of my friends has told me that I might be developing a form of cretinism. Is that true? What is exactly...

by User avatar Guest

getting very sleepy while and after a workout

When working out or walking I get very sleepy, sometimes when I get back to my car it all that I can do to not to fall asleep. I do have hypothiroid problems and have and vein stripping done. My blood pressure is normal to low, usually around 112/55. What can I do to keep my energey up? It is like...

by User avatar shell

high tsh and low T4 result

I recently found out my tsh level was 21.866 and my T4 level was .1 so my doctor changed my synthyroid from .112 to .125, I had my thyroid removed 2 years ago. He says I might have some puriturity problems but is going to wait and see what happens since he changed my dosage. I recently have had...

by User avatar nujey135921

Swollen, tight throat

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I was on synthyroid for about 12 months and my prescription ran out. I haven't refilled it and have been off it for 1 month. For the past week, my throat is getting tighter and tighter - coughing up mucous and a horrible gagging feeling. Could this be related to stopping the thyroid medicine?

by User avatar johnston3903

Swollen Tongue Throat

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Hi, I feel like my tongue is swollen right down my neck and its making me choke. It sometimes feel like the walls of my throat are touching my tongue and it makes me cough really bad. I have no soreness just a feels all swollen, no trouble eating or drinking, my tongue just feels too big. Has...

by User avatar Janolly22898

Hyperparathyroidism and kidney stones, are those two related?

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Hello, folks. My friend first noticed that he has some problems with his kidneys. After a while, he was diagnosed with kidney stones. After some further testing, he was also diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. I would like to know how these two entities are related one to another. Thanks in advance....

by User avatar Guest

My throat is closing up and I have thryoid

I am 16 years old and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was first born. I've never had any problems in my throat until yesterday. It's been closing on and off. I am underweight and get heat flashes when I am on my menstrual cycle. I recently had a kidney infection and I'm taking new...

by User avatar r.rani313293

AFTER A THYROIDECTOMY

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HI i had a total thyroidectomy 3 yrs ago and i think i have gained 50+ pounds :cry: and see no end in sight i currently am taking 225mcg of l-thyroxine i am always tired, have horrible foot pain, dry skin ,dry hair,freezing hands,shaking hands,low back pain,AWFUL menstrual cramps :? any advice...

by User avatar tshelton9391