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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.

thyroidectomy

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I am going to have a throidectomy probably in the middle of July. I am very worried about weight gain and voice changes. I love my voice and do not want to gain weight. Also, what is it like when you wake up from the surgery? Thanks.

by User avatar dorissmom6421

weight keeps on bounce back

Hi, Since 3-4 years I hv been trying to loose my weight 7 i,m able to do that but it always bounces back I,hv tried VLCC7& HERBAL MEDICINES ,HERBALLIFE,GETTRIM BUT NOT able to loose weight

by User avatar Guest

orbital decompression

I am trying to plan a time for my orbital decompression due to Graves Disease, and wonder if anyone has any comments about their experience. My eyes are pretty protruded, but I've seen worse. I had my Thyroid out in Nov. of 06, and the swelling went down a lot between surgery and January,but...

by User avatar witko

Iodine supplement after sub-total, bilateral thyroidectomy?

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Just over a month ago I had a sub-total, bilateral thyroidectomy. I displayed no symptoms of thyroid trouble prior to the operation and it was done for purely mechanical reasons, ie, it was constricting my trachea. Post operatively I am still free of any symptoms of thyroid disease but am wondering...

by User avatar Satansfist111424

will high dosage of levoxyl during pregnancy cause hypothyro

I have been taking 200mcg Levoxyl/day since the middle of my first trimester. But my OBGYN found my TSH level is 0.109, and considering to lower my dosage to 188mcg/day. I wonder since I have been taking higher than normal dosage of Levoxyl, will it be a risk that my baby will develop...

by User avatar Guest

Unknown cause of symptoms

My wife experiences pain on her left side of her body all the time. She feels some pressure in her left ovary but laporoscopy has found nothing. The pain climaxes during her mentrual cycle, however is always present. Sometimes her left side of her face will feel numb as well as the tips of her...

by User avatar Guest

Slightly low free T4

Can anyone tell me what a slightly low T4 with normal TSH, T3 and T4 means? These are the results I received. I have no idea how to interpret them. I"ve been told, nothing to worry about, however, I wonder about my symptoms and if it could be something.

by User avatar CARDU13014

Sestambi Scan (???? Spelling) does anyone know about this procedure??

Hi, I'm trying to find out if anyone has had this procedure done? Most places have said that it takes about 2 hours, but I found a recommended place that says it takes two days. Has anyone heard of this procedure taking 2 days? Is so what do they do during that period of time? Thank You, SuseyQ

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swollen throat glands

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hi i am a 16 year old male and i have recently noticd a swollen and somewhat painful swelling of my throat glands, could anyone tell me what this might be this is the first time this type of thing has happened

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What kind of complications from parathyroid surgery has anyone had?

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What kind of complications from parathyroid surgery has anyone had? How about nerve damage to the vocal cords? My husband is looking at surgery and makes his living singing. this is his worst fear. Also, has anyone waited for several months after finding out surgery is needed? We are in Oklahoma and...

by User avatar Guest