Thyroid Disorders

Hysterectomy and hypothyroidism

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I am 35, am hypothyroid due to Hashimoto's disease and have developed inflammatory arthritis in the last year. I have had non- stop heavy periods for years and am finally going for a hysterectomy that I have been putting off for the past 5. Weight loss is nearly impossible and I'm terrified that the...

by Art lady over a year ago

Will Kaiser Refer Parathyroid Surgery Patients To UCSF Or UCLA?

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I have been diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism and need surgery. I've read Dr. Norman's voluminous information as well as Dr. Yeh's website at UCLA and also the UCSF Parathyroid Clinic website info (Dr. Shen). I have Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (Medicare) in Northern California. I am...

by PARATHYROIDCRAZY341298 over a year ago

Hypothyroid meds (synthroid) and Adderal. Should I be taking both medications at same time?

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I'm 31 years old and I've been on 3/30 mg IR Adderal for 3 years now which has worked great for me. Recently, after having a second child and not being able to shed 20 lbs to get back to me normal 125 weight. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was immediately put on .025 levothyroxine. After 2...

by Corinnew143340194 over a year ago

Hypothyroid illness, am very worried that the medications is making me sicker

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I am glad to have found this site. I just want to learn more about hypothyroid. I have been diagnozed and am on medication at this time. I am more sleepy than when I was not on the medication. There have been good results however. My hair stopped falling, I stopped being cold all the time,...

by Guest over a year ago

Can you eat jicama with hypothyroidism?

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I have hypothyroidism and candida was wondering if I can eat jicama?

by Guest over a year ago

mirp surgeon in the Washington?

Looking for a mirp surgeon in the Washington state or PNW for parathyroidectomy

by angst over a year ago

Why am I cold all the time? I feel thyroid symptoms all the time

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My levels are "normal" why am I still feeling thyroid symptoms. I am cold all the time. Such conflicting information out there ...are almonds good for you with hypothyroid? I see an endocrinologist should I be seeing someone else?

by Guest over a year ago

After having my right thyroid removed: My quality of life went from great to horrific!

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After having my right thyroid removed because of a nodular, my breathing is terrible, Why? Is there any help out there? I had the surgery between 2 and 3 years ago, while in surgery the doc clipped my right nerve to my vocal cord and repaired it. A month after the surgery the doc put an injection of...

by Mary Parker335816 over a year ago

Anyone else feel like they have the flu after parathyroid surgery in florida?

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I had surgery on Tuesday and felt ok that night but the next evening I started feeling like I have the flu. My body temperature is actually measuring lower than normal 95.9 to 96.8. I called the doctors and they said this is normal my body adjusting to the removal of the tumors. Anyone else have...

by midwestgal51331913 over a year ago

Alcohol effects after thyroid removal

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My boyfriend has had his thyroid removed years ago from the military and I have noticed that when we go out to drink it affects him really quickly. I was just wondering if this is something common in people after their thyroid has been removed?

by MicheleL over a year ago