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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.

Armour thyroid drug

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? How much armour thyroid drug is it safe to take? I take 60mg daily.

by User avatar sunamisue@1945128296

thyroidtoxicosis

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I have had surgery for a multinodular goiter in 1989. I had two "hot spot" nodules which they supressed before a subtotal thyroidectomy in 1998. The whole gland grew back in 1995 and I was taken off synthroid which did NOT help to supress the growth of the new gland and since I had a fully...

by User avatar Guest

Post Thyroidectomy Problems

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I had a complete thyroidectomy last August. Surgery went without complications. I did have trouble with my calcium for a few weeks, and then they stopped the tums. Since I have had a cholesterol level of 584. I am 34. I have had lots of other problems like fatique, difficulty processing...

by User avatar nursebrenda3422912

Bladderwrack Extract

I was reading that this helps with thyroid function. Is there anything dangerous about trying this if your currently taking med's for hypothyroid. (I actually have Hoshimotos). I feel like I have to eat almost half a normal portion of food to loose wieght my metabolism is so low.

by User avatar jbo

difficulty swallowing overactive thyroid gland

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I think that my thyroid gland became overactive. I have symptoms swelling in throat that causes difficulty swallowing, sweaty, tremor and weight loss. I am going to see a doctor I just wanted to know how this gland is functioning. I am worried about this.

by User avatar nola1032

Does Thyroxine influences other hormones? If yes, which?

I have been looking for a way to help my mother with her thyroid gland problem. She is suffering from hypothyroidism and she has been trying to deal with that condition ever since. Now she is taking Thyroxine in her therapy. Does Thyroxine influences other hormones? If yes, which? I would like to...

by User avatar joelle38515

Confusion.. I feel like reality is slipping away from me. H

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Okay, I have no idea what's going on with me. For a good long while now, I've had this state of mind where I feel like everything I do is half a dream. I feel like my ability to percieve what goes on around me is very limited, almost like I'm watching a tv show about my life instead of me actually...

by User avatar speedsk8tersteve25020

thyroidectomy and natural hormone replacement

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Is is necessary to take a synthetic drug or if I have a total thyroidectomy can I take the natural alternative? Would the doctor test the homone levels in the same way if this is possible?

by User avatar nancy01

graves disease and irritability and being nervous and edgy all the time

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If I don't find solution for this would be divorced woman. I don't know what is happening to me. I am nervous all the time, irritable and edgy. My husband can't stand this anymore. I fully understand him because I am not that kind of a person. Is this happening to me because I have Grave's disease?

by User avatar indira38149

I've been diagnoised with hypothyroism & low blood sugar

Is low blood sugar the same as hypoglycemia? I have tremors, dizziness, vertigo, exhaustion & hunger. My neurologist thinks it may be the start of Parkinson, as my two brothers have it. I am almost 80 & just started having these symptoms. Thank you for any input you may have. V.A.J. :?

by User avatar Vondell Ann