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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.

My Hair Turned Curly After Partial Thyroid Removal

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It is normal for perfectly straight hair to turn curly after a partial thyroid removal surgery? I am growing my hair out after this surgery and it is coming in curly-curly-curly ... ringlets even. This is my only after affect and I am learning to embrace it but am surprised that this could occur....

by User avatar spikester47111

hyperparathyroidism-anyone know of a surgeon close to Akron OH that does the Mirp?

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Does anyone know of a surgeon close to Akron OH that does the Mirp. I was just diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and have most of the symptoms. Thanks, Beth

by User avatar Beth Scott109327

Muscle/Joint Pain Following Total Thyroidectomy. Is severe pain normal following that procedure?

I have had joint/bone pain since my teens due to Osteoarthritis (I am now 64). In mid-December 2018, I had a total thyroidectomy and pain levels are now off the chart, especially in the shoulders, arms, and legs. This pain is non-stop and nothing helps. It has come to the point where most days...

by User avatar through tosser

does anyone know of minimally invasive surgeon for parathyroid in tennessee

does anyone know of minimally invasive surgeon for parathyroid in tennessee

by User avatar Guest

I had 3 parathyroids removed 4 days ago. What is my future prognosis?

I am 55 yrs old female and I had 3 parathyroids removed 4 days ago. I am upset and nervousness as I thought from Sestambi CT scan that I would probably only have one parathyroid removed. However I had 3 removed !! I dont know the prognosis of having 3 removed and am scared and feel pretty crummy b4...

by User avatar Guest

9 days post op Parathyroidectomy 3/12 removed and still tired, shaky

Tonight i am feeling frustrated as my husband doesn't understand why I should still be tired when I had my surgery 9 days ago.  He understood the surgeon to say I would be fine in 3 days.   All of my glands were enlarged and my PTH was 600 in the Operating Room.  3 1/2...

by User avatar Tired in Texas

Seeking a parathyroid surgeon in the Houston, Texas area

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Does anyone know of a surgeon in the Houston, Texas area who uses MIRP and is expert in parathyroid surgery. We are looking for an endocrinologist who performs 2 or more of these surgeries per month. If you are a patient whom he or she operated on , please share your experience. Thanks,...

by User avatar Guest

Medicated for hypothyroid even though tests show within normal levels...

Hi all,  Im a 28 yo female who has been experiencing these symptoms for the past 11 years: Extreme fatigue, unexplained weight gain/high weight even with 2+ hrs of exercise daily and  moderate-significant calorie deficits, fogginess, excessive thirst as well...

by User avatar Guest

cortisone injection caused my thyroid to go into over production. now levels are returning to normal

I had a cortisone injection on my right knee and then I started having spells where it seemed I was having a heart attack. Found out that my thyroid was over producing and my spells are getting less as the levels are returning to normal.

by User avatar Guest

Are all the reoccurring problems/symptoms caused by hypothyroidism or are they from meth use

Are all the reoccurring problems/symptoms that I keep crediting to my thyroid disease or hypothyroidism actually reoccurring symptoms/side effects of methamphetamine use? My thyroid has been checked twice in the past 9 months and my hormone dosage has not been changed. I have dry skin and brittle...

by User avatar greyish respite