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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.

Weight gain prevention just after total thyroidectomy?

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I'm a 23 year old female with a pretty high metabolism and a genetically petite build. I also work out regularly. I just had a total thyroidectomy a week ago and I've started reading all about how people have gained weight from this. I'm just wondering how badly a person like me would be affected by...

by User avatar Laluna5799929

I have hypothyroid known as Hashimoto's and taking Eltroxin, can I do the Bernstein diet?

Anyone taking meds for their thyroid I'm on Eltroxin wondering if I can do the diet 

by User avatar Guest

I had parathyroid surgery several years ago and gained a lot of weight. How can I lose some at 75?

I had Parathyroid surgery several years ago and I'm much too heavy now. Is there anything I can do at age 75 to get the weight off.  I've even changed my eating habits by eliminating one meal per day.  

by User avatar Guest

sore throat after thyroidectomy

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It's been almost a week since I had my thyroidectomy and I'm developing a brutal sore throat. Does anyone know if it's normal to have a burning sore throat after thyroidectomy? I don't know if I'm sick or if this is post-surgery symptom?

by User avatar Guest

Alcohol and hyperthyroid

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My husband has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Last night we went out to dinner and he consumed several glasses of wine and a huge margarita. Later that night he complained of a racing heart and couldn't sleep. Was this caused from the alcohol and is drinking alcohol dangererous for someone...

by User avatar SherAnna07

Major problems after total Thyroidectomy, very scared =(

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I had a total Thyroidectomy yesterday afternoon to remove a 5.4cm benign mass that was on my left Thyroid. I did not want to do this, but I felt like I had no choice due to the fact that the mass was so large and I was at an increased risk of developing Thyroid cancer due to heavy doses of radiation...

by User avatar Kyle75

Tightness, fullness, painful neck post Thyroidectomy

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I am 8 month Post Thyroidectomy (Large Substernal with deviated Trachea. Immediately after surgery I began feeling tightness, pressure fullness and a pulling and stretching in the entire neck area. It is still the same today 7 months later. I have had numerous post op visit with surgeon along...

by User avatar Marsha

Muscle spasms in my neck after a parathyroidectomy. How to relieve this pain?

I had a parathyroidectomy 5 months ago where my surgeon removed one of my parathyroid glands and the 1 inch tumor growing on it.  The tumor was benign.  Everything healed up fine and I feel much better after surgery except I am having major muscle spasms in my neck.  They are...

by User avatar paced geese

Parathyroid surgery looking for a expert surgeon in Canada or Montreal for MIRP surgery!!!!

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Also Considering Dr LArian in Los angeles , does anyone have any information for me.... Thanks

by User avatar Guest

persistent high calcium after parathyroidectomy

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I am looking for anyone that has had surgery and had hyperplasia. I had surgery three months ago and my calcium is still elevated 10.7. My PTH level is 5 (yes I said 5). I am feeling ok, but of course would like to feel better. If you are having persistent hypercalcemia after surgery I would like...

by User avatar texgranny69564