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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.

Post parathyroid surgery and unable to take calcium supplements, I cannot tolerate them in any form

5 weeks now after surgery and am unable to take calcium supplements, I cannot tolerate them in any form.  Is it possible to get enough through food?  Has anyone else had this problem, please help!!!  If I take calcium I urinate so excessively that I end up in the hospital, have severe...

by User avatar Chris

I am always cold (especially my feet) ever since I had my left upper parathyroid removed

Hi i had my left upper parathyroid removed in 2013. Since then i am always cold, especially my feet. I am tired all time, (alot of weight gain due to this), get the ocassional cramp in weird places like my breasts, upper chest, face and shoulders and if i stretch my toes they become stiff as well. I...

by User avatar Kitty364512

I have a Thyroid nodule, ovarian cyst, no menstral cycle for 2 months, extreme joint pain, fatigue,

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I am a 28 year old female, in extreme pain, and very scared. On Christmas I was told @ an ER that I have a Thyroid nodule, and an ovarian cyst. I haven't had my period now for a little over 2 months. I've had extreme fatigue, where I can't even get out of bed, and for the past 3 weeks I've also...

by User avatar Dawn

thyroid scar healing

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I just had a thyroidectomy one week ago today. The wound seems to be healing nicely. I would like to know what I should do to help the healing process and make the scar fade quicker.

by User avatar geeface

the effects of removal of the thyroid

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what is the effects of removal of the thyroid ?

by User avatar Guest

modules on Thyroid

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I was told I have modules on my thyroid, what are they , could it be cancer.How are they treated.

by User avatar vimarie.pelc

is it o.k. to drink alcohol after thyroidectomy?

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i don't mean immediately after. But like what is the interaction with thyroid medication and alcohol? any watchouts?

by User avatar past0034103351

how does one help themselves to not sleep all the time?

Early I'm awake? Sleep comes and goes these days. I see doctor today. We will talk about my results. I am more scared of the scales. Haven't weight myself in a while. Ok how does one help themselves to not sleep all the time? That is all i think about. Sleep... not always getting it because my brain...

by User avatar CandyBrandy363681

mini parathyroid operation

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Hi, Hope you can help me. I was just diagnoised with a adenoma which is non cancerous tumor on my parathyroid. My doctors has run so many calcium tests I'm beginning to feel like a pin cushion. I also have osteoporious and osteopenia. This all adds up to what I know means I need surgery. My doctors...

by User avatar runninaroundwithoutwings118256

how many people's thyroid number is really off the chart?

I am 40 years old have had this issues and OMG i could write a book about those issues. The pain i have suffered and the lack of understanding that just because i am over weight i cause my thyroid number to be really off the chart! So my question is how many people's thyroid number is really off...

by User avatar brandy