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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.

No thyroid gland and using a pregnancy test?

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Hello, I'm a 25 year old woman, I was born with no thyroid gland and I have hypothyroidism as you probably would know. My question is, if I used a pregnancy home test, would it come up to be the actual true result of the test... Or would I have to wait till I show before I can question it? I...

by User avatar doubleglory

Spotting due to Low Thyroid

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I recently have been forgetting to take my thyroid medication, to the point of almost not taking it at all. I read somewhere that low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) which is what I have, can cause constant breakthrough bleeding. I was looking for an answer because I have had this spotting on and...

by User avatar ASPIRE4GRACE7821

Coping with Hypothyroidism

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I'm a 24 year old female who was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. Since then I have been put to Synthroid medication, as well as depression, and sleeping medication. Before the found out what was wrong I was only 110 pounds and now after all of the weight gain my weight is now at 170. I stay tired,...

by User avatar Guest

connection between TIA and hypothyroidism and/or adrenal insufficiency

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What connection is there between TIA and hypothyroidism and/or adrenal insufficiency? I had a partial thyroidectomy October 15 2009 for multinodular goiter and technically my thyroid levels are OK, but symptomatically I have suffered from hypothyroidism and/or adrenal insufficiency for about 10...

by User avatar austex126143

Do I have Parathyroid/ Hyperparathyroidism & Normocalcemia? I have high calcium levels

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Hello, I am reaching out to anyone that may provide me with some information. I can provide my tests/scans other info if needed. I am a 31 year old female, (BC Canada) that has presented with abnormal tests and symptoms for the past few years (March 2015) with no confirmed diagnosis, and I am...

by User avatar Angeline356989

clips cause swelling and need for operation post thyroidectomy

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Do not let  this page con you into thinking surgical  clips will do you no harm. Doctors that do not tell you they have left the clips in your body are not informing you of possible complications if the clips are left in sensitive tissue. I have a very serious side effect from clips...

by User avatar Guest

For those feeling bad after parathyroid surgery, did surgeon check all four of your parathyroids?

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For those still feeling bad after parathyroid surgery, did the surgeon check all four of your parathyroids??  Many times there are more than one. They have to check all four. This is the reason you see so much success with Dr. Norman’s patients. They check all 4 glands. They do 15 of these...

by User avatar Guest

Thyroidectomy surgery and I am so concerned about weight gain. How can I avoid it?

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It's been really insightful (and scary) reading all of your posts! I'm a 28 year old female, I also eat generally well and exercise a lot! I have never had a problem with weight fluctuations. I am scheduled to have a total thyroidectomy in Jan 2018 and I am so concerned about weight gain to the...

by User avatar Jade

Thyroidectomy surgery 2 months ago and now having a lot of problems breathing and chocking

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Having Los of problems breathing n choking after 2 months ago having a thyroidectomy..Help!

by User avatar tutukeb361911

I have had a thyroidectomy and want to know what natural alternatives can help me deal with fatigue.

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I have had a thyroidectomy and want to know what natural alternatives can help with the depression, fatigue and not being able to focus, memory loss. I am on a thyroid med.(levothyroxine)

by User avatar pawilli04