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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.

Tightness in throat after total thyroidectomy, doctor cannot help me

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I had total thyroid removed 1st feb this year 2016, very painful, most tramatic surgery i believe i have ever had, i have had 25 .  I to have the tightness in ny throat as though i am being strangled, have had several test made to no avail, doctor informed me there is nothing theirei for him to...

by User avatar Guest

Hyperparathyroid disease, what is the best surgeon in Ohio

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Trying to find the most experienced MIRD Parathyroid surgeons in Ohio? Any thoughts?

by User avatar Rosanna

Drainage because hole is not completely closed, I'm 3 weeks post partial thyroidectomy

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I had a partial thyroidectomy 3 weeks ago and I had my stitches removed a week after surgery. I have a drainage hole in my throat in the middle of my neck. After she remove stitches I still have drainage because the 1/4inch hole is not completely closed. It is reddish yellowish liquid. Is that...

by User avatar President Diaz

TSH, 3rd generation

My brother is thyroid cancer patient with suppressive levothyroxine treatment. What can you tell me about 3rd generation of TSH? Does third generation assay allows reliable surveillance of levothyroxine treatment?

by User avatar Guest

Has anyone who had a parathyroidectomy needed a second surgery?

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Has anyone who had a parathyroidectomy by dr. Stickney in Seattle needed a second surgery?

by User avatar Shortstop6

Can I still have minimally invasive surgery if a surgeon said it looks like 2 adenomas bilateral?

i have hyperparathyrodism and was tested with blood work, ultrasound and urine test. Referred to a surgeon. Had sestambi scans and 2 day swallow pill and more scans. Surgeon said it looks like 2 adenomas bilateral. Can I still have minimally invasive surgery? I also take blood thinners for a...

by User avatar Anxious

MIRP surgery for parathyroid

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Looking for a parathyroid surgeon using MIRP in Tennessee, Alabama areas.

by User avatar Guest

6 days Thyroidectomy Post Op

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I had a total thyroidectomy last Friday June 29th. I was hyperthyroid and had Graves Disease. I did a lot of reading in the weeks before my surgery. I found reading your stories here helped me be more prepared for everything I have gone through. Everyones body reacts differently to this surgery...

by User avatar MelSch242158

Hypothyroid, Age, & Symptoms

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Hi, I am 26 yrs old and for the last year and a half I have had some different symptoms that I believe are related to my thyroid. During a stressful year of school I started to gain weight and was hardly eating. I thought that it was just stress, but school has been over for 8 mo and I am 40 lbs...

by User avatar Heelu84839

Dr. James Norman

I'm considering getting a consult with Dr. Norman about my possible hyperparathyroidism. I have calcium levels in the high 10's (up to 11 twice) but my PTH levels have been 17, 20, and 23. My ionized calcium was 5.6. Dr. Norman himself told me through email there was an 80% chance I had this disease...

by User avatar Mr. B107728