Thyroid Disorders

Going to have total thyroidectomy, need some advice and support pls

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Hello, My name is Trixy. I found out last June I have hyperthyroidism. I had bad tremors, excessive sweating, heat intolerance, rapid heartbeat and other symptoms. I went to the doctor initially because I was worried my symptoms were due to Parkinson's Disease, which my mother had. When I went...

by femalecartman78716 over a year ago

going off synthroid after 10yrs...had partial thyroid removal in 2002

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I had total hysterectomy in 2010 and after being on cymbalta,synthroid,singular, avapro, and norco since 2002 I have decided I am so weak from having these drugs control my life. I deal with neck pain from spinal stenosus. I am not over weight and stay consistant in the gym. Ofcourse this was...

by ladyrider6 over a year ago

crazy

I am 5days post op from having my parathyroid gland removed. Surgeon said it was the largest ever. larger than an egg. I was under the impression that once this was removed I would feel better. Not that I felt horrible before, I am still waiting. I have had the tingling and dizziness, but my...

by Guest over a year ago

Drop in levels

I had a total thyroidectomy four yrs ago. I have been on the same dose of sythroid for two yrs and my levels have always been stady at 2.25. Last month I was feeling off...increased irregular hear beats...so I went for an unscheduled bvlood draw. My doctor called and said my levels had...

by Linda over a year ago

hypothyroid loosing wt. and thyroid removal

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My 25 year old daughter was diagnosed with hypothyroid desease when she was 16. Very active kid, in sports etc. and now has a very physical job. Besides taking her meds properly and constantly dieting has struggled with her weight. She has been on thyroid Rx and despite what all the litature says...

by dlh85125 over a year ago

Looking for some answers

I had a total thyroidectomy in 2009. Since then my sleeplessness has worsen. I have been on ambien cr 12.50 for 2 years and I still having problems falling to sleep. Plesae help! I would like to rest normally like my husband. We can't sleep in the same room because the lights on or the figgeting...

by chitowngal54206515 over a year ago

How do I improve my health after a thyroidectomy?

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I feel tired and blah one year after my thyroidectomy. Does anyone know what I should add to my diet i.e., supplements or certain foods to improve my health? Also, are there any treatments i.e., acupunture, homeopaths that have helped anyone? Thank you.

by maggiez over a year ago

UCLA ist of reputable Endocrine Surgery programs

Several people have asked for info on closer-to-home parathyroid surgeons. UCLA Endocrine Surgery department - a highly-regarded center headed by Dr. Michael Yeh - has a list of reputable centers around the country. I believe that several of the doctors people have recommended practice at these...

by mweez over a year ago

I need a child

Hi all, I was operated with thyrodectomy 2 months ago, I have not gained or lost weight,missing of periods etc, my fear is I am not able to conceive. I timed myself with my husband and it never worked. anyone who has conceived after thyrodectomy? please advice.

by nisha over a year ago

tierdness, reourring sore throat and swollen glands, feverish

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Hi There. I have had the same problem of and on for years. Sometimes I feel like my normal self but then it comes back again. I get a over whelming feeling of exhaustion where I can't speak proparly and I find I can't really think . The more I try the worse it is. I tend to get a sore throat and...

by Emma over a year ago