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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.

Recovery after Total Thyroidectomy

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Hi, I recently had a total thyroidectomy due to Hyperthyroidism associated with Graves Disease.  I bec to my medicine after 9 years of taking it and my personal preference was to not swallow a radiation pill due to my ownpersonal research andteeing that eye problems seem to develop often after the...

by User avatar Margie

Swollen glands on one side of the throat

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Hi, my name is Brenda and I have been having a sore throat sometimes on one side of the throat and sometimes on the othe and sometimes both. I had my tonsils out when I was 13 and I am now 53. I have also noticed that the glands right under your jaw bone become swollen and sore. I also have a dry...

by User avatar gmaknt

Parathyroid surgery and any swallowing issues

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I am scheduled for surgery on friday, July 25 and was wondering how my throat will feel after surgery as I also have ulcerative colitis and need to take my 6 pills during the day after my surgery and was wondering if anyone had any problems swallowing after their surgery.  I do not want to test not...

by User avatar Carol25323964

SOMETIMES, WHILE EATING (IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT), MY THROAT CLOSES AND I HAVE TtROUBLE BREATHING

On occasion, while eating and there is still food in my mouth, I cough.  I don't have time to react, so I supposeAfter the breathing gets easier, I begin coughing until I almost throw up several to a dozen times. My throat is irritated and scratchy by then, so I have to suck on a lozgene until the...

by User avatar Bigi

Full thyroidectomy problems

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Hey! I'm 23 and just had a full thyroidectomy Jan 2nd of this year. I feel better in general but I can't stand being this tired, cold and moody. I'm so cold my feet and hands feel like ice constantly I'm always cold I can't ever seem to warm up. The depression has gotten worse too and I take meds...

by User avatar HolStr315734

total tyrodectomy

im 35 years old and have total tyroidectomy last january 19,2007. since march 2007, i often experience short breath, (luck of oxygen) my muscle is trembling, my joints specially in arms feel so weak. my doctor advise me to take tyrax everyday (lifetime) and calcium caltrate twice a day lunch time...

by User avatar Guest

I have been taking Cytomel for over 4 years

I have been taking Cytomel for over 4 years now and still feel very tired all the time. I have recently had the dosage lowered and and my doctor also put me on Armour thyroid, in hopes to totally get me off the cytomel. So far there are no reactions to report. Anything you can tell me about...

by User avatar kurtnsherry@yahoo.com

Post Thyroidectomy Experiences

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Hey guys!I'm having a total thyroidectomy in a little under a month and was just wondering if anyone could share some positive experiences with me. I'm 18 years old and have hashimoto's thyroiditis, I've been hypo ever since I've diagnosed although my levels are the best they've ever been now (ugh...

by User avatar Cait

weight gain due to thyroid& obesity also

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hiii, i just wanna ask that how can i control my weight?i m 18 yrs & 75kg its a lot .sugest me some diet plans which i can follow up,what i should take & what to not.some health tips......with regardsshena

by User avatar shena

herbs for goiter

Hi, guys. My mother has been experiencing some problems with her thyroid gland. The fact is that she has enlarged thyroid gland. This condition is also known as goiter. I was hoping to find out if there are any herbs for this condition of hers. I will appreciate all your replies considering this...

by User avatar sayer1788155890