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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.

2 years without meds for thyroid. Is my health in danger ?

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had a thyroidectomy in the middle 90s, and was put on synthroid. Due to insurance changes I haven't been able to get meds for almost 2yrs now. Is my health in danger ?  

by User avatar Guest

Total Thyroidectomy Surgery

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I am scheduled for surgery on the 22 of January, and I am losing my mind prior to surgery. I am unsure what to expect, I get anxiety with people hovering over me. I know that I will be under anesthesia, but wondering will it last the whole surgery? I am scared that I will have a breathing tube...

by User avatar Black & Beautiful 15

I have Hypothyroidism and can not seem to find a diet that will help me lose weight!

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I found out I had Hypothyroidism about 2 years ago and have had trouble finding a diet that actually works for me.  I have looked and tried so many things but it seems I always stay around the same weight.  Does anyone have any ideas?? Also, has anyone else had any problems finding a doctor that...

by User avatar asengland

calcium and pth increased after parathyroidectomy

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It's been a month since my surgery and I feel much worse. Hypercalcemia is making me exhausted and confused. Calcium level has increased to 11.1 at last lab test, and PTH gone up 20 pts. Anyone have any similar experience ( I have hyperplasia.)

by User avatar magda

Recovery from depression after parathyoidectomy

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I had parathyroidectomy 6 weeks ago but I am still suffering from anxiety and depression as before surgery.I would like to hear from postoperative patients when these symptoms expected to improve

by User avatar HONEST312093

I was diagnosed with graves disease also known as hyperthyroidism

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Hello, my name is kayla im 20 &' two years ago I was diagnosed with graves disease also known as hyperthyroidism. I was released from the hospital today after going in two nights ago since my neck was swollen &' it hurt to breathe. Another thing is my heart rate was 180 over 60 which I have...

by User avatar Guest

Starting Cytomel with Synthroid, will levothyroxine drop lower and how soon?

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My current dose of Synthroid is 100mcg. My doctor just added 25 mg of Cytomel in addition to Synthroid. I have read that when adding Cytomel it may lower levothyroxine by 50% if the TSH is low. My TSH was already too low, but the doctor prescribed Cytomel anyways. I seem to be very sensitive...

by User avatar Guest

Hyperthyroidism/FHH at 72

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Have been told I have FHH, at 72, with normal calcium in the 9's my whole life until five years ago. My calcium for the past years has been over 10 (10.6 highest). I have 190 PTH, very very low urine calcium, and the radioactive scan shows an enlarged parathyroid. I have almost all the other...

by User avatar mp1941311147

Best surgeon for parathyroid tumors in Los Angeles

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Looking for the best surgeon to take out nodules and a parathyroid tumor in the Los Angeles area. I also had an upper GI that shows some esophagus blockage which a has been causing difficulty swallowing. I've consulted with Dr Yeh but he didn't see the parathyroid tumor and despite my calcium levels...

by User avatar Osklinoftek310941

4 cm nodule on thyroid, waiting for FNA results

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Hello , I’m female, 52 years old and since I’ve been experiencing extreme tiredness, hot/ cold flashes and even pretty heavy mood swings, my doctor had me do a blood test to check my thyroid levels and the results came normal. However, what I thought was just a swollen lymph node left after the...

by User avatar Betts