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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.

Looking for parathyroid surgeon experienced in operating without sedation or general anesthesia

As above- seeking an experienced endocrine/parathyroid surgeon to do MI 4 gland surgery using only regional/local anesthesia. This is the only way I'll feel safe having it done.  None of imaging reports (including nuclear scan) have highlighted any adenomas. However, an US in surgeon's...

by User avatar some pony

Must be thyroid goiter?nodule ?

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for the last 3 months i have been tryin to get doctors to help me diagnose why I have this constant cough, ( bronchitis sounding ). one doctor order ultrasound and the office was very incompetent lost my info never got my results for 3 weeks. then told me they didnt see anything. I went to another...

by User avatar xmistidawn3885

Shelby Holt in Dallas, Texas who specializes in MIRP surgery.

I am looking for a hypoparathyroid surgeon in Texas and my endocrinologist just gave me the name of Dr. Shelby Holt in Dallas, Texas who specializes in MIRP surgery. This surgeon is an endocrinologist who is located at 5353 Harry Hines Blvd #6-10 Dallas, TX 75390. You definitely do not want the...

by User avatar MYOWNADVOCATE263852

Infertility after throidectomy and radiation

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I am 25 years old and have been battling infertility for 20 months now. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and my whole thyroid was removed when I was 5 months pregnant with my first son. After my delivery I had radioactive iodine (radiation). My husband and I started trying to concieve almost two...

by User avatar Heather42883

MIRP SURGERY FOR HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

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Does anyone know of an experienced surgeon in Long Island or New York City who performs minimally invasive hyperparathyroid surgery as developed by Dr. Norman in Tampa, Florida?

by User avatar Marshall BLUM59549

I have enlarged thyroid

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I have an enlarged thyroid, not huge goiter size, but definitely noticeable and uncomfortable. I also have symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as a basal temp never above 97, weight gain regardless of diet or exercise (from 140 to 170 in 8 months), very dry rough skin, and thinning hair- almost no...

by User avatar Guest

Loss of Taste following Thyroidectomy

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I had my thyroid removed two weeks ago. Since then I've lost my sense of taste. Is there anything I can do to get it back?

by User avatar Guest

Low Temperature = Hypothyroidism??

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Hello I have checked my temperature a number of times when I get up in the morning and it is a degree below normal. I heard that can mean that I could have hypothyroidism? What are the other symptoms of hypothyroidism? Thyroid problems do run in my family. Thanks,

by User avatar Pareeeee11335

Possible thyroidectomy complications

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Hi, I'm 48 years old and I have been diagnosed with thyroid gland cancer about 6 months ago. I have tried radiotherapy and chemotherapy to try to reduce the tumor but it didn’t work. The tumor has begun growing during the last month, so the doctor scheduled a surgery to remove it. I have a...

by User avatar Guest

Dizziness after parathyroidectomy. Is this because of how my head was positioned in surgery?

Hello! I had a parathyroidectomy on 2/16/2022.  The day after surgery I felt pretty good.  The next day I was very dizzy.  It effected my vision and I was barely able to function.  My surgeons asst. told me that it should go away in a week or two.  That it could have been...

by User avatar ninety adapter