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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.

Thyroid enlarged and low bone density

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I have had problems with nodules on my thyroid for the past 3 years as well as low bone density. My Endocrinologist has been treating me for both with synthroid as well as Fosomax. The nodules have grown and the bone density has decreased. I have begun taking a daily injection of Forteo for my...

by User avatar Dlee15536

post T. thyroid removal

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Hi, I will have my thyroid gland removed as I have hypertrophy of thyroid gland. What can I expect after surgery? How long does it take to recover, and I know that I will have to take drugs for the rest of my life?

by User avatar Guest

hypothyroidism questions.

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Im 18, i was diagnosed with this around 4 months ago. My levels were at over 150. I am on 250 mcg of Synthroid/ Levothyroxine. I had all the classic symptoms. Lately ive been loosing so much hair. Im sooo irratable, cranky, mean hateful and emotional. Im also not sleeping well. I know what my...

by User avatar ericaxnicolex09105670

side effects of levothyroxine tablets

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Hello. It seems that my thyroid gland makes less hormones than it should make. My endocrinologist thinks it is time to introduce levothyroxine tablets into my treatment. I must admit that I am little afraid. What are the side effects of these tablets? I will probably use them until the rest of my...

by User avatar amalie309204948

Does enlarged thyroid always mean something bad?

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Does enlarged thyroid always mean something bad? I have sensed that my thyroid is a bit bigger then usual. I do not have any symptoms and I have not felt any changes, at least not the ones visible. Should I be worried or not? Will the gland return to its normal size?

by User avatar Guest

Parathyroidectomy and weight gain?

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I had a parathyroidectomy 2 years ago. Since then I have gained weight, despite the fact that I have been eating less and healthier. I gained a bit of the weight within about 5 months of surgery, then it continued to creep up and has leveled off. I'm not looking for excuses, but am wondering if the...

by User avatar perlupa76990

Anyone undergone completion thyroidectomy??

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hi..has anyone undergone a hemithyroidectomy for a follicular adenoma and then pathology report come back as minimally invasive follicular carcinoma..and has pondered whether to do completion surgery or not?I am going thro that right now..all the doctors say its 50-50/maybe risky not to do it and...

by User avatar Mee6672

Voice affectations after thyroidectomy

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Are there any singers out there who have had a thyroidectomy? How has it affected your singing voice and speaking voice? Please rate the change on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the most significant negative change. Have you lost any range and how much? Is your loss permanent or temporary?...

by User avatar Guest

too much cortisol?

Ive recently been to my Dr with period problems. She said that she thinks I have a problem with my thyroid because my blood pressure is high and so is my pulse rate (although this could be because I was nervous about going to her). She thinks im stessed and my thyroid is making too much cortisol and...

by User avatar jengirl4803

Tight throat and breathing problems

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Hi, im only 15, i cant seem to stop concentrating on my breathing, it is like it is becoming a struggle. This has only come about in the past week. Before that i could just breath normally without even thinking about it, but nowi keep having to take deep breaths some of which feel like they are...

by User avatar Liam842