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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.

weight loss after thyroidectomy

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I had a thyroidectomy 3 weeks ago. My weight has gone down by 2lbs. Do you think this is connected with my thyroid hormone levels, or that maybe i've just lost a bit of weight due to fretting!!

by User avatar lisyloulou

Experiencing internal heat since 2000

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i am from nigeria experiencing internal heat since 2000 years ago what can caused it and which drugs i can use to stop it and where can i get the drugs in nigeria here,thanks.

by User avatar stone o

Tyroid

Hello! My mom has been diagnosed with hypothyroid. She’s been having problems for quite some time. She’s been very moody and gained a lot of weight, and is so slow and out of energy. I don’t like to see her that way and I would like to get a general picture about this problem. Thank you

by User avatar Guest

post thyroidectomy-tightness and pulsating feeling in throat

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I had a total thyroidectomy on 1-8-08. I continue to have a tight feeling in my throat which my PCP explained is due to what she feels is an excessive amount of scar tissue. The pulsating and panicky feeling that I experience almost daily is very upsetting to me. I am currently alternating doses of...

by User avatar Guest

swelling of hands

:-( Hi if you could help me i have thyroid and since i have been dignosed my hands have swelled and they become very tight that i have to keep on streaching them if you could help me

by User avatar Guest

Thyroidectomy as treatment of Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

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Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease which is associated with high serum levels of anti-thyroglobulin (anti-Tg) and anti-thyroid perosxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies in serum. My sister has had Hashimoto since several years ago and has got dermatomyositis (polymyositis associated with...

by User avatar hmos334130

Constant tiredness for several years

Hi,  I'm 33 years old and I've noticed my energy level is always lower than the rest of people for years now, but I have the impression this is worsening with time. I feel constantly tired even though I sleep 8 hours every day and I have a hard time concentrating at work. I'm constantly taking...

by User avatar Guest

Post Thyroidectomy Effects?

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Hi, I'm a 19 year old female and am having a thyroidectomy in a month due to nodules that are suspicious. I would like to know things that have changed for people after the removal (both good and bad). I am hoping that I will be less tired and moody once it's out however I am very scared of weight...

by User avatar mci04867304745

fatigue, weight gain, burning feet, vertigo, headaches, join

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I am a 38 yof, italian. I have severe fatigue, burning feet, vertigo, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain. My MD is not interested in finding out what is wrong with me. I also have blood in my urine, all tests show nothing wrong with my kidneys, ureters or urethra. I am post hysterectomy (1999)....

by User avatar btalon32168118

Unable to gain weight after parathyroid surgery!

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I underwent parathyroid surgery approximately 6 months ago to remove an adenoma on the parathyroid and lost about 20 pounds in the process. Ive currently increased my calorie intake by adding around 1100 calories a day, however I havent been able to gain a single pound. Does anyone know of a...

by User avatar Guest