Thyroid Disorders

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Thyroid & Angioedema

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I am a 47 year old female. I had Hodgkin’s decease 17 years ago and been on Synthroid all this time. I have struggled with my weight but had it under control. Approx. 6 months ago I had to change insurance companies and they did not approve the Synthroid brand right away and put me on a generic...

by milzan31517 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Small thyroid nodule found on CT Scan; could small nodule rule out cancer?

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Hi, I had a CT scan done this week and they discovered a small nodule on my left lobe. The office called and said they are sending me for an ultrasound b/c the Dr thinks this may be the cause of my symptoms; so I haven't had a chance to ask the Dr. any questions yet. I was reading some...

by Summer_134472 over a year ago

over a year ago by Summer_134472

persistent swollen throat glands

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I am a 45 year old female. In the last two weeks my throat glands have been sore. They are never sore at the same time though; one day I will wake up with my left gland sore and the very next day the right gland is sore and so on (it keeps switching). My ears sometimes bother me. Can this be due to...

by bonlovitt7530 over a year ago

over a year ago by nelie31742

Thyroidectomy complications 7 days later

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I had my thyroid removed 7 weeks ago, and I still don't have my voice back totally. I also cannot sing, or laugh yet. How unusual is that? Should I seek advice from an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor? :-( My voice has been very slowly getting better, but is still high compared to my normal low voice....

by Ton91365 over a year ago

over a year ago by nelie31742

Chemical like breath ordor

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I am three weeks post op full thyroidectomy, papillary cancer both lobes. Since coming home I've noticed an unusual odor to my breath. Can this be from synthroid? My son tells me my breath smells like his creepy crawlers set! My dental hygene is good, this occurs even after I've brushed! :$

by lgmom102832 over a year ago

over a year ago by lgmom102832

Problems after total Thyroidectomy, very scared =(

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Yesterday I had I had a total Thyroidectomy yesterday afternoon to remove a 5.4cm benign mass that was on my left Thyroid. I did not want to do this, but I felt like I had no choice due to the fact that the mass was so large and I was at an increased risk of developing Thyroid cancer due to heavy...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by AnneB339189

Sore swollen legs and feet

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Im 45 year old woman, heavy smoker, 3 back surgeries, possible thyroid decease, drink several soft drinks a day, no water. Lately, my feet and ankles have been very sore and swollen. A few small knots have come up on my lower legs. Whats going on ?

by Teresa H. over a year ago

over a year ago by Nikols169605

DO I HAVE CANCER OR WHAT?

MY GREETINGS YESTERDAY I DID SOME INVESTIGATIONS >>>TSH= 14.650 MJU/ML.....T3=1.19PG.....T4=2.90NG/DL THE DOCTOR ASK ABOUT MORE TESTS LIKE THYROID ISOTOPE I HAVE HEADACHE AND SOMETIMES DIFFICULT IN SWELLING I`M REALY SCARED DO I HAVE CANCER OR WHAT ...I CAN WAIT UNTIL SUNDAY I CANT...

by NONO61940 over a year ago

over a year ago by NONO61940

Clarification on heat intolerance symptom!

Hello, I have a some what odd question. For those who have hyperthyroidism and the symptoms: -Excessive sweating -Heat intolerance Could you explain exactly how you feel when you have these symptoms ? Is it like having a fever ? The reason why I ask this is because part of my sickness that...

by Sarah Smith64448 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest