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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.

lump on your thyroid

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My ex showed up on my door step yesterday with the announcement that he has a lump on his thyroid. I have heard that this is serious before, but he told me the doctors are not yet sure about the diagnosis. Do any of you know what this could be? It can't be sexually transmitted, right?

by User avatar lilyan166169390

Are these unrelated symptoms? No insurance will appreciate any responce!

A little history on me, I am 21 years old diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 5th grade. I have been regularly taking my meds even though I haven't had insurance. Had jaundice when I was younger.. never had any vaccinations [mom had religious exemption]. I just had a baby 18 mo ago.. Depression,...

by User avatar someone01103535

thyroidectomy May 10,2006

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Hi there, I had a thyroidectomy done due to a large nodule came back negative for cancer... am still having quite a lot of pain in the incision which is kind of hard and raised a bit? hoping someone else has felt this as well am having a bit of a time becoming hypothyroid gained 15 lbs in just over...

by User avatar Guest

stress related tailbone pain

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About 10 years ago I talked to my doctor about pain that I was experiencing in my tailbone area. He did a rectal exam and told me that it was stress related. What I don't understand is why it will start bothering me on days when I don't have a care in the world. I do believe that it is stress...

by User avatar schwanman68159

Is increased metabolism rate in grave's a good thing?

I was kind of a fat whole my life. And then Greave's disease happened to me. I lost weight that I use to carry for some time. And I was happy. I also had more symptoms, but because of my lean body, I have not noticed them. This increased metabolism rate in my Grave's disease was a good thing to me....

by User avatar alecia32113

EKG (normal) Whole body swelling

Before I started Geodone I had Hishimoto's disease and had lost over 100 #'s due to bulimia and some other healthy changes in my life. I have always had some problems with swelling in my feet/ankles/legs, dry skin, cracked sore heels, severe acne/cyst like acne (under the skin and never...

by User avatar imlds23165663

How common is grave's?

I am about to write an article for high school newspaper. It is about Grave's disease. I have found almost every important thing about this disease. The only thing that I was not able to find out is how common is Grave's disease. If you have any information that may help me, please write.

by User avatar baldwin33996

hyperparathyroidism

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Looking for a good parathyroid surgeon, possibly around the St. Louis area or even central IL area. My husband has parathyroid elevation as well as elev Ca+ levels with a low Vitamin D level. Sestamibi scan for the parathyroid was negative, but I have read alot on this saying it's not uncommon to...

by User avatar deenie68

weight loss dietary supplements that actually work for people with Hypothyroidism

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I have had hypothyroidism for about 3-or 4 years now. I exercise regularly and I try to eat healthy foods. However, I still do not see the results that I want. Mostly I would like to bloat less. I read that CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) helps for weight loss. ARe there other things that I can take...

by User avatar tofuttie103241008

Symptoms after subtotal thyroidectomy

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Hi there, I had surgery to remove the right side of my thyroid on July 21 (not quite one week ago). I was diagnosed hypothyroidism in May so have had very little time to get used to anything! I am now taking synthroid (.100 mg daily) for two weeks then .150. I also take 5 mcg of Cytomel daily....

by User avatar Guest