post thyroidectomy problems

I have had alot of problems since my thyroidectomy. I had a thyroidectomy due to a large goitor that was considered suspicious. Pathology reports stated that it was severe acute thyroiditis. Since my calcium was normal after 6 wks of taking tums. My cholesterol has been out of control. 34 years old and cholesterol level of 584, and before it was normal. My problems are as follows chest pain, muscle pain, memory problems. and difficulty processing thoughts. fatique. I need help and advice. My doctor just does another TSH and changes my meds. There must be others like me. Email me at _[removed]_

I don't understand why you would recommend something to assist in creation of the thyroid hormone, or something to boost thyroid function, to someone the DOES NOT HAVE A THYROID GLAND. A THYROIDECTOMY means that the thyroid gland was REMOVED.

Seems to me like your advice is more like an advertisement - you apparently didn't even READ there questions or you would have caught on.

MY PROBLEM is, I am hypoactive due to having an thyroidectomy (I do not have a thyroid gland!). I take synthetic hormone replacement - Synthroid 200mcg - and have had it increased several times. I am still not having much luck with getting my TSH level to wear it needs to be (0,10 for a cancer survivor). I am aware that I may need to have my T3 level checked. I have bllod work in a few days to see if any progress was made since my last increase of synthroid. However, I wanted to know what kind of supplements I could take to help support my synthetic hormone replacement therapy and help my TSH level to get and stay where we want it to be.

Any advice?? YES, I KNOW ABOUT "Unauthorized Ad"!

i read an article about taking 100-200 mcg of selenium after a thyroidectomy . I had my thyroid removed in Feb of 2008 and have not felt ' normal ' since then . I've also started taking calcium , Vit D , Vit C , magneseum , multi vit , Vit E .

I to have problems since my thyoidectomy 13 years ago. My doctor felt a small lump about the size of a small pea on one side of my Thyroid, was found to be Papilloma cancer, I was 35 years old. I am told I still have some parathyroid function but without taking Rocaltrol ( Vit D presription) twice daily, 500mg Calcium twice daily and a multivitamin I will start having muscle cramps. The worst though is mood problems. I will get very irritated and unlike myself. My husband is very understanding and before they started me on Rocaltrol I had to take Calcium every 4 hours, he would have me call his beeper 07734 or upside down would look like "hello" so he knew I was taking my calcium.
I am still upset with my surgeon because he did not have to remove my whole thyroid after all, he admitted it afterwords! But I knew it was a risk for parathyroid removal when i agreed to the surgery. Anyway voiceing my troubles and experiences

Hi
I had a thyroidectomy 11 years ago due to Graves disease. I am now hypothyroid and hypoparathyroid due to surgery
Even though my T3, T4, TSH levels are normal, I still have weight gain, thinning hair, etc. issues.
I've been thinking of taking "Thyroid Helper" by Wellness Supplements, which contains L-Tyrosine and Ashwagandha.
I know Ashwagandha stimulates the thyroid gland. I'm ok if it does nothing for me, I just don't want to stimulate the piece that's still remaining, since I still have the thyroid antibodies

Thanks

i was warned about the possibility of parathyroid damage due to the thyroidectomy surgery the parathyroid glands control the calcium levels in the body and symptoms are either numbness and tingling in hands and feet or sever cramping. this may want to be explored by you.

after my thyroidectomy months ago, i felt great. about 3 months after the procedure i began to feel dizzyness and an unbalance continues. The synthroid meds, although monitored and actual effects of the hormones themselves - T1 T2 T3 n T4 - do not seem to be analyzed by endocrinologists. It only the TSH readings govern the adjustment of synthroid. Certainly it seems very few, who are hereos to me, are willing to even allude to the relevancy of these hormones and fewer or the vast majority do not seem to even acknowledge conversation.

I've been on Sythriod and Cytomel ever since my thyroidectomy 10 yrs ago. Cytomel (T3) makes a huge difference. I can feel a difference in a day or two if I skip it. I call it my happy pill (and it's a very low dose, 12 mcg cytomel, with 175 Synthroid). Whether or not you want to use Cytomel brand, I would suggest adding some sort of T3 to your regimen. (The T4 has to be converted to T3 in able for your body to use it, so having that little bit of ready T3 is necessary for me.)

I had a total thyroidectomy in Nov.2009.  I found out that my parathyroid gland was evidently bruised as it has not worked since the surgery.  I also, only have one vocal cord that works.  I have been on difference dosages of thyroid medications since the surgery because my TSH levels are up and down.  I am now taking 2mcg per day, which I take first thing in the morning.  I am now taking brand name Synthroid instead of the generic.  Since my parathyroid has not worked since my surgery I have had a time getting my calcuim levels under control.  The first night I came home from the hospital my hands and feets were so numb I couldn't feel them and I couldn't sleep.  I have found out it is very important to take the calcium.  I was taking 12,000 a day which I took the 1000 mg of Tums.  The doctor said the body only absorbs about 500mg about every two hours and since I was having so a time he thought it was best I take as much as possible to get it under control.  Calcium controls your muscles and never thought about my heart as a muscle until I started having this problem.  However, endo started me on mag-oxide and calcitrol which helps to absorb the calcium.  I now take two calcitrol in the morning four hours after taking the syntroid.  My daughter laughs at me sometimes when I tell her I don't remember things, but since the surgery my memory has not been the same.  I have discovered that thyroid affects so much more than what I really understood before I had the surgery and knowing about others who are having the same issues helps to cope with all the problems. 

try taking ashwaghanda, also check out doctor richard shames, theres alot of info on his website and in his books that may really help

I had half of my thyroid removed 7 days ago with a 2" lump.  I had loads of bruising right down my chest but I am already getting much better.  I thought this operation was relatively safe but having read these letters I am not so sure.  Should I be taking calcium tablets "just in case".  I think I might now be imagining tinglings and numbness.  Maybe I should not have read these letters, but I am going to look up Dr. Richard Shames - who is he anyway

Am taking synthyroid and rocaltrol after total thyroidectomy 1 month ago. My entire body was numbing, stiff, face distorted, cramps etc. Its due to lack of calcium. I was put given calcium and vitamin D, magnesiun also sometimes,, until my calcium levels rose. After discharge, I ate everything possible I could find that contained calcium: sesame seeds, spinach, soy milk, cheese, tofu, yogurt, sardines. I was able to take my calcium levels from 7.2 to 8.7. in less than 1 week. Let her speak with your doctor and mention what I have said here. My cramps have gone, there is a very slight tenderness under my left foot and my period has not come but am so thankful to God for life. I do hope your sister feels better soon. Let her eat lots of calcium and vitamin D rich foods.

Yiam.a 35 yr old female was diagnosed with resistance to thyroid and large goiter,I was under weight,racing heart beat,dry hair,constipation,fatique,head aches,shakiness, it was bad..in 2004 had thyroid removed docs said I would feel 100% better,I would be a different person...well here iam now,over weight,always hot and sweaty even in winter,always thirsty,tired,can't sleep,depressed,anxiety attacks,iam a total wreck..all they do is change my dose once in awhile..they don't understand me. Iam a mother and I'm always frustrated,mood swings,cranky,can't concentrate...plz give me your story and do I need a lawyer?

Hi susan, sorry to hear things are not so good. I had a tt in 2012 and the surgeon cut a vocal cord too but luckily after vocal therapy my one remaining cord is working. 6 months after tt I discovered I had coeliac disease (my only symptom being chronic fatigue and brain fog) then discovered I was sensitive to dairy which is common for celiacs. Im so much better now apart from need to lose weight. Good luck