Deb, Had my thyroidectomy a little over a week ago, and am noticing a real improvement in the symptoms that have been bothering me - fatigue is easing off,...
Hi Maureen, Thanks so much for the reply :0) I am really glad to hear that you are living well with this and thriving off life. Do you think the way you...
I do not have this disease, but was checking on info for a friend. Further mail on this subject is not necessary. Thank you. ... Many years ago I noticed a...
Dear Maureen, I am inquiring about Thyroid disease for a friend who has no access to a computer, so that is my involvement in this. I would pass new and...
Dear Nicola, I inquired about Thyroid Disease for a friend I visited last week. She has no computer access and just thought I'd see what was said. Good luck...
Many years ago I noticed a swelling on the right side of my neck. I had it checked out, including X-Ray, and the doctor told me that I did not have enough...
So glad that you are learning about thyroid conditions and their impact. As you know, they do impact emotional/mental health. While it's rare, there are some...
Hi Everyone, It is very nice to meet you all and I hope that you don't mind me joining the group so that I can learn from you. I am studying for an MSc Health...
I'm new here myself, and not an expert - but what I do know of Hashimoto's is that it is when the body's immune system attacks the thyroid. I was diagnosed...
You are invited to join a new group just formed to discuss mood boosting alternatives to antidepressant usage. Things like supplements, Happy Lites, massage,...
Debbie, Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I don't know if I mentioned that I have papillary cancer too, so it sounds like I will be following...
Hi All, New member here. I have been sick for weeks and have spent years in and out of hypothyroidism. On Synthroid then taken back off when I revert. Long...
Hi Frankie, Your endocrinologist sounds very much like mine, and I think my doc is wonderful. But I know EXACTLY how you feel! I had the same patronizing...
Dear Deborah, I live in Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh), and my endocrinologist has mentioned having a single RAI after the surgery, as well as a body scan....
Hi Frankie, Welcome to our group :-) I was diagnosed with papilliary thyroid cancer in February 02, and had my thyroid removed three weeks later! I was...
Hi Frankie, I'm Chrissy from the uk. I had thyroid cancer in 1990. and yes you do need to see a oncologist for a follow up. when the thyroid is removed and the...
I was diagnosed last week with thyroid cancer and am scheduled to have a thyroidectomy. I have been suffering from debilitating fatigue for over three years,...
yes i was told that when you have hypothyroidism that you experince muscle pain i to have chest pains your joints will hurt also there is probably some more ...
I am hypothyroid and have been for years, but for the past few months my left side of my chest has had some sharp pains. Is this related to the thyroid...
I've been diagnoised with this illness for a little over a year now and i have had the radioactive iodine treatment and have gained about 20 lbs i've have been...
Hi: My name is Roberto, male, 29 years old, and I would like to know your opinions regarding a thyroid panel: TSH - 1.96 uIU/mL (0.35 - 4.94) T4 Total - 8.55...
It breaks my heart to hear about a child with this disease. I had my thyroid removed a few months ago. I did not realize that children could have thyroid...
I am so sorry to hear about your discomfort hopefully some relief will come with your correct diagnosis!!!! My daughter is 11 and has Hashimoto's but no ...
I have thyroid condition since 1990 and have always been on Levothroid. For the last two years my TSH levels have been out of control! .017 all the way to...
just got appointment through for treatment on wed can`t wait to get some normality back ,know it will take a while yet but at least i am getting there...
Reply back if you can read this, I'll explain what you can expect based on my experience. ... From: webar [mailto:webar@...] Sent: Saturday, January 08,...
... on synthroid. In the past it was easy for me to loose weight. It has become hard. will the synthroid make this easier? Also are there any complications...
Just wondering what i can expect for the rest of my life now being on synthroid. In the past it was easy for me to loose weight. It has become hard. will...
I've had this disease for 8 years. I take Synthroid, mostly I get palpitations, and nervousnes. The disease has no cure, so the hormone. What do you need to...