Goiter Support Group
A goitre (or goiter), also called a bronchocele, is a swelling in the neck (just below adam's apple or larynx) due to an enlarged thyroid gland. They are classified in different ways: A "diffuse goitre" is a goitre that has spread through all of the thyroid, a "Toxic goitre" refers to goitre deriving from inflammation, neoplasm, or malfunction of the thyroid, while...
had a TT on thursday 14th April. I was extremely scared, in fact terrified. This was to remove a 5cm goitre that was blocking my windpipe and causing discomfort, all my bloods had been normal for years.
It is now 48 hours after surgery and I have to say I have noticed some major differences in my wellbeing and I'm not sure if I am imagining it? I had been having palpitations for around 3 years (about the same time as my goitre took a turn for the worse) chest discomfort, severe weight gain, and aching joints in the last few months.
From 48 hours ago all breathlessness has gone, my joints no longer ache, I have not had one palpitation (usually have around 5 per day at least) and all chest discomfort has gone in fact I feel more calm and relaxed than I have done in 3 years.
I am not sure if this is still the effects of the anaesthetic making me relaxed but I can't imagine that I would feel this different, better from an anaesthetic. But, my bloods were all normal. I don't really understand why I feel so good?
I have taken two doses (2 days) of levothyroxine at 175 micrograms but this couldn't be taking effect yet.
Anyway apart from the obvious pain from the wound I hope I continue to feel great, given that I never wanted the operation!
It is now 48 hours after surgery and I have to say I have noticed some major differences in my wellbeing and I'm not sure if I am imagining it? I had been having palpitations for around 3 years (about the same time as my goitre took a turn for the worse) chest discomfort, severe weight gain, and aching joints in the last few months.
From 48 hours ago all breathlessness has gone, my joints no longer ache, I have not had one palpitation (usually have around 5 per day at least) and all chest discomfort has gone in fact I feel more calm and relaxed than I have done in 3 years.
I am not sure if this is still the effects of the anaesthetic making me relaxed but I can't imagine that I would feel this different, better from an anaesthetic. But, my bloods were all normal. I don't really understand why I feel so good?
I have taken two doses (2 days) of levothyroxine at 175 micrograms but this couldn't be taking effect yet.
Anyway apart from the obvious pain from the wound I hope I continue to feel great, given that I never wanted the operation!
when i still had my thyroid my levels went up and down like a fiddlers elbow but now i have no thyroid at all i am on the same dose every day of levothyroxine and ive been doing quite well. i hope you go on to feel like this too and keep feeling better
hugs joanne
That all sounds really positive and it's great to hear that. I found out after I wrote my first post that I had 3 tumors and the largest was 15cm. Like you I hadn't been able to breathe properly, raising my arms choked me as everything moved upwards, I had a real sensation of being gently strangled (lol) all the time etc etc. I am glad to be rid of it! Up to press though I seem to be struggling with my medication. Still on same dose 175mcg and have had trouble with cognition since day 9 of my TT. feel slightly drunk, memory loss, lack of being able to join things up in my head, feel like I can't see the whole picture, bit detached......
I'm sure it's the meds and me having to get used to them as it has got a little better. I'm back at work part time at the moment until I feel my brain can handle it all.
here's hoping it works out great for me to, just like you. Many Thanks