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- I had a TT 5 weeks ago and have been taking 0.15mg (150mcg) of levothyroxine since then.The last few days my feet have been causing me issues.When I lay now to sleep they start burning. Its like they are on fire and are hot and itchy. It is...
- These are a few of the things I have noticed since having my thyroidectomy 8 days ago. The dark circles under my eyes that I have had since my teens are almost totally gone. There is color in face again, not just white as a ghost. The swelling in my...
- As you all know I had a TT on Thursday, the first four days I felt really good. Yesterday I started feeling off shall I say, about an hour after taking my synthroid. My hands and feet are sweating on and off, I feel extremely weak in the legs and my...
- So getting the surgery done so quickly was a bit of a surprise, but I am thankful I didnt have time to worry too much. I went into the OR at 1 pm on thursday and with alot of trying they finally got an IV started. The last time I looked at the clock...
- Good morning all!! I went to my pre admin appointment yesterday and to my surprise they told me at 2pm yesterday that my surgery will take place tomorrow morn.I am alot scared and really in shock still. I have not done any of my pre admin tests yet...
- I have been off meds since mid march and feeling really good my results from then wereFT4 21.0 range 7.0-21.5 TSH was low and FT3 was6.3 range 3.5-6.5I saw the surgeon that week and have been on the waiting list since.April 6 TRAB was 4 range...
- My trab was 17 in nov 2007 with range being under one. I had another test done, altho it took 3 tries the result was 4 range being under one. That was done on April 6 2009. Any thoughts on the chance of remission? I have already met with a surgeon...
- I saw a surgeon on the 13th of march. My eyes are not bad but not so good either. I asked lots of questions. The surgeon I am seeing has done 250 thyroid and parathyroid surgeries in the last 2 yrs. He has sent forms for me to have a ...
- I just got a call from the endos office, he has referred me to a surgeon. It was a surprise that the appt is for March 13(oh no thats friday the 13th). Does anyone have any advice on what questions to ask? I have been weaning off the tapazole slowly...
- I had bloodwork done Jan 23 2009 the results being TSH 1.11 range 0.5-4.5 Ft4 10.9 range 7.5-21.5 Ft3 4.4 range 3.5-6.5. I think that the FT4 is still a bit low. Endo say I am normal and is discharging me from his care!! I only ever seen him once...
- So i had bloodwork done on monday and was sure I was still a little hypo, Oct23 bloodwork was FT4 7.4 (range 7.5-21.1)Ft3 3.2 (range 3.5-6.5)Tsh o.746 (range 0.2-4.0)We changed the dosage from 7.5 tapazole one and 5 the next to 7.5 every third day....
- IodineAlthough iodine is taken up by the thyroid and used to make thyroid hormone, it can paradoxically suppress release of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland for several days. Hence, in some patients with severe hyperthyroidism, iodine may be...
- Since I was diagnosed my thyroid has been very large. In the last few days i have noticed that one side is alot smaller than the other, almost looks concave. My last blood tests showed I was a tad hypo FT4 7.4 range is 7.5-21.5 TSH was0.746.That...
- I wanted to share some good news for me but in the wake of gravelyills hospitalization it seem less important!! Any way I have gotten my labs back and for the first time in over a year I have TSH!!! its low but its there yay!! TSH 0.746 FT4 7.4...
- How long should a person wait to start dating after becoming a widow? My mom in law dropped a huge bomb on us last night and Im not sure if I even have a reason to be upset, but I am really really hurt.They were married for 39 yrs. I dont want to...