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I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in 2005, my total thyroidectomy in April 2006 left me without... More
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I had a total thyroidectomy and total hysterectomy within two months of each other less than a year ago. I'm experiencing dizzin
Hmmm . . . your post ended abruptly.  I'm not convinced that the timing of your surgeries has anything to do with your current complaint of dizziness.  Moreover, a hysterectomy shouldn't make you dizzy unless you're still bl
Bret and Chelle's Thyroidectomie... by Jo C. Burzycki Patient ExpertHealth Maven Bret and Chelle's Thyroidectomies We left for Atlanta around 10am on Tuesday, March 29th... and I about went through the roof!! How could they have been halfway done with a thyroidectomy an hour earlier...
UCI Healthcare first in the West And California to Use DaVinci Robot for a Thyroidectomy by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven thyroidectomies, a procedure that removes the diseased gland without leaving a visible scar on the neck. Dr. Jason... for years in heart, prostate and gynecologic conditions, but minimally invasive robotic thyroidectomies...
TotThyroidectomy 1 1/2 yrs ago. Suffering from recent development of OCD (bad thoughts), phobia/extreme fatigue. Levels ok tho?
As to what could cause thyroid cancer, as much as it sucks it just happens I'm afraid. Your anorexia isn't what caused it though. Sometimes thyroid cancer is hereditary (a couple rare forms such as the one I have) and someti
Q&A Session at Wellsphere.com by Alvin B. Lin Medical DoctorHealth Maven I had a total thyroidectomy and total hysterectomy within two months of each other less than a year ago. I'm experiencing dizzin   Follow @alvinblin
As I've reported before, Sis has... by Jo C. Burzycki Patient ExpertHealth Maven As I've reported before, Sis has been having bad headaches since her thyroidectomy in March. We've had a full blood panel done and it came back fine so we've been stumped...
Okay Now ME Well let's see, I wa... by Jo C. Burzycki Patient ExpertHealth Maven Okay Now ME Well let's see, I was suppose to have my thyroidectomy on May 10th but after much thought I rescheduled it. The reason why is because it has seemed like since the adrenalectomy I have felt...
done (failure) by Joan H. Patient Expert Well, I have officially quit the political discussions by posting the following statement: I quit. I'm having a thyroidectomy next Thursday; my doctor thinks it's cancer...
Jo's Second Surgery- Thyroidecto... by Jo C. Burzycki Patient ExpertHealth Maven Jo's Second Surgery- Thyroidectomy w/Lymph Node Dissection and Parathyroid Reimplantation. Say that one five times fast! ;) I'm going to keep the pre-surgery part short so I don...
My Poor Little Girl Since the ki... by Jo C. Burzycki Patient ExpertHealth Maven My Poor Little Girl Since the kids' thyroidectomies Sis hasn't had a voice. The surgeon said he checked her vocal cords after the surgery and said everything was fine. The day after the surgery...

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Introduction
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Over-active thyroid, hyperthyroidism

Treatment ... urrent hyperthyroidism, and is known as a total, or near-total, thyroidectomy. Your specialist may recommend surgery if your ... » Read on
Introduction
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Thyroid cancer

Treatment ... and will need to be removed, using a procedure known as a total thyroidectomy. However, sometimes it is only necessary to remove ... » Read on
Causes ... prevent cancer from developing. This is known as a prophylactic thyroidectomy. There are two main types of inh ... » Read on

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Is Amitriptyline Safe?
I have had 7/8th thyroidectomy, is it safe to take amitryptline helencrap

Is there a link between Synthroid and Breast cancer??
I have been on Synthroid for about 20 yrs,, I had  a tumor on my thyroid and had a subtotal thyroidectomy.. recently I have been diagnosed with breast cancer and was wondering if there was a link .I am 55 yrs old Tiveecrap

Can Radioactive Iodine Therapy Cause Allergic Reactions?
I have a history of allergic reactions, including difficulty breathing, to IV contrast medium.   Recently I had a total thyroidectomy because of a diagnosis of papillary carcinoma.  The next procedure is to be radioactive iodine therapy.  What is the risk of having an allergic reaction to the radioactive iodine...crap

I have new onset bilateral moderate/severe pain in the back of my head for the last few wks;
I have have migraines w/o aura for yrs; take daily preventative (Topamax & Depakote); also am s/p complete thyroidectomy due to cancer and off synthroid for 6 wks due to upcoming scan- my head is killing me- any chance this is related since I'm way hyphothyroid now? Kwhitcrap

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I am a 50 year old white female with DMII.I was dx about 5 years ago. I am noncompliant with diet and exercise.Sugars range about 250 fasting to 350 2hrs after eating. I had to have a complete thyroidectomy 3/08 because of thyroid cancer. Ever since my surgery my perphieal neuropathy in my hands and feet are getting worse...crap

WLS failure
I had Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery 8 years ago. I lost 120lbs after surgery but following several surgeries including total thyroidectomy, bilateral knee replacements,3 level laminectomy and fusion, and shoulder surgery, I have gained about 40-50lbs. It is driving me crazy because I loved being thin...crap

I read topics on HDL, iodine, and triglycerides. What else applies to thyroidectomy patient?
of this, I developed a goiter, and I just underwent thyroidectomy (they preserved the parathyroids...crap

Possible intraductal papilloma, What should I do ?
was benign but had the abnormal cells.  Three months after the thyroidectomy, I had a tumor in the wall...crap

intratheal pump placement
thyroidectomy in 2000 that completely destroyed my parathyroids.  For some reason I don't absorb Calcium even IV...crap

Super blood pumping?
considering I have had a partial thyroidectomy and supposedlly never needed any additional meds or hormones...crap