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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
ALWAYS THIRSTY
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
ALWAYS THIRSTY
by dng, Sep 18, 2007 01:10PM
WENT TO THE DOCTOR YESTERDAY TOOK A BLOOD TEST DO NOT HAVE DIABETES...HOWEVER I'M THIRSTY ALL THE TIME...RECENTLY STARTES TAKING 2000MG OF LTYROSINE DO YOU THINK THIS CAN BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM...ALSO WAS TAKING VICODIN FOR CHRONIC BACK PROBLEMS...NO LONGER ARE TAKING THAT.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 18, 2007 09:09PM
, Sep 18, 2007 09:09PM
I don't know if tyrosine can cause this -- would stop it unless prescribed for a medical condition. Follow-up with your doctor on this. This is not likely a thyroid problem.
Would also ask doctor about diabetes insipidus (not related to blood sugar, that's diabetes mellitus).
Would also ask doctor about diabetes insipidus (not related to blood sugar, that's diabetes mellitus).
Member Comments (2)
by dng, Sep 19, 2007 10:01AM
To: mlupo,md
wouldn't my doctor have mentioned that to me....i am waiting on the results from my blood work re/ kidneys.thyrod all that stuff
