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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Numbness and weakness after TT
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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.
Numbness and weakness after TT
by TMsMom, Nov 10, 2009 12:36AM
I am a 41 year old female who had a tt 10 ago. I had a large nodule and the other side was huge as well so they took the whole thing. This has been a 7 months battle of thinking I was going crazy,. Anway, after surgery I am having significant numbess and weakness in you arms and legs. My legs are restless. I have pretty good mornings then crash hard in the early afternoons. I don't have much appetite to speak of and when I do eat my stomach hurts realy bad. I am exhausted all the time. I am on sythroid now have been for 3 days. I just fee like ****. Anybody have any suggestions. I would appreciate them. thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 10, 2009 05:33AM
, Nov 10, 2009 05:33AM
This is likely low calcium -- call your doctor to have this tested. Otherwise, it may take a few weeks for the thyroid levels to balance out with the synthroid, so give it more time.
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After my TT, the surgeon told me to take calcium 200% everyday for 7 days. I think there is a possibility that your calcium dropped too low. Ask your doctor.
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