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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Post Partial Thyroidectomy - need synthroid?
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.
Post Partial Thyroidectomy - need synthroid?
by 4myhope, Apr 15, 2007 12:00AM
I have Hashimotos and just had the right lobe of my thyroid removed 04/11. I'm dizzy and emotional. Could I need hormones? My Dr. didn't prescribe any for me yet. Appt in 4 weeks.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 15, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 15, 2007 12:00AM
May need some thyroid replacement but if you had normal thyroid function last week (pre-op), it is unlikely to have dropped that quickly to cause dizzy/emotional. Many hashi patients will need treatment after a partial -- perhaps ask your doc to do the labs 2-3 weeks post-op as opposed to 5 weeks to get an idea of where things are heading. Your calcium should be normal after a partial, but this could be checked as well. Some people have reactions to anesthesia that last a week as well -- may just take some time to improve.
Member Comments (1)
by Miti, Jun 26, 2008 08:31AM
A related discussion, Recommendations for surgery was started.
