Is this normal?

[thyroidwarrior]

Hi,

Im going through a tough moment since my mother in law had a total thyroidectomy around a month ago. She´s medicated Calcium, Vitamin D and T4, but the symptoms do not look normal. She has a total loss of appetite, low blood pressure, severe fatigue with overall weakness (she can barely walk or sit), and alarming weight loss. Our physician does not have a clear answer, and obviously im seeking a second opinion. Are those symptoms really alarming and an immediate action should be taken?

Thanks in advance,

Ark

[mayberrync]

I too have had my thyroid removed and was just given an increase in my synthroid. Since the increase i feel like I'm on fire, my heart is pounding and skipping. I am very tired, easly aggitated and can't sleep. I don't know what to do

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Would see an endocrinologist for general evaluation including cortisol (adrenal) testing.
Certainly making sure the TSH, T4 and calcium levels are normal would be part of that.