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1/2 thyroid- need meds?
by KoalaEm, Oct 12, 2007 07:02AM
The surgeon will take out 1/2 my thyroid. He said I might need meds if the other half isn't producing enough to keep me level.
What do you think the chance of needing meds with 1/2 a thyroid is? Is this a 'likely' thing or 'unlikely' thing?
Em
What do you think the chance of needing meds with 1/2 a thyroid is? Is this a 'likely' thing or 'unlikely' thing?
Em
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everybody and every thyroid is different
you doctors experience can give you the best guesstamation.
If you haven't already, you might go to the doctor forum and ask Dr. Lupo at http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/120 or at left of page almost top, under "Thyroid Disorders" in red click on "thyroid" it will take you to the forum.
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