burning feet

[teresa451]

hello i had my left thyroid taken out a month ago from a large goiter. anyway a couple of days after surgery i started having burning on bottom of feet. my doc said it was anxiety. im not diabetic and have taken blood tests the past week and a half. it hurts so bad i cant describe it. how long should i wait until i ask for more tests on calcium and all the tests they take from you after thyroid surgery? did they take it too soon? i have tingling thru my body also and numbness. my new doc said the surgeon might have touched a nerve behind my thyroid and does that make sence? i just need answers and if anyone on here has had any of these symptoms plz let me know ty.

[Barb135]

While raw goitrogenic foods should probably be avoided in large amounts, cooking disables the goitrogenic properties of any food.  I certainly wouldn't give up a food, simply because it's a goitrogen, because you'd be giving up too much nutrition.

Additionally, for many of us, like myself, it's a non-issue, because in my case, my thyroid is completely burned out from Hashimoto's anyway and it no longer produces any hormones on its own anyway, so it doesn't really matter.  I just don't eat them near time to take my thyroid med.  

I'm more particular about avoiding soy, than anything else.

[Madmax1952]

Ok....good news about the spinach.....wasn't sure how this forum worked....first time for me....thanks for your reply though ..... Guess I need to be more patient ...just weary of the fatigue.

[hashi2healthy]

From what I understand, it would take a very large amount of raw goitrogenic foods to make a significant difference in lab levels or growth of a goiter. Most people say they do & feel fine eating them in moderation, especially cooked. I think when it comes to which foods to eat & which to avoid, it's probably a very individual thing that would have to be learned through trial & error. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Barb135]

I found a comment you posted on another thread a while ago and I commented on it... it's often better if you start your own thread as it may get noticed more quickly, but even at that, there isn't always someone online that can respond right away.

Where did you see that spinach is a no-no and why did it say that?  I eat spinach all the time - both raw and cooked.

[Madmax1952]

I posted a question about an hour ago....this forum is my only hope for help....just wondering if my labs are within positive range or not....also, I noticed spinach was mentioned as a no-no....I eat it cooked about 4x a week....is that bad?

[hashi2healthy]

I've also experienced burning in the soles of my feet (sometimes very sore & red as well), but had no idea what it could be, I just assumed I'd been on my feet too much. I never imagined this could be related to a thyroid disorder. I just keep learning more & more here.

[Guppy70]

I also have burning feet, mainly on my heels. They're red and feels like they're on fire. I can sit down and lean my legs weight on my heels, I'll have to have my feet lay to the side. Same when I'm in bed sleeping.

I have no clue what it is.

[Red_Star]

Hypothyroidism is another cause of burning feet just to add.

[teresa451]

Thanks both of you. :)

[Dee1956]

Thank you for the question and the answer.  I am having burning feet as well.  I thought it was from plantar fasciitis and a bone spur in my heel.  I had this problem almost two years ago and have been ok since then.
I did not think of any other reason for the burning feet, I thought it was just more severe pain from the plantar fasciitis.
Now I am wondering if it could be my thryoid and the fact I have diabetes.
Thank you again for helping me "think outside the box"
Dee

[Red_Star]

Check out a demo on youtube "Positive Chvostek Sign showing Low Calcium Levels." This is my classic sign I need more calcium.