six active thyroid glands

[shaybe]

Is it possible that I was born with extra thyroid glands? I had biosopsy on 4 tumors within my thyriod gland and found not to be cancer. Then was given a MRI and the results showed that all tumors showed active thyroid function. also that at the top of my neck on left side just under jaw line another gland showed to be an active thyroid as well. I do carry all the symptoms of hyperthyriodism. The anxiety, nervousness, always sweating, over eating, waking up two or three times at night and eating while I'm up., thin hair, and sometimes when stressed I get double vision and pressure in the eyes. I have in the past suffered a thyroid storm and have undergone two intestinal surgeries to bridge my bowel line. All this within the past 6 years. Can I have a partial thyroidectomy? If so, how can I convince a surgen to do so. I am 47 years of age and 5' 8" tall, 125-135 lbs. and have always been know to be physically fit and very active.  A natural process of menapause is very important to me.

[Smilerdeb]

I agree with Redhead.
If you have already been through thyroid storm and not on any form of treatment, then storm may happen again.
I had it 3 times in 2 weeks and wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy.
Its a dangerous condition that could kill you.
There is no guarantee that a partial will 'cure' your hyperhyroidism.
Have you been diagnosed with Graves Disease?
If so, the antibodies will just keep attacking your thyroid and this causes a lot of strain on the heart muscles.

As for the menopause...if you dont get treatment for the hyperthyroidism, you wont have a menopause.....you just wont be here.
Sorry to be blunt...but true.
Dont mess around with Hyperthyroidism...it can make you very sick and thyroid storm can kill you.

[redheadaussie]

You would not have been born with extra thyroid glands, rather you have thyroid cells which have grown to become active as a thyroid does. We all have the potential to have cells of many organs in our body elsewhere.
   If you have all the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism then medication is the best way to go. You could have a partial thyroidectomy but it would be unlikely to stop the issue of the other tissue excreting thyroid hormone.
   I understand your wanting a natural menopause. But in the long run hyperthyroidism left untreated will give you more to worry about!
  The fact you are having vision problems indicates you really need to get onto medication sooner than later, as the eye problems are often difficult to treat once gone past a certain stage. Not trying to frighten you, but it is very important you get treatment.
Cheers!