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thyroid gland transplant

Hi Dr Lupo,

Is there an ongoing research on how to do thyroid gland transplant? is this possible?
hearth and other organs can be transplanted nowadays!!

hope it can be done with GODS Grace!!
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Synthetics and " nature"thyroids are a joke. There's no normalcy to them constant symptoms despite my levels being in range. There needs to be serious research into transplantation as a real treatment option.
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As far as I know there is no research into thyroid transplantation.  Since most hypothyroidism is caused by Hashimoto's and the thyroid is destroyed by antibodies, transplanting a thyroid would simply result in the destruction of the transplanted thyroid, just as happened to our original thyroid.  

What they need is a cure or a way to stop progression of autoimmune diseases, so our own thyroid won't be destroyed, initially.  There is definitely research in progress on this front and it's making some headway.

Just because your levels are "in range, doesn't mean they're where you need them to be.  Perhaps your dosage needs to be tweaked a bit or maybe you need to add a source of T3, if you don't already take one.  

Perhaps you have other problems, such as vitamin/mineral deficiencies, many of which often go hand in hand with hypothyroidism...  Food allergies are another possibility and studies are showing that a lot of people with thyroid issues have food allergies or gut issues.
649848 tn?1534633700
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I still have my thyroid, but it no longer functions, which is the same as not having one.  

The main reason people do not feel well, with thyroid issues, is because they don't get proper testing and treatment.  When levels are adjusted to the individual needs, most people live very well.  

Many doctors refuse to test the Free Thyroid hormones and/or adjust them properly according to symptoms.  This is what keeps people ill.

My levels are adjusted quite well, right now.  I've learned to tell when I'm leaning toward hypo and need to get new blood work and med adjustment.

If you are having problems, please list your current levels of TSH, FT3 and FT4, along with reference ranges and symptoms; members can help assess your individual situation and make suggestions that might help.
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Thanks for the reply!Does this apply on your case? (I hope).. but many people out there dont feel well at all... and to think they will live like that for the rest of their lives..
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649848 tn?1534633700
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This is a patient forum and Dr Lupo does not monitor it.

As far as I know, there is no research into thyroid transplant.  When necessary, a thyroid is removed and the patient started on thyroid replacement hormones.  When monitored and stabilized properly, many people live very well, without a thyroid gland.
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