Follow ups

[Totie]

I have a question. How often are you supposed to have a check up on your throat after a complete thyroidectomy?  I had my TT back in 94, but other than a follow up with the surgeon six weeks after, i have never had any other follow up, except my thyroid levels check once a year. I think most of my problems stem from hormonal problems (parathyroids), but he does not seem to think so. I have constant leg, hip and thigh cramps, throat always hurts, always get night sweats, constantly thirsty at night for cold orange juice, frequent (15-20 times) urination. I asked about my parathyroids, he said he does not think it is the problem, my calcium level was 10.8 so they are okay. He did prescribe Prozac for me and is hoping it will fix me. Needless to say i did not fill the presciption. I have lost weight without trying, i have lost inches (did not need too) in hips, thighs and waist. I am too angry and embarrassed to even go back to him for my yearly woman physical, for fear he may ask about the Prozac which i did not take. I honestly do not think it is all in my head.

[Totie]

The reason for the TT was hyperthyroidism/goiter/graves disase, at least those were the things they told me i had at the time. It took them six months to figure out my problem. They kept trying to treat me for depression, by the time they figured out it was my thyroid (one morning woke up with a huge neck) it was to far gone to save, radiation iodine did not help so surgery was the only solution. A friend of mine mentioned the parathyroid that is the only reason i brought it up with him.

[hazelhurst]

Calcium of 10.8 is a bit high.  The range I looked up was 9.0-10.5.  What was the reason for your TT?  I think you should switch doctors if possible, find someone you feel comfortable with.