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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
post thyroidectomy advice
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
post thyroidectomy advice
by kickazzmom, Aug 16, 2007 07:41PM
I had a total thyroidectomy 1 month ago to remove several benign nodules.
I am taking .100 mg synthroid for 3 weeks now and feel as though my fatigue and lethargy
have become worse. I am having extreme difficulty concentrating and this is affecting my job. Can this be because my dosage is too low ? I am very interested in any nutritional advice to help combat this problem. I am scheduled for followup testing in 1 month. Should I contact my Dr. or is this all just normal? My inability to focus is causing me extreme anxiety. I have not found much info on alternative and nutritional advice for someone without a thyroid. Can you direct me to anyone ?
Thanks so much
I am taking .100 mg synthroid for 3 weeks now and feel as though my fatigue and lethargy
have become worse. I am having extreme difficulty concentrating and this is affecting my job. Can this be because my dosage is too low ? I am very interested in any nutritional advice to help combat this problem. I am scheduled for followup testing in 1 month. Should I contact my Dr. or is this all just normal? My inability to focus is causing me extreme anxiety. I have not found much info on alternative and nutritional advice for someone without a thyroid. Can you direct me to anyone ?
Thanks so much
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 17, 2007 06:19AM
, Aug 17, 2007 06:19AM
Some of this is normal adjustment -- give it more time. Also, the dose may not be enough -- I usually test about 6 weeks after surgery then re-evaluate. No specific nutritional advice other than balanced diet with exercise (target is 4-5 hours/week) and a multivitamin.
