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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Partial Thyroidectomy
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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).
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Partial Thyroidectomy
by sweetie3424, Apr 23, 2008 02:48PM
Hi
I just had a partial thyroidectomy (Right lobe romoved due to a nodule that they needed to biopsy) on April 16th.Ever since my surgery my left side of my tongue has been numb. I have been getting hot flashes and lightheadedness/dizzyness. I was wondering if this is normal or not. I called my Dr. and the nurse said that this has nothing to do with the surgery. It feels like I have cotton in my throat and I feel like I am choaking. It is worse when I lay down. I am scared that this will not go away and that I will have to live with this choaking/numb tongue feeling forever!. Please let me know if this is normal or not.
I just had a partial thyroidectomy (Right lobe romoved due to a nodule that they needed to biopsy) on April 16th.Ever since my surgery my left side of my tongue has been numb. I have been getting hot flashes and lightheadedness/dizzyness. I was wondering if this is normal or not. I called my Dr. and the nurse said that this has nothing to do with the surgery. It feels like I have cotton in my throat and I feel like I am choaking. It is worse when I lay down. I am scared that this will not go away and that I will have to live with this choaking/numb tongue feeling forever!. Please let me know if this is normal or not.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 24, 2008 09:10PM
, Apr 24, 2008 09:10PM
Member Comments (2)
by pavlovscat, Apr 27, 2008 11:09AM
To: sweetie3424
I had a right lobectomy back in November for a nodule as well. I still have numbness in my neck and chin from the surgery. It very slowly gets better over a long period of time. Just have patience. I'm sure you'll be okay.
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