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AFTER surgery

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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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AFTER surgery

by RodeoQueen, May 10, 2008 01:51PM

Tags: after surgery, surgery, negative, thyroid, nodule, dizzy

I feel dizzy and my hair is falling out is this normal? I had 90% of my thyroid out on May 5th. Still recooping. Also how about menstral periods will this make my periods all funky now? I have 2 nodules one 2.5cm and onther 1cm. He took them out and most of the thyroid. He said it was all within the margins, Waht are my chances of cancer? I have had one FNA it came back as negative for cancer had colloid cells as well as follicular. Any thing you can tell me I woul much appreciate!!!
THANKS!!!
RODEO QUEEN UTAH

Doctor's Answer

by Mark Lupo, M.D.

, May 12, 2008 06:22AM

Not likely cancer but ask your doctor what the final pathology showed. Also ask if you need to take thyroid hormone -- likely you do. The first few weeks after surgery are up&down -- hang in there, it will improve. But tell your doctor what your are experiencing.

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by RodeoQueen, May 12, 2008 10:12AM

To: Thanks Mark Lupo

I so hope you are right..Thanks so much for your reply I have an apt tomorrow. Pathologly not in yet. WOW 7 Days!! Any how thaks so much!! Have a Wonderful day!!!
Rodeo Queen

by ChitChatNIne, May 12, 2008 06:57PM

To: Rodeo

I was dizzy for 10 days after the surgery ... actually, I had an extra night stay bcz of severe vertigo .. it was awful .. then it eased up and finally went away .. they told me it was from the anastesthia in my case and being a bit older (48) vs. other times being younger for other surgeries, etc.

Cheryl

by RodeoQueen, May 12, 2008 09:24PM

To: Chit Chat Nine

NO Pathology yet!! Man how long does it take? It has been 8 days tomorrow!!! GRRRRRR

by ChitChatNIne, May 15, 2008 09:34PM

To: Rodeo

See if you can get back into the forum with your pathology results for Dr. Lupo to review .... I think he can lend a hand as you make some very important decisions regarding your condition.

Cheryl (co-cl thyroid disorders)

by RodeoQueen, May 16, 2008 10:33AM

To: Chit Chat Nine

ON MY WAY lil lady! I type SLOW and I spell terrible but I will try to do this correctly this time HA HA
RQ

by Moosiegirl, May 16, 2008 05:10PM

To: RodeoQueen

I have Graves' disease and I'm on medication, as I do not want RAI (radioactive iodine or surgery) to correct the problem, although my doctor is pushing for it.

In answer to your first question, feeling dizzy and losing hair is a normal after-effect after having thyroid surgery, and most likely you might need to take thyroid replacement hormone, such as Synthroid or Armour, sometime down the road.

As far as cancer goes, I believe that it depends on whether or not your nodules are hot or cold in terms of whether or not they could be cancerous. I forgot which was which, but I would definitely ask my doctor about that one.

MoosieGirl

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