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Enlarged thyroid lobe while on levothyroxine
Nov 05, 2007 06:00PM in the Thyroid Expert Forum
Had sub-total thyroidectomy on Thursday. Found it was a good thing i opted for surgery being as it was wrapping itself along the inside of my neck. During surgery i lost 200 cc's of blood, but came out if it with my voice and feeling better than i had in a while. My surgeon advised me that radioactive iodine would not have remedied my problem and that it look...
Need knowledge on this, please help.
Nov 04, 2007 12:23AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
It could be as simple as tonsillitis, but you do need to see a Dr to be sure. Call and set up an appointment as soon as possible. In the meantime try warm saltwater gargles and tylenol, it may relieve some of your symptoms. If it becomes too severe go to your local emergency room. You might have to consider the possibility of a tonsillectomy, it just may be y...
test results
Oct 29, 2007 12:50PM in the Thyroid Expert Forum
Typically there is a flag reference located beside the lab results. If your results are within this range they are considered normal. If however they are above or below said range, depending on what they are can show cause for concern. Good luck and may your healthy life continue. Take Care and God Bless.
Swollen Left Thyroid Lobe and losing voice.
Oct 29, 2007 10:52AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Hopefully i'll have surgery on Thursday, wish me luck.
Enlarged thyroid lobe while on levothyroxine
Oct 29, 2007 10:49AM in the Thyroid Expert Forum
Forgot to mention losing most of my voice, coughing to catch my breath if i talk too loud or try to yell. Neck discomfort.
Enlarged thyroid lobe while on levothyroxine
Oct 29, 2007 10:47AM in the Thyroid Expert Forum
I Aug. i had an U/S which showed my left thyroid lobe to be enlarged. While on my levothyroxine my TSH T3 and T4 levels were normal. Diagnosed with hypothyroidisnm in 2004. Had uptake and scan and said abnormal uptake and scan demonstrating findings consistant with Grave's Disease. Off meds for over a month before scan. How can i go from normal levels while ...