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Jul 05, 2008 06:03PM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Thanks, AR-10! I don't think I could've grasped all of that without your concise explanation ;-) (It feels good to laugh. Thanks, honestly, for that) - v
Jul 05, 2008 04:04PM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
It's been three months since I had a partial thyroidectomy. My doctor had me off any medications for the past two months. About one month ago, I noticed tingling in my hands. This week, my GP said I have carpal tunnel syndrome. I've read somewhere that hypthyroidism is a contributing factor to developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Have any of you experienced...
Jun 05, 2008 10:03PM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
I can tell you from experience that huge does not necessarily mean malignant. My tumor was more than three inches long - about the size of a small tangerine. I had half my thyroid removed two months ago. It was completely benign. Just take things one day at a time. And keep copies of all your test results. You never know when you may need them. Good lu...
Jun 05, 2008 10:00PM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Amazing is right! Wow! It's unbelieveable how a little thing you may not even realize exists can change your life so quickly. Thanks for sharing.
Jun 01, 2008 06:01PM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Thanks. I will definitely work on my timing next time my bloodwork is drawn. - viv
Jun 01, 2008 11:52AM in the Thyroid Disorders Community
Check out the links on the Health Pages (top right of screen). You can learn a lot through them.