Thyroid Disorders Community

This patient support community is for discussions relating to thyroid issues, goiter, Graves disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, metabolism, parathyroid, pituitary gland, thyroiditis, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

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Why do I feel hypo?

jeffbursens

Dear all, I feel off and I suspect it's my thyroid. I'm taking NDT (Erfa) 2 grain + 12,5mcg Cytomel a day. TSH 0,01 FT4 11,82 (r...

6 answers | 7 comments

so i am 3 days in after my rai treatment, and im starting to doubt myself.

abirk1930

my endo says surgery is too risky, this is the only option, its a one shot deal.it will only destroy the nodule on your thyroid. I go to...

1 answer | 1 comment

Bruises on legs

quratulainib

Hello All, I am a patient of hypothyroidism, my levels are within range for a while now. I recenlty noticed two bruises, one on each le...

What do my tests mean?? Hashimotos?

ABA_girl1234

Hi all. I've recently gone to a doctor (initially to check my iron levels as I'm vegetarian) due to chronic fatigue, weakness, chronic fo...

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TT on March 13th. I have some question on latest labs.

sunny5357

Labs before surgery on 3/7/19: TSH-.01 Low T4-1.35ng/Dl (211-911 pg/mL) Normal but this was in and out of normal, into high then back t...

3 answers | 3 comments

Is Subacute thyroiditis made me permanent hypothyroidism?

Meriam881

Hi all, In April the last year (so it has been a year since then) I am diagnosed with viral thyroiditis (Subacute thyroiditis).Accordi...

3 answers | 11 comments

I have thyroid nodules and ectopic thyroid can that mean cancer.

g6c5

I have thyroid nodules and ectopic thyroid can that mean cancer For almost 2 months i have had issues with my thyroid like feeling lik...

2 answers | 18 comments

Is 816.8 mg/24 hr high for CALCIUM 24hr URINE -so?

laura0957

I was just wondering if I need more testing from my doctor.

1 answer | 1 comment

Thyroid Cancer, Hashimoto's, and muscle spasms/twitching

BigDrew86

I'm posting this question to see if it's just me or if it's possible. For months before my PTC diagnosis, I was all over the hypo/hyper ...

Do you think I'm Hyper?

Gracevd70

I'm sure my Endo will ask me to reduce my 2 grains of Armour Thyroid even though I'm not having hyper symptoms ...however occasionally my...

3 answers | 6 comments

High FT3, Low FT4, suppressed TSH (as per usual tsh)- test result question

Jackie419

Hi guys! It's been awhile! I got a lot of help here years ago. I've been on the same dose of NP Thyroid for the last several years, I had...

12 answers | 13 comments

Tirosint and hair loss?

boo682

HELP! My hair is falling out at ever-increasing rates. For six months I've been on Tirosint 50 mcg/day b/c of mild allergic reaction to ...

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Does Tirosint cause stomach issues?

chachawoman

I was diagnosed with low thyroid in early June. I started out taking Synthroid, but it made my mouth dry. I have been on 50 mcg Tirosin...

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I have thyroid nodules and ectopic thyroid can that mean cancer

g6c5

For almost 2 months i have had issues with my thyroid like feeling like there is something stuck in throat can feel a lump on the right s...

Hypothroid symptoms with hyperthyroid TSH

TShurling

Had a total thyroidectomy and RAI in 2001, then RAI in 2007. I've been taking Armour thyroid for about 10 years now, my most recent labs ...

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thyroid and hives

Gracevd70

Can anyone shed some light on thyroid disease and hives (Utricaria) I ask because I have had hives ever since I lost my thyroid to cancer...

2 answers | 4 comments

how to get pregnant with hypothyroidism

BGolda90

i have been trying to have a baby for 2 years with no luck i have hypothyroidism and my levels were all over the place but not they are f...

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Update: got my thyroid ultrasound. Should I be worried? Need an FNA

Tiredgirl68

Update: just got my ultrasound report: impression:Left : 1. 3.1 x 1.7x 2cm solid hypoechoic nodule with Doppler flow TR4. Numerous other ...

2 answers | 9 comments

Possible Cancerous Nodule

jeanette1952

I am a 67 year old female with a 2.2 cm cystic/solid nodule on left thyroid. Borders are smooth and there are a couple of tiny calcificat...

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I have some scary Thyroid test results, can you shed some light on them for me?

GinaViv

I am a 56 year old female in very good health. I recently had a thyroid test done after my dermatoligist recommended it because I have so...

2 answers | 2 comments

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