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Doctor recomends a complete removal of my wifes thyroid but all I have read so far are horror stories about weight gain,depression and violent mood swings.Can someone please give me a happy after story.I am very worried for her.
did your wife have an iodine deficiency test done? I think you should look at that first. Iodine is being used to beat thyroid cancer and to shrink nodules. iodine4health.com,breastcancerchoices.org.
THANK YOU ALL SOOOOO MUCH.I realy did not expect any responce but you all were an answer to my prayers.My wife was telling me to calm down and not to believe what I read about it.She does have cancer but the doctor telling us that everything will be fine just did not give me peace with it all.Thanks again everbody.This might actualy cure some of her moodyness...lol,just kidding
I agree with all of the above but wanted to add the following:
My daughter and sister were diagnosed as bipolar - symptoms which completely disappear when their thyroid levels are well regulated. They never knew that they had a thyroid-related mood disorder until their thyroids were removed (for cancer/precancer) and they were placed on stable doses of thyroid meds.
My depression and my (other) sister's depression is much more manageable with well regulated thyroid levels. I can tell if my levels are off if my depression starts to get bad.
One of the first things that a good psychiatrist will check in someone who is depressed (or who has a mood imbalance) is thyroid levels.
Long story short, mood swings and depression do not have to be part of the story if thyroid levels are well regulated.
Utahmomma
papillary carcinoma
three sisters with papillary carcinoma; other sister and my daughter with precancer
My daughter and sister were diagnosed as bipolar - symptoms which completely disappear when their thyroid levels are well regulated. They never knew that they had a thyroid-related mood disorder until their thyroids were removed (for cancer/precancer) and they were placed on stable doses of thyroid meds.
My depression and my (other) sister's depression is much more manageable with well regulated thyroid levels. I can tell if my levels are off if my depression starts to get bad.
One of the first things that a good psychiatrist will check in someone who is depressed (or who has a mood imbalance) is thyroid levels.
Long story short, mood swings and depression do not have to be part of the story if thyroid levels are well regulated.
Utahmomma
papillary carcinoma
three sisters with papillary carcinoma; other sister and my daughter with precancer
Why is your wife being advised to have her thyroid removed.
If its possible cancer, then yes, it should be removed.... if it is something else, by all means get a second or even a third opinion.
Treatment for the resulting hypothyroid can take a while to get sorted out, but is usually successful (though it may take some tweaking). Remember, you will only hear the horror stories, not hte successes, and most people manage just fine. If her thyroid is removed, she and you should also be informed patients and involved in her management (diet, exercise, and medication will all help).
Best wishes
If its possible cancer, then yes, it should be removed.... if it is something else, by all means get a second or even a third opinion.
Treatment for the resulting hypothyroid can take a while to get sorted out, but is usually successful (though it may take some tweaking). Remember, you will only hear the horror stories, not hte successes, and most people manage just fine. If her thyroid is removed, she and you should also be informed patients and involved in her management (diet, exercise, and medication will all help).
Best wishes
Best of luck to your wife.
I had a total thyroidectomy in August, and other than a complication with my calcium levels which now seems to be resolved, I am pretty happy with my decision.
Yes, there is a bit of an adjustment period as they get the hormone levels regulated, but by and large, my recovery has been good and my lifestyle hasn't changed much if at all.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
be well!
I had a total thyroidectomy in August, and other than a complication with my calcium levels which now seems to be resolved, I am pretty happy with my decision.
Yes, there is a bit of an adjustment period as they get the hormone levels regulated, but by and large, my recovery has been good and my lifestyle hasn't changed much if at all.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
be well!
I had my thyroid removed just over two years ago and have never experienced the level of horror you’ve read about. I’m not saying it’s a thoroughly maintenance free life, but I certainly wouldn’t describe it as horrific either.
I have put on, maybe, 10lbs – but I more attribute that to some ‘you know, you really should lay-off the…’ habits I’ve picked up (that my husband gently reminds me about). I haven’t had any bouts of depression (though I’ve coincidently gone through several sad, life-changing, occurrences to justify that). And, I have never, ever, at all, experienced violent mood swings. In fact, I’ve never read anyone share anything akin to that (?).
Having a Total Thyroidectomy was the last thing I expected to happen in my life. I remember it came as a total shock when the dr recommended that; I had never even had one thyroid complaint. But an ultrasound showed things were in pretty bad shape and would surely get worse. It’s only since the surgery that I can look back and make out that some situation was indeed brewing. The main reason for that is that I do know there is a certain level of malaise (fogginess) that has been lifted from my life.
Like I say, things now are not without maintenance. That maintenance mostly surrounds the taking of the necessary replacement hormone medication - a medication that comes in the form of a pill taken daily.
Because of issues surrounding a second surgical procedure, I also have some additional things to take care of. But still, these too are not what I would describe as horrific.
Overall, for me, it’s mostly the knowledge of avoiding what could’ve been that keeps me going – and happy.
I welcome you and hope some part of this has helped allay some of your fears. Please be careful of what you read – there is an incredible amount of exaggeration and misleading information with regards to this particular disease (some of it coming from people who don’t even know what they’re talking about).
Good luck and please know that we are always here for you, and for your wife.
I have put on, maybe, 10lbs – but I more attribute that to some ‘you know, you really should lay-off the…’ habits I’ve picked up (that my husband gently reminds me about). I haven’t had any bouts of depression (though I’ve coincidently gone through several sad, life-changing, occurrences to justify that). And, I have never, ever, at all, experienced violent mood swings. In fact, I’ve never read anyone share anything akin to that (?).
Having a Total Thyroidectomy was the last thing I expected to happen in my life. I remember it came as a total shock when the dr recommended that; I had never even had one thyroid complaint. But an ultrasound showed things were in pretty bad shape and would surely get worse. It’s only since the surgery that I can look back and make out that some situation was indeed brewing. The main reason for that is that I do know there is a certain level of malaise (fogginess) that has been lifted from my life.
Like I say, things now are not without maintenance. That maintenance mostly surrounds the taking of the necessary replacement hormone medication - a medication that comes in the form of a pill taken daily.
Because of issues surrounding a second surgical procedure, I also have some additional things to take care of. But still, these too are not what I would describe as horrific.
Overall, for me, it’s mostly the knowledge of avoiding what could’ve been that keeps me going – and happy.
I welcome you and hope some part of this has helped allay some of your fears. Please be careful of what you read – there is an incredible amount of exaggeration and misleading information with regards to this particular disease (some of it coming from people who don’t even know what they’re talking about).
Good luck and please know that we are always here for you, and for your wife.
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