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Mrs Behavin

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Has anyone else on here ever had any problems with your thyroid? I just recently found out that I have Graves's Disease and I dont really know too much about it. My thyroid is either going to have be taken out or I will have to take a radioactive iodine pill. Im pretty nervous about both. If anyone has any information or any stories they would like to tell, I would appreicate all the input.
 
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I had a multinodular goiter. Basically, my thyroid was enlarged and had several nodules. They put me on Synthroid (which I’m still on) to try to stop the growth but that didn't work. Since they didn't know what was causing it and there was a very slight chance of cancer (the biopsy they did three years ago came back inconclusive), my doctor and I decided it was best to have it removed. I had the surgery about a month ago. It wasn't exactly fun but I was back at school in less than a week. By two weeks, I could move my neck pretty well. Now it's a little sensitive if something brushes against it. Thyroid problems run in my family. One aunt had hers removed a few years ago and hasn't had any problems. My other aunt had the radioactive iodine done.

I don't know too much about Graves disease so I can't really help you there. I know it took me by surprise when they told me what was wrong and I didn't know anything about it. If you have any question about the surgery, I'll try to answer them.
 
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My missus gets problems with her thyroids, it tends to make her quite tired, which dosen't help as she has M.E. as well! It also makes it hard for her to lose weight and too easy to put weight on. Hope you get your problem sorted ok.:)
 
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I have lost 50 lbs in the past 2 months and I am tired ALL the time which the dr says because my thyroid is so overactive that it is working twice as hard. I have an intolerance to heat. The heat use to never bother me. My hands are trembling most all the time. I have no muscle strength in my legs. (in other words, if I squat down.....I aint gettin back up with no help. Pretty pathetic). I have an irregular heart rhthym (my heart sometimes races so hard). All these things I have, I never put them all together to even know that something was wrong. Im just ready to get it taken care of so I can be back to my usual self again.
 
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My sister-in law has an under active thyroid problem and she puts on weight quite easily. Although now she takes some pills and its easing.

Not suggesting anything here but stay away from cocaine if you have thyroid problems, it can be deadly.
 
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I don't feel like looking it up, but what exactly does your thyroid do for you? I keep seeing how an overactive one causes you to lose weight and energy. Seems like something that would affect me, actually. I can't gain for shit.
 
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When I found out I had the goiter, my doctor figured mine was overactive. I can't put on weight, no matter how much I eat. But they tested me, and my thyroid fuction was normal.
 
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Normal for thyroid function? For free T3 (one thyroid hormone) is between .5-7.7 pmol/L (0.2 - 0.5 ng/dL). Normal for metabolism? I haven't a clue.
 
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Sneakiecat said:
Normal for thyroid function? For free T3 (one thyroid hormone) is between .5-7.7 pmol/L (0.2 - 0.5 ng/dL). Normal for metabolism? I haven't a clue.
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hmm that might as well be greek. lol

I mean, I'm 6' and 135 lbs, my target weight for my height/age should be 170-175. Would they base the 'normal figures' for my target or current weight? Or am I asking questions to the wrong person? (not trying to insult your intelligence there, you know what you're talking about from your experiences obviously)
 
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greenman said:
My sister-in law has an under active thyroid problem and she puts on weight quite easily. Although now she takes some pills and its easing.

Not suggesting anything here but stay away from cocaine if you have thyroid problems, it can be deadly.
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I dont plan on using cocaine. Never have and never will touch that stuff.

At first I was liking losing all this weight but now it has gotten really aggravating. I am now down to a weight that was lower that before I ever became pregnant for the 1st time.
 
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TheOriginalJames said:
hmm that might as well be greek. lol

I mean, I'm 6' and 135 lbs, my target weight for my height/age should be 170-175. Would they base the 'normal figures' for my target or current weight? Or am I asking questions to the wrong person? (not trying to insult your intelligence there, you know what you're talking about from your experiences obviously)
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Those numbers have no real meaning to me other than that my levels are within that range. Honestly, I haven't a clue how they get these numbers. I'm not insulted. I've done a lot of research because they weren't entirely sure what was wrong with me for a few months (they still don't know what caused the goiter) and I was curious. But the real technical stuff is still goes way over my head. All I know is I'm 5'6 1/2" and weigh about 102 lbs currently. The most I've ever weighed is 109 (and very briefly). I've had my blood test countless times and there's no obvious reason why I can't gain weight. My doctors aren't real concerned any more.

On a side note, I would think thyroid problems would be way down on the list of things that could be causing this in you. I'm not sure of the exact numbers but I think women are eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems. But, when men do have them, they tend to be more serious.
 
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