NWR: Thyroid disease

laurak102476 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:30 PM

NWR: Thyroid disease

Hey girls....

I was just curious if any of you have hypothyroidism? I was just diagnosed and I have to go to an endocrinologist this week and have a bunch more tests done. I know I will probably have to be put on meds, but I was just curious about side effects....any advice would be great...thanks...

kBr Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:34 PM

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so sorry to hear about this, i dont know anything about it though, but i hope everything turns out okay.. my ex's grandmother was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer. youre in my thoughts and i hope things turn out ok.

laurak102476 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:35 PM

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Thanks...I think they are going to do a nedle biopsy to check some more, which I am terrified about...

One plus...my dr. said this is why I have been having so much trouble losing weight, and when the meds regulate the levels, the weight should really start coming off...which is great!

mirlynn324 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:36 PM

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I am a wealth of knowledge. I am both hypothyroid and have hashimotos syndrome. The first thing you should know is that at first, you may have some trouble finding the right dose of synthroid for you. They will put you on the dose they expect to be right and then do bloodwork after a few weeks to make sure it is right. If they put you on too much, you might feel jumpy and feel your heart beating fast and you might have trouble falling asleep. If they don't put you on enough , you will still feel tired.

laurak102476 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:38 PM

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Posted by mirlynn324

I am a wealth of knowledge. I am both hypothyroid and have hashimotos syndrome. The first thing you should know is that at first, you may have some trouble finding the right dose of synthroid for you. They will put you on the dose they expect to be right and then do bloodwork after a few weeks to make sure it is right. If they put you on too much, you might feel jumpy and feel your heart beating fast and you might have trouble falling asleep. If they don't put you on enough , you will still feel tired.

I've been reading alot about the dosages...did you have to have a needle biopsy done? This whole thing is really freaking me out...Thanks for letting me know, I really appreciate it!!

kellybean Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:46 PM

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the most common med for alot of thyroid issues is synthroid the generic is levothyroxine.....the name brand pill comes in defferent colors the color signifies the doesage!!

Snickers76 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:49 PM

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My sister is going to have surgery to remove a growth on her thyroid next month. She will always be on meds. However, as soon as she went on them, she lost 12 lbs. in a week.

laurak102476 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 05:51 PM

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Posted by Snickers76

My sister is going to have surgery to remove a growth on her thyroid next month. She will always be on meds. However, as soon as she went on them, she lost 12 lbs. in a week.

Wow...surgery huh? I hope everything is ok!

DiamondPipa Posted: Jul 14, 2007 08:06 PM

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try www.webmd.com it's a great site for this kind of information.

medic6809 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 08:12 PM

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******CRASHER******

I have it also. I take synthroid and I feel a lot better. I was sleeping all the time, feeling very tired, cranky, and irratable. It was amazing how 1 little pill could change so much. I was lucky and the 1st dose they started me on worked. I have noticed that I am losing weight a little easier, but it is not nearly as easy as everyone told me it would be. Give it about a month and you'll notice a change in the way you feel. I go every 3-4 months for blood work and that's it. Good Luck

ItalianBride428 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 08:14 PM

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this is so weird, I just posted this last week also. I havent been confirmed bc my dr appointment is weds but I am pretty sure I will have it. Both parents have it and both sides of granparents...

they are all on meds and have no side effects. once they started them, they felt a lot better had more energy and lost weight.

Dont fret! it is perfectly treatable!

ChiefMT Posted: Jul 14, 2007 08:16 PM

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My friend from work had something with her thyroid - not sure if it was hyper- or hypo-. She ended up having the tumor removed and hasn't had to take any medicine. It's actually very common! I see an endocronologist for another reason so I know how you feel! It will all work out!!!

ItalianBride428 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 08:16 PM

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Posted by Snickers76

My sister is going to have surgery to remove a growth on her thyroid next month. She will always be on meds. However, as soon as she went on them, she lost 12 lbs. in a week.

my dad has his thyroid removed....wish her well!

laurak102476 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 09:14 PM

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Thanks for all the advice girls...I really appreciate it.

LImama Posted: Jul 14, 2007 10:04 PM

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Hi Laura, to answer your question about the thyroid needle biopsy, I had one. The worst part was the anticipation, and then having to lie perfectly still for a few minutes.

I can't say it hurt, really nothing. Please don't worry, it will be over before you know it and you will be fine!

laurak102476 Posted: Jul 14, 2007 10:07 PM

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Posted by LImama

Hi Laura, to answer your question about the thyroid needle biopsy, I had one. The worst part was the anticipation, and then having to lie perfectly still for a few minutes.

I can't say it hurt, really nothing. Please don't worry, it will be over before you know it and you will be fine!

Thanks,...I am SUCH a big baby...it's so funny, I have undergone 2 brain surgeries, natural childbirth and 2 tattoos...and I still cannot handle a needle!!!!!