About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
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Dear Karen,
I know taking it out will not change my symptoms but are there other things that may happen? I am having trouble sleeping, problems eating and feel a lump all of the time. I have tried everything, is there anything else to help? I am seeing my Dr. this week and would like to know what I need to ask him before I make the decision of getting my whole tyroid out.
Margaret
Answer Dear Margaret, I don't know of anything else that can happen except that you will still be on medication for the rest of your life and always be watching your weight and exercizing... There are NO natural fixes for a thyroid problem.... No vitamins, minerals, health food etc will help.... If this thyroid needs to come out, then get it out.... You need to talk to your doctor about ALL of these questions you are asking me, so he/she knows that you have concerns and HE/SHE can address them....
