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..
Question Hello, a year ago I had my thyroid removed. My blood work was always within normal, but several nodules made it necessary. Within two weeks I gained 10 pounds. When I complained to the endocronolist, he just told me to eat less! Needless to say I never changed my eating habits. Over the year I tried several diets (even fastening), the only thing that happened was the gain of another 10 pounds. Often I am depressed, have difficulties to sleep,... My doctor told me with the dosis of Synthroid I get by blood work is normal. I can't believe it! Might changing to another medication change the situation? Any other suggestions?
Thanks, Christiane
Answer Dear Christiane, You MAY need more than synthroid but you would have to talk to your doctor about your t4 and t3 blood work.... An GOOD endocrinologist will ALWAYS run a complete thyoid blood panel every 6 months to make sure that ALL thyroid tests are normal.... Also, normal for one person is NOT always normal for everyone with a thyroid problem and a GOOD endocrinologist will listen to your symptom complaints and use that also as a determining factor about medications....
Also, just because you are on thyroid hormones, they really do not work as well as the ones you were born with, so you MUST eat a proper healthy diet and exercise or you are going to continue to gain weight...
