I had my thyroid removed last April 2006. It hasn't been followed to closely. My doctor increased my dose of Thyroid but felt it would need to go up more. I have a blood test tomorrow again. I'm having a lot different symptoms right now but no health insurance so I haven't been to the doctor. I'm more tired than I think I should be, It feels like something pushing up into my chest but that happens randomly and it makes me cough sometimes when it does happen, it comes with a little bit of pressure in my chest, I have pain in my right side that hurts all the way through to my back(randomly), my skin is dry, constipation, circles under my eyes. That's just to name a few. Has anyone had issues like these after having thyroid surgery. I realize it might not be related to that but I have this feeling it is. Naturally I wish I had health insurance and could see a good doctor. Hopefully a good job will come and give me my insurance back. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
2007-01-15 17:27:04 · 2 answers · asked by Night Wind 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
you should see an endocrinologist!! - those are some symptoms of low thyroid levels. sounds like dose is not right for you yet. talk w/ your doc & be sure he/she listens to your complaints. -- sometimes they are only looking @ TSH level, instead if T3,T4 also. good luck!!
2007-01-15 17:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Julie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had my thyroid gland removed more than 10 years ago and did not feel anything strange afterwords and i get checked every now and then and the doctor says i do not need any medication. may be your thyroid medication is making you feel tired. you can go for a check-up in one of those cheap or sometimes free community clinics in your area. they have good doctors and depending on your earnings, sometimes you might pay nothing or only $20 for a lot of tests.
2007-01-15 18:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by MARY G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋