Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I had my thyroid surgery on Nov. 24 and came home on the 25th. My doctor done a good job. He said, " My nob was as large as a golf ball. He had to take some muscle tissues out, plus a few limp-noses. " Excuse my spelling here. He didn't want me to go home so soon, but I was doing so good and had a lot of help at home. I have a drain tube, which so far has collected 40ml's a day. The color is changes to a lighter red now, today. I go back Monday to his office for him to take out this drain tube. He had me get some Caltrate D to take twice a day. Plus continue on my V's: B, other supplements I have been taking to improve my immune system. My throat is getting better today, I can swallow without too much pain now. I am using my breathing pump to help my lungs get stronger. Will let you guys know later on my progress if you like. Ann ________________________________ From: Roni Molin <matchermaam@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Wed, November 24, 2010 4:00:42 PM Subject: Auto Immune Disease I found this link and think it would be of interest to several in this group. http://www.squidoo.com/list_of_autoimmune_diseases <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ann, I've been wondering about you, and am so glad to hear your surgery is over, and you are in the process of healing! Thanks for keeping us up to date, and please do stay in touch. Barb PS: Just one question about the Caltrate D: I was told Citracal with vitamin D is a better choice because it is absorbed with or without food, and is supposedly better for bones. You might not have bone issues, so it might not make a difference to you Ann. Does anyone have knowledge of whether Caltrate D or Citrical with vitamin D is better? Auto Immune Disease I found this link and think it would be of interest to several in this group. http://www.squidoo.com/list_of_autoimmune_diseases <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I hope all continues to go well with your surgery healing, and that you just keep feeling better and better. <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: Virginia A. Barker <timesharer2000@...> Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease hypothyroidism Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 5:25 PM I had my thyroid surgery on Nov. 24 and came home on the 25th. My doctor done a good job. He said, " My nob was as large as a golf ball. He had to take some muscle tissues out, plus a few limp-noses. " Excuse my spelling here. He didn't want me to go home so soon, but I was doing so good and had a lot of help at home. I have a drain tube, which so far has collected 40ml's a day. The color is changes to a lighter red now, today. I go back Monday to his office for him to take out this drain tube. He had me get some Caltrate D to take twice a day. Plus continue on my V's: B, other supplements I have been taking to improve my immune system. My throat is getting better today, I can swallow without too much pain now. I am using my breathing pump to help my lungs get stronger. Will let you guys know later on my progress if you like. Ann ________________________________ From: Roni Molin <matchermaam@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Wed, November 24, 2010 4:00:42 PM Subject: Auto Immune Disease I found this link and think it would be of interest to several in this group. http://www.squidoo.com/list_of_autoimmune_diseases <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 This is what I've found to answer that question: http://www.healthcastle.com/calciumcarbonate-calciumcitrate.shtml Roni <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: H <macbarb0503@...> Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease hypothyroidism Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 6:34 PM Ann, I've been wondering about you, and am so glad to hear your surgery is over, and you are in the process of healing! Thanks for keeping us up to date, and please do stay in touch. Barb PS: Just one question about the Caltrate D: I was told Citracal with vitamin D is a better choice because it is absorbed with or without food, and is supposedly better for bones. You might not have bone issues, so it might not make a difference to you Ann. Does anyone have knowledge of whether Caltrate D or Citrical with vitamin D is better? Auto Immune Disease I found this link and think it would be of interest to several in this group. http://www.squidoo.com/list_of_autoimmune_diseases <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 That's very good information! Thanks Roni. Barb Auto Immune Disease I found this link and think it would be of interest to several in this group. http://www.squidoo.com/list_of_autoimmune_diseases <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 You're welcome. <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: H <macbarb0503@...> Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease hypothyroidism Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 6:34 PM Ann, I've been wondering about you, and am so glad to hear your surgery is over, and you are in the process of healing! Thanks for keeping us up to date, and please do stay in touch. Barb PS: Just one question about the Caltrate D: I was told Citracal with vitamin D is a better choice because it is absorbed with or without food, and is supposedly better for bones. You might not have bone issues, so it might not make a difference to you Ann. Does anyone have knowledge of whether Caltrate D or Citrical with vitamin D is better? Auto Immune Disease I found this link and think it would be of interest to several in this group. http://www.squidoo.com/list_of_autoimmune_diseases <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or from some other reason? Best, ... .. > > Posted by: " Virginia A. Barker " timesharer2000@... > <mailto:timesharer2000@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Auto%20Immune%20Disease> > TimeSharer2000 <TimeSharer2000> > > > Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:25 pm (PST) > > > > I had my thyroid surgery on Nov. 24 and came home on the 25th. My > doctor done a > good job. He said, " My nob was as large as a golf ball. He had to take > some > muscle tissues out, plus a few limp-noses. " Excuse my spelling here. > He didn't want me to go home so soon, but I was doing so good and had > a lot of > help at home. I have a drain tube, which so far has collected 40ml's a > day. > The color is changes to a lighter red now, today. I go back Monday to his > office for him to take out this drain tube. He had me get some > Caltrate D to > take twice a day. Plus continue on my V's: B, other supplements I have > been > taking to improve my immune system. > My throat is getting better today, I can swallow without too much pain > now. > I am using my breathing pump to help my lungs get stronger. Will let > you guys > know later on my progress if you like. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ann, You wrote: > ... Will let you guys > know later on my progress if you like. Please do, when you feel up to it. I sounds as if the surgeon was unable to spare the parathyroids. That could mean additional medications to control calcium metabolism as well as the thyroid. Are you going to follow up with iodine ablation? Although that is a straightforward procedure, the rules about how to do it vary between states. Some require a hospital stay. Some recommend you spend a few days in a hotel, where they change the linen daily. My son did it at home, so I can describe the details for you. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Barb, You wrote: > > ... Does anyone have knowledge of whether Caltrate D or Citrical with > vitamin D is better? Calcium citrate (in Citrical) provides its own acid (citric) to insure absorption. Other supplements, such as calcium carbonate in Caltrate, Tums, or dolomite, are better absorbed in an acidic environment, which digestion of food supplies. It should be taken with food. Caltrate typically has more elemental calcium per pill. Be sure to compare actual calcium content and not the compounds. Caltrate can also sometimes cause constipation. Citrical does not. In this case, the vitamin D is probably as least as important as the calcium content. Be careful not to get too much calcium, as this can be toxic. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Yes it was cancer Papillary Thyroid. I wished he done a neck tuck, Ha Ha, with the surgery. I am doing better every day. Thanks everyone. Ann ________________________________ From: <res075oh@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Sat, November 27, 2010 12:04:07 PM Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or from some other reason? Best, ... .. > > Posted by: " Virginia A. Barker " timesharer2000@... > ><mailto:timesharer2000@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Auto%20Immune%20Disease> > TimeSharer2000 <TimeSharer2000> > > > Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:25 pm (PST) > > > > I had my thyroid surgery on Nov. 24 and came home on the 25th. My > doctor done a > good job. He said, " My nob was as large as a golf ball. He had to take > some > muscle tissues out, plus a few limp-noses. " Excuse my spelling here. > He didn't want me to go home so soon, but I was doing so good and had > a lot of > help at home. I have a drain tube, which so far has collected 40ml's a > day. > The color is changes to a lighter red now, today. I go back Monday to his > office for him to take out this drain tube. He had me get some > Caltrate D to > take twice a day. Plus continue on my V's: B, other supplements I have > been > taking to improve my immune system. > My throat is getting better today, I can swallow without too much pain > now. > I am using my breathing pump to help my lungs get stronger. Will let > you guys > know later on my progress if you like. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Chuck: Yes will have the iodine ablation, but will be 6wks, he said, before doing it. Thanks again. Ann ________________________________ From: ChuckB <gumboyaya@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Sat, November 27, 2010 4:21:13 PM Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease Ann, You wrote: > ... Will let you guys > know later on my progress if you like. Please do, when you feel up to it. I sounds as if the surgeon was unable to spare the parathyroids. That could mean additional medications to control calcium metabolism as well as the thyroid. Are you going to follow up with iodine ablation? Although that is a straightforward procedure, the rules about how to do it vary between states. Some require a hospital stay. Some recommend you spend a few days in a hotel, where they change the linen daily. My son did it at home, so I can describe the details for you. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Glad things are looking better for you now. Feel better fast. <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> From: Virginia A. Barker <timesharer2000@...> Subject: Re: Re: Auto Immune Disease hypothyroidism Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 7:36 AM Yes it was cancer Papillary Thyroid. I wished he done a neck tuck, Ha Ha, with the surgery. I am doing better every day. Thanks everyone. Ann ________________________________ From: <res075oh@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Sat, November 27, 2010 12:04:07 PM Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or from some other reason? Best, ... .. > > Posted by: " Virginia A. Barker " timesharer2000@... > ><mailto:timesharer2000@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Auto%20Immune%20Disease> > TimeSharer2000 <TimeSharer2000> > > > Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:25 pm (PST) > > > > I had my thyroid surgery on Nov. 24 and came home on the 25th. My > doctor done a > good job. He said, " My nob was as large as a golf ball. He had to take > some > muscle tissues out, plus a few limp-noses. " Excuse my spelling here. > He didn't want me to go home so soon, but I was doing so good and had > a lot of > help at home. I have a drain tube, which so far has collected 40ml's a > day. > The color is changes to a lighter red now, today. I go back Monday to his > office for him to take out this drain tube. He had me get some > Caltrate D to > take twice a day. Plus continue on my V's: B, other supplements I have > been > taking to improve my immune system. > My throat is getting better today, I can swallow without too much pain > now. > I am using my breathing pump to help my lungs get stronger. Will let > you guys > know later on my progress if you like. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Ann, You wrote: > Chuck: Yes will have the iodine ablation, but will be 6wks, he said, before > doing it. You should have an extended period within that six weeks, perhaps all of it, without T4 medications. Sometimes, they will substitute T3, or there is an anti-T4 drug they can give you at the last minute to neutralize your hormone levels. They want you in an iodine deficit, so as much of the radioactive injection will go into thyroid cells as possible. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'm so glad you're doing well. Please keep us posted on the iodine treatment. Regards, .. .. > > Posted by: " Virginia A. Barker " timesharer2000@... > <mailto:timesharer2000@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Auto%20Immune%20Disease> > TimeSharer2000 <TimeSharer2000> > > > Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:36 am (PST) > > > > Yes it was cancer Papillary Thyroid. I wished he done a neck tuck, Ha > Ha, with > the surgery. I am doing better every day. Thanks everyone. Ann > > ____________ > ____________________ > From: <res075oh@... <mailto:res075oh%40verizon.net>> > hypothyroidism > <mailto:hypothyroidism%40> > Sent: Sat, November 27, 2010 12:04:07 PM > Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease > > Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. > > I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason > for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or > from some other reason? > > Best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hi Ann, It's good news that you're improving every day. I hope you will soon be feeling strong, healthy, and better than you have in a long time. It must be good to have the surgery behind you, and be on the mend. I'm very happy for you! If you don't mind my asking, approximately how long did it take from the time you discovered the lump to have a biopsy? Just curious, because it seems like it's taking forever to get a diagnosis on mine. I always remember reading and hearing, that we should see a doctor immediately if there is a lump or thickening in a breast or elsewhere. Now I'm wondering what the point of rushing to the doctor is, if they're going to take months to find out what it is. Back on 11-17 when I went to the endocrinologist, he said he was canceling the radioactive uptake test and scan that was scheduled for tomorrow, because he didn't think I needed it. Today I received a call to tell me how to prepare for the test. After calling the endocrinologist's officet back to verify he did't want me to have it, I had to cancel it myself. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. In addition to good food and good company, it was a gorgeous day here in FL! Wish I could send all of you some warmth and sunshine! Not today though, it's raining. That's a good thing though, because we need it. Thanks, Barb Re: Auto Immune Disease > > Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. > > I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason > for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or > from some other reason? > > Best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I don't have a clue as to why my e-mail shows it is coming from H instead of my e-mail address. It's not part of the e-mail address, but others in my address book have told me this is happening too. So, if you see mail from H, it's me, Barb. Maybe I'd better start using a different e-mail provider. Barb Re: Auto Immune Disease > > Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. > > I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason > for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or > from some other reason? > > Best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Barb, You wrote: > > I don't have a clue as to why my e-mail shows it is coming from H > instead of my e-mail address.... Most email clients will allow you specify an identity when you set up your account. In Mozilla's Thunderbird, Tools/Account Settings/ the account for my address has a line for a " Name. " Evidently you put H in an equivalent location in your client. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hi Chuck, Thanks, but never did that, and I've had the account since the mid 90s. It started when I got a second computer, which is a laptop. Friends started telling me that they had been deleting my e-mail because they didn't know who H was. Who the H is H? LOL! I asked if they could see my e-mail address after the H, and they said no only the H, until they opened the mail. Then they could see the e-mail address. I think AOL is trying to force me to download their software on the laptop. After I wouldn't download the software to use their e-mail, they tried to get me to download the AOL toolbar. I wouldn't do that either. That sounds paranoid, but anyone who has had AOL knows it kind of takes over your computer. That's why I'm determined not to put it on the new one. When I just had one computer, I liked AOL mail. I could copy and past graphics and photos into it, and send blind carbon copies so recipients didn't see the list of e-mail addresses I sent mail to besides them. Now sometimes when I try to choose someone from the address book to send mail to, it's covered up by an ad that I can't get rid of, so there is no access to the address book. If I click blind carbon copy, it will allow one e-mail address, before bouncing back to the " To " space, where they would all be revealed. If I delete e-mail from the laptop after it's read, it remains on the desktop, and must be deleted a second time there. There doesn't seem to be a way to send to multiple recipients without all the e-mail addresses showing. It must be time to start using my Brighthouse e-mail address. I've had one for a couple of years, but you know how some of us are about change. LOL! Barb Re: Re: Auto Immune Disease Barb, You wrote: > > I don't have a clue as to why my e-mail shows it is coming from H > instead of my e-mail address.... Most email clients will allow you specify an identity when you set up your account. In Mozilla's Thunderbird, Tools/Account Settings/ the account for my address has a line for a " Name. " Evidently you put H in an equivalent location in your client. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I have comcasst, and gmail. I find gmail to be the easiest and most intuitive one to use. I like it the best. <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> > > I don't have a clue as to why my e-mail shows it is coming from H > instead of my e-mail address.... Most email clients will allow you specify an identity when you set up your account. In Mozilla's Thunderbird, Tools/Account Settings/ the account for my address has a line for a " Name. " Evidently you put H in an equivalent location in your client. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks Roni. That is helpful I have comcasst, and gmail. I find gmail to be the easiest and most intuitive one to use. I like it the best. Roni Re: Re: Auto Immune Disease I have comcasst, and gmail. I find gmail to be the easiest and most intuitive one to use. I like it the best. <>Roni Immortality exists! It's called knowledge! Just because something isn't seen doesn't mean it's not there<> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Barb: Yesterday the doctor removed the drain tube and saw that the tape, which was the paper type, caused a rash everywhere they put it. So today the use another one. Thursday, I go back to him to check my neck and he should have the Lab report, too. It was in Aug. 10, when I went to my first ENT, and she found the lump in my neck. She scheduled me the next week to have the biopsy, then a week later, I had the thyroid scan. After the results of Pilliary Thyroid, which is a cancer, she had me have a PET/Ct scan of whole body. That was two weeks after the other scan. I didn't see her again until two mths later. They call to set up surgery, without me know or see any test results, except the biopsy results. I told them, I wanted to see my test results, etc, before any surgery. Finally seeing her the second time and seeing the lab and scans info, I told her my family wanted me to have a 2nd opinion. I got that appt. two weeks later in Ocala with another ENT, who only does thyroid surgery. I decided to have him do it, for my hospital, which I had to go to on my plan, was there also. Anyway, he said the mass was hard and large as a golf ball, which was causing me to cough and with a very sore thoat. He said, he felt he got it all. He took some muscle tissue close by the mass and a large lymp nob toward my right ear. It didn't show on the outside that much, most of it was growing inward. I am glad it is over, now have three weeks to recoup, before doing any neck stretching. They are looking into schedule me for the treatment. Have to check my my health insurance, where to send me. He also thought my blood pressure med, was causing some of my coughing and he will call my Primary Dr. to have him change it. I am pleased with all he has done. He seemed to really care for his patients. Well enough of this. Keep in touch Barb and let me know how you do. Ann ________________________________ From: H <macbarb0503@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Mon, November 29, 2010 1:35:27 PM Subject: Re: Re: Auto Immune Disease I don't have a clue as to why my e-mail shows it is coming from H instead of my e-mail address. It's not part of the e-mail address, but others in my address book have told me this is happening too. So, if you see mail from H, it's me, Barb. Maybe I'd better start using a different e-mail provider. Barb Re: Auto Immune Disease > > Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. > > I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason > for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or > from some other reason? > > Best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I had the thyroid scan. After the results of Pilliary Thyroid, which is a cancer, she had me have a PET/Ct scan of whole body. That was two weeks after the other scan. I didn't see her again until two mths later. Wow Ann! That seems outrageous that after they knew it was Cancer, they didn't see you again for two months! I'm happy for you that the worst is over. It's also good that you're pleased with your doctor, and he cares about his patients. I hope and pray your healing will be swift and complete. Thanks for replying, and keep in touch. Barb Re: Auto Immune Disease > > Hi, Ann. Congratulations in getting that behind you. > > I'm sorry I don't remember the particulars of your case. Was the reason > for the removal of the lymph nodes because the nodules were cancer, or > from some other reason? > > Best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Chuck: I am going to ask him if he had to take the parathyroid glands, too. I have it on my list, when I see him again this Thursday. He does have me taking Caltrate which has Calcium & V-D--600mg twice a day. There are several Caltrates, which I forgot to take the box, which show them, to the doctor when I went last Mon. Just to make sure I got the right one. No thyroid meds yet. Will have blood work the end of the 6 wks. Ann Had blood work the day before my surgery at Admitting. Plus lung X-ray and EKG. ________________________________ From: Virginia A. Barker <timesharer2000@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Sun, November 28, 2010 10:44:08 AM Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease Chuck: Yes will have the iodine ablation, but will be 6wks, he said, before doing it. Thanks again. Ann ________________________________ From: ChuckB <gumboyaya@...> hypothyroidism Sent: Sat, November 27, 2010 4:21:13 PM Subject: Re: Auto Immune Disease Ann, You wrote: > ... Will let you guys > know later on my progress if you like. Please do, when you feel up to it. I sounds as if the surgeon was unable to spare the parathyroids. That could mean additional medications to control calcium metabolism as well as the thyroid. Are you going to follow up with iodine ablation? Although that is a straightforward procedure, the rules about how to do it vary between states. Some require a hospital stay. Some recommend you spend a few days in a hotel, where they change the linen daily. My son did it at home, so I can describe the details for you. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Question: If the parathyroid glands are removed during surgery, is it still possible for the body to absorb calcium and keep calcim levels up? Thanks, Barb Re: Auto Immune Disease Ann, You wrote: > ... Will let you guys > know later on my progress if you like. Please do, when you feel up to it. I sounds as if the surgeon was unable to spare the parathyroids. That could mean additional medications to control calcium metabolism as well as the thyroid. Are you going to follow up with iodine ablation? Although that is a straightforward procedure, the rules about how to do it vary between states. Some require a hospital stay. Some recommend you spend a few days in a hotel, where they change the linen daily. My son did it at home, so I can describe the details for you. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 On 11/30/2010 12:19 PM, H wrote: > > Question: > > If the parathyroid glands are removed during surgery, is it still > possible for the body to absorb calcium and keep calcim levels up? With medication, but it is sometimes tricky to keep the balance just right. Nature has faster and more accurate feedback loops. So, it is convenient to avoid damage to the parathyroids but not essential. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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