Guest guest Posted July 20, 2001 Report Share Posted July 20, 2001 Carmela, thyroid tests are a bit unreliable. When I started having symptoms - i,e very tired, lethargic, depressed, I had several tests before it showed up - I kept going back to the doc and saying " are you sure its not my thyroid? " Finally they decided it was my thyroid but if I hadn't persevered....love Liz btw - belated happy birthday! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 , I have had thyroid problems since I was 13 yrs old. Mine was always Hypoactive (underactive) but after surgery it decided to start working over time and it became hyperactive (overactive). I thought I was dying cause I felt so sick when it started to act up. Not only was it producing extra hormores but I was taking double medication and that was really causing some havoc on my body (and mind). My pcp said that this is to be expected with the sudden and drastic weight loss. The Thyroid panel is only a blood test...no big deal. (Also called a TSH) I have it done 2 times a year but since surgery I will be having it done every 3 months to see if my medication (synthroid) needs to be adjusted. Your thyroid is a small organ that is located in your throat but controls almost everything...mood swings, metabolism, heart rate...and much more. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you have it checked out and that you follow your dr's orders pertaining to it. Don't let it stress you out cause it is simple to treat and monitor with blood work and maybe a thyroid ultrascan. Keep your chin up. God Bless Shelley D 9/25/03- Open RYN 236/174/140 > ok i might have read this at one time or another but i dont recall what the > outcome was...i went in last week to have my first bloodwork drawn since being > post op and everything was fine except for my thyroid..i have never had > thyroid problems before so i am very concerned...as a matter of fact i have never > had any medical problems except being obese...and now i have to go in to have a > " thyroid panel done " ..i have no clue as to what that is either....so > apparently i am going to freak out a little about this...has anyone else had their > thyroid go " bad " after having WLS???....and they said my thyroid is > " hyperactive " ...i would have thought it was the other way around..but i am not a nurse or a > dr and i have no clue....SOMEONE PLEASE RELIEVE MY WORRIES lol > > > 10-21-03 > 332-270-150 > LapRNY > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 , I have had thyroid problems since I was 13 yrs old. Mine was always Hypoactive (underactive) but after surgery it decided to start working over time and it became hyperactive (overactive). I thought I was dying cause I felt so sick when it started to act up. Not only was it producing extra hormores but I was taking double medication and that was really causing some havoc on my body (and mind). My pcp said that this is to be expected with the sudden and drastic weight loss. The Thyroid panel is only a blood test...no big deal. (Also called a TSH) I have it done 2 times a year but since surgery I will be having it done every 3 months to see if my medication (synthroid) needs to be adjusted. Your thyroid is a small organ that is located in your throat but controls almost everything...mood swings, metabolism, heart rate...and much more. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you have it checked out and that you follow your dr's orders pertaining to it. Don't let it stress you out cause it is simple to treat and monitor with blood work and maybe a thyroid ultrascan. Keep your chin up. God Bless Shelley D 9/25/03- Open RYN 236/174/140 > ok i might have read this at one time or another but i dont recall what the > outcome was...i went in last week to have my first bloodwork drawn since being > post op and everything was fine except for my thyroid..i have never had > thyroid problems before so i am very concerned...as a matter of fact i have never > had any medical problems except being obese...and now i have to go in to have a > " thyroid panel done " ..i have no clue as to what that is either....so > apparently i am going to freak out a little about this...has anyone else had their > thyroid go " bad " after having WLS???....and they said my thyroid is > " hyperactive " ...i would have thought it was the other way around..but i am not a nurse or a > dr and i have no clue....SOMEONE PLEASE RELIEVE MY WORRIES lol > > > 10-21-03 > 332-270-150 > LapRNY > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Sharon, I suspect that you do have some influence on your thyroid from the sarcoidosis. I had to have mine removed when I was 18. It was the size of a small grapefruit and extremely overactive. Personally, I would do it again. It has been alot easier to manage my surgery induced hypothyroid--than it was to manage the hyperactive. Do be aware that thyroid disorders can cause everything from obesity, extreme fatigue, screwed up menstrual cycles to rapid heartbeats (irregular heartbeats also) and depression. Even if it is sarcoidosis effecting your thyroid-- this is one gland that you don't want to ignore. If having your thyroid removed will help to balance out any or all of these issues-- then I'd be the first to say have the surgery. If the thyroid gland isn't working properly-- your hypothalmus would also be getting the wrong signals. So you may very well be able to take care of multiple issues. I would recommend that you see an endocrinologist and talk this over with him. This is so very important-- and you may even be able to improve your quality of life. Here is a couple of sites that I found by searching Thyroid symptoms and sarcoidosis. http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Hypo_brochure.pdf http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec13/ch162/ch162c.html Sharon, really take a second look at this issue. As you know, I'm just "one of us" and not a medical doctor. But as someone who's gone thru thyroid surgery, and been dealing with first hyperthyroidism starting at age 12-- I can tell you having the surgery changed my life for the better. Blessings, Tracie NS co-owner/moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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