Thyroid

Thyroid / Parathyroid / Calcium / Liver Function
You guys might have some thoughts... After rupturing quad tendon, my sister mentioned hyperparathyroidism to me. After research, this diagnosis seemed to match many of my symptoms, and given my lack of traditional hypo symptoms (weight gain, feeling cold etc), I wondered if this might be a better diagnosis. ... 6 Jul 2006 02:44

newly diagnosed... now what?
"Scott" <newtox(a)telusplanet.net> wrote in message news:73ipg.25160$B91.6614(a)edtnps82... I have a Thyroid nodule its ~ 1.5 cm I gather and can feel it more when I am tired . It feels like someone has their hands around my throat, or I have on a silk scarf on a bit tight. More Thyroxine didn't shrink it any , ... 4 Jul 2006 12:36

Synthroid versus Levothyroxine
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a little over a year ago. At the time my family doctor prescribed Levothyroxine. When I went to an internal medicine doctor she prescribed Synthroid. I was told that although she couldn't quote any specific studies that proved that the generics weren't as good as the name ... 7 Jul 2006 17:53

abnormal AntiThyroid Peroxidase AB level
Hi everyone; My lab test came back with the following results: Prolactin , Free T4, TSH in the normal range but Antithyroid Peroxidase level at 2987.0 C !!!!!( Normal range: 0.0-60.0 KlU/L). What does it mean? Am I having a Hoshimoto Disease? ... 4 Jul 2006 12:36

scar reduction
Any tips on helping thyroidectomy scars to fade? Mine is 2 weeks old and is healing well but spooking some of my kids' friends. ... 4 Jul 2006 12:36

Newly diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease
I am so grateful to have found this group. I have so many questions to ask you. I have a great endocrinologist that I have been seeing on and off for about 12 years. I was diagnosed with hyper-prolactina at age 28 so I have seen an endocrinologist every six months since that time. I really like him, but he never ... 24 Jun 2006 08:37

Looks like hyperaldosterone
He everybody I have met a dr. in yahoo who has his own group and is specialized in high blood pressure. I sent him my labs and he says I have Primary hyperaldosterone the fact my potassium went below range off hydrocortisone and going back on hydrocortisone suppressed the out put of aldosterone and brought my pot... 21 Jun 2006 00:08

Here we go again
I have just read this on another group: "We have got to let these doctors know that WE know the facts, and the facts are that Armour is the best medication for those patients who don't do well on thyroxine alone. Can you tell - I'm getting MAD!" Well I am getting mad too. It is NOT a FACT that Armour is the be... 19 Jun 2006 03:08

Does sage interfere
Hi there, this may sound a little strange, but I thought I'd ask the question on behalf of my sis. She has a terrible problem with underarm sweating and has started to take sage supplements which are supposed to help. Sage apparently works on the hypothalamus.....but that that's all she told me. My sister,... 12 Jun 2006 16:52

Testimony about parathyroid disease surgery
A Tampa surgeon has developed a simple surgical procedure to remove the bad gland and cure the condition, known as parathyroid disease. According to Dr. James Norman, the parathyroids regulate calcium in the blood. When one malfunctions, calcium levels go up, which is what causes symptoms in patients. The high calc... 12 Jun 2006 16:52