First of all, thanks to Jack for letting me into this forum. I have a medical question to ask concerning the thyroid. My doctor told me he was 99% sure that it will have to be removed. I may have an option to stop taking ameoderone, the cause of my problem, but that takes about 6 months to be helpful and the consequences of not taking the drug may be too severe to save the thyroid anyway. My question is this: What may I expect my life to be like without a thyroid? I would like your opinions because the doctors have not told me the entire truth in other physical problems I have had. If anyone has any websites that will help me find information it would be gratefully accepted. Thank you for your time.
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i know this is none of my business but how can a person post something like this on a forum???and expect an answer you will base a serious decision on???wow.
gl to you.
gl to you.
Ummmm... Visionary,
It happens almost daily on this forum. Why would this particular post be so surprising?
BTW- I agree with you.
It happens almost daily on this forum. Why would this particular post be so surprising?
BTW- I agree with you.
Powder,
Since I flunked out of premed to avoid Viet Nam, here's a layman's opinion. I would bet on its accuracy but consult a doctor that successfully avoided the Selective Service System.
If throid is removed:
#1 You'll be on synthroid for the rest of your life. No biggie. Pop a pill daily.
#2 You'll need plenty of exercise or become another "Fridge"
#3 Very hard to cope with extreme weather. Hot or cold.
#4 Hair might thin and skin might become dry.
Caution: Take the thyroid replacement synthroid or levroxin(not sure of spelling) faithfully. If not.......serious heart probs.
You can lead a healthy normal life sans thyroid.
Since I flunked out of premed to avoid Viet Nam, here's a layman's opinion. I would bet on its accuracy but consult a doctor that successfully avoided the Selective Service System.
If throid is removed:
#1 You'll be on synthroid for the rest of your life. No biggie. Pop a pill daily.
#2 You'll need plenty of exercise or become another "Fridge"
#3 Very hard to cope with extreme weather. Hot or cold.
#4 Hair might thin and skin might become dry.
Caution: Take the thyroid replacement synthroid or levroxin(not sure of spelling) faithfully. If not.......serious heart probs.
You can lead a healthy normal life sans thyroid.
Visionary, I'm sorry if my post offended you but I saw how they handled Fletch's questions and took a shot. I only asked how it would affect me, not whether I should do it. btw, I love the style of your posts. Very entertaining. Ronbets, thanks for the info. I already have heart problems(hence the ameoderone) and will talk to my cardiologist soon. All I wanted was a taste of what to expect and did not wish to step on any toes. Thank you
powder-didnt mean to offend you if i did..just figured this was serious matter.
wish you the best.
wish you the best.
