Thanks everyone for all the support. Levothyroxine replacement therapy after thyroid surgery I had a partial thyriodectomy on 12/2/2019. Has anyone else experienced difficulty breathing after this surgery, or an increase in anxiety? Im just taking notes and keeping track of whats new/different with myself so I can better inform the doctor. I had migraines and nausea for several long days after the fact. Epub 2021 Oct 11. The nodules on the left doubled in size, suspicions shape and have microcalcification. I am retired, but if working I would say that you may need 2 to 3 weeks off. I am having a partial on 5/31. I was told not to lift anything or to bend at the waist for two weeks. My name is Julie and I just turned 44. I just received the call from my Endocrinologist that I have to have a left lobe partial. I have my follow up on the 30th with my ENT doctor. eCollection 2023 Jan. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). I wasnt too anxious before the surgery since I had a benign result about 6 months before. You feel a bit tired for about 2 weeks but nothing terrible. But, since my gum graft surgery recap seemed to help so many people, I thought Id share my partial thyroidectomy experience. When I eat or drink anything I feel pain in my throat as I swallow just wondering if this is normal and will it go away on its own? I am one day post op. Also, after surgery I still test in the normal range and do not need thyroid meds. * Weighted percentages are shown. A partial thyroidectomy is surgery to remove part of your thyroid gland. This is called a conventional thyroidectomy. Suppose you only require a partial thyroidectomy where only part of your thyroid is removed. Im actually still tired 4 weeks out, but I think I need to have a thyroid test to make sure my right lobe is functioning fully. My doctor had be do a biopsy, the radiologist said it looked cystic to him, and then it came back with a suspicious for malignancy diagnosis. I noticed that after the surgery, my calcium dropped "alot" causing muscle spasms and tingling (all over), I was very tired but after 3 weeks, I feel good. I think would get another opinion. I fell asleep at my desk. i can talk fine and sing fine too so happy the surgery hasnt affected none of that. My incision is sensitive, not sure how long that will last. Olga, I returned to light exercise 3 weeks in, and feel pretty good overall. I feel a little better! Linda, how long after your surgery did you have to wait until were you able to sing again? PDF Hypothyroidism After Hemithyroidectomy: Incidence, Risk Factors Go to the ER and it turns out my parathyroids did not kick in again, so my calcium was at a 6.2. was in the hospital from Sunday through Friday, and finally my calcium was above 8 for 24 hours. Should I seek one more opinion? I am a 33 years old male and have discovered in 2016 a 2.2cm nodule in my left thyroid. It was benign. Hi, I have Hemi thyroidectomy surgery scheduled for 8th April, 2016 to remove 4.5cm (non toxic) nodule and a left thyroid, mid section and slither of right. This seems kind of unlikely to me given the pain Im in right now even despite the 10mg doses every 4 hours. I caught a terrible flu/cold during my 2nd week of recovery just as I was ready to return to work. long story short i was back to zumba in 3 weeks. I sometimes have no energy or motivation to do anything at all. I am so relieved to have it out! We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. They want to put me on an antibiotic post surgery. Nervous and anxious is an understatement. Please help as i cant seem to find the answers! Any recommendations for a top surgeon in the Raleigh nc area? Give it time each week, continue to keep your mind off the procedure but be aware as you are. I felt like I always had a sore throat. I dont know what this means for my overall health and well-being. I went back to work after 2 weeks. Coffee and vitamin supplements don't help either. Apparently the nodules were pressing on my vocal cords continuing to make me horse and with the nodules gone I have my voice back!!! Some would say that is more scary than thyroid surgery. The worst thing has been the tiredness. I am not on any thyroid medication. Hello Robin. I went to spin class last Saturday & today. So, I went to my general practitioner who referred me to an endocrinologista specialty here that books out months in advance for an initial appointment. Also, even though we dont all know each personally, we do care what happens to each other. I have a solid nodule 1cm only. I was back to full productivity during weeks three and four but I did need naps and was still unable to exercise. I would not wait if you have a large nodule, it gets more difficult to remove the larger it gets. Hi Dawn Do NOT worry. I suffer from severe depression. Im on day 6 in post op from having a partial thyroidectomy. Im scheduled for partial thyroidectomy on Monday. I couldnt turn my neck very well for almost two weeks. 1cm nodule on right side definitely benign. Ended up going to dr to rule out strep, only to find it was my thyroid. I told him that he was the expert so he should make the choice. Endoscopic and robotic surgeries leave smaller scars that are less visible. God Bless You!~. Rationale: Contraindicated after partial thyroidectomy because these foods inhibit thyroid activity. Im just wondering how necessary it is. Thank you for the advice and for sharing your experienced Linda.. Did you end up having the surgery? * Controlled for age, sex, and comorbidity. The scan showed that my trachea was being pushed out of place which freaked me out. Hi, Robin, I agree that the second opinion would most likely recommend the same because of the biopsy findings. Have you had it? I had no pain, just a bit of a sore throat for a few days from the tube during surgery. A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services. Ask how big yours will be and where it will be. It really looks fantastic. No cancer found! Tools and a small camera are put into the incisions. My surgeon used Dermabond and wants to meet in 2 weeks to see how I am healing. Makes sense. (Googling death by thyroidectomy doesnt bring up much of anything so you can skip that searchand breathe a sigh of relief. I had a partial thyroidectomy last week on July 27, 2016 and I dont seem to have any energy. I have read so many horror stories about weigbt gain and horrid mood swings neither of which I can handle right now. My experience was just like LA Jolla momsaid experience. Patient reported complications or side effects experienced as a result of thyroid cancer treatment (n=2584). Hi there your post helped me so much. In reality I think another doctor would recommend surgery. . You might increase 15 mg per day every 2 to 3 weeks until you feel your best. I think one important thing to note is now they offer genetic testing called the Afirma testing. For two months I was using the Dr Max Powers Scar Serum and it worked. I would say 2 to 3 weeks of feeling a bit tired before you feel back to normal. I went home the same day and other that being a little tired and tiring out faster than normal, I was good. Im being told the risk for cancer is usually around 60-70% with that diagnosis. Available for Android and iOS devices. He said watch and wait is not for me. Btw, Im 56, not that much younger! Thank you so much! And if so, did it return to normal? I slept sitting up in the lazyboy for the first two nights, but am able to sleep in bed now. I dont know much about the pathology indetermine, but what I was told was that if it wasnt pure benign they would recommend removal. 6 days post op and no pain. Hitting the voice box or causing issues with my breathing. There has never been any signs of cancer, but I wonder if it could turn cancerous if I dont have it removed? Had it at UCSD with Dr Bouvet, apparently nodule was well encapsulated in the lobe with no sign of lymph adenopathy. I also read a lot of horror stories so thank you everyone for writing your experiences. At least Im having an easier time to breathe, and my neck doesnt look as fat as it did before the removal! Health Sci Rep. 2023 Jan 10;6(1):e1018. I had my surgery on a Thursday and I slept through the weekend. Hope this helps. However, my primary doctor has told me not to expect surgery for at least 3 months. They are removing my right thyroid (4cm nodule) and a left parathyroid gland as there is a small adenoma on it. My bloodtest result in my thyroid is My surgeons nurse recommended iced tea and Advil. Ive been in an active surveillance program at Memorial Sloan Kettering for the past 6 years and my doc decided that it finally needs to come out since the nodule grew from 4mm up to 5mm. Again thank you all for your comments. It is uncommon, but when it occurs after thyroidectomy, it is usually associated with Grave's disease. I had one prior to my surgery and it was good that I did. If you have a sedentary job fine. My doctor advised having it removed. So, I wanted it out while it was small. Anyway, I started using Scar Away as soon as the post-op bandage (which was waxy) flaked off completely. Calcium just a bit, runs around 9.9-10.1. Has anybody here been on medication and then been weened off? I had surgery last September and you cant even see it. The surgeon has decided that there are some suspicious features and has recommended a partial thyroidectomy to take a closer look. I dont feel i have any energy. Radioactive iodine may be given if your thyroid gland was removed because of cancer. Thank you so much for this reply! I also had difficulty swallowing and things like vitamins would get stuck. This week Im feeling much better and things were looking up until last night. Take it easy longer than you think you have to. I was worried about all of the above just as you areespecially voice and weight. The beginning of the year as exhausting as it is! I think weight gain is a common worry. As well he may look as part of their speciality of there are any adrenal issue or your thyroid levels could be effecting adrenal glands which priduces the bodies steroids. I had migraines for a few days after and still have a slightly hoarse throat. I met with a number of surgeons and all said that next day activity was a no-go. Sorry for the delay in response it was benign even though it was big! If you take medication, youre allowed a sip of water with it. I have Dr. Theodore Mazer. Your post made me feel better about the procedure though. Tiredness and feeling emotional After any operation, your body is using a lot of energy to heal itself, so you will feel more tired than normal. I am an RN and Im extremely nervous. Thanks, Mary. So much helpful information. The ENT looked in my throat and told me nothing is blocked so what am I feeling? How is it that with all the sophisticated radio tracing equipment that shows something is present, the surgery doesnt show anything. I find that it helps relieve pain quite a bit and gives your head a little extra support when sitting in a recliner for example. It kept growing little by little to about 5.2cm in 2018. I am extremely tired, even more so since the surgery. Support Care Cancer. Be prepared to feel a bit tired for a week or two. I haven't started med's yet due to my surgeon wanting the pathology report and my labs in first. I gained this weight within a few short months. Your surgeon may make an incision in your lower neck. I had a partial left throidectomy due to nodules continued growing over the past 2 1/2 -3 yrs with the same hesitations. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. I was advised to have them monitored, blood work, scans etc on a regular basis. Molly, Your body is busy adjusting to having one lobe that now has to compensate for the missing half. The surgery was recommended once they found a very suspicious nodule after having it biopsied. I have follicular variant papillary cancer (highly suspicious for it after 2 biopsies). My voice was fine from day one. Went through private insurance but might just book a check up with a GP. That was my reaction 3 years ago, when it was brought to my attention that I had a nodule. I was 22 at the time. In 2013 had a right thyroidectomy with a removal of a large non-cancerous follicular mass that 7cm4.5cm5cm. I also bought the silicone strips to help reduce my scarring thanks so much for that tip! It is testing in the normal range, so no medication is needed. What I meant about the second surgery was that I had a lot more side effects with no thyroid than I did after the first surgery with half a thyroid. I had a hemithyroidectomy last September (7cm nodule, benign but large). Your post is the only one that even talks about this seemingly rare complication. Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal. Any one who can give me any advice on how to make this easier would be so much appreciated!! Hi, I had a partial thyroidectomy and lobectomy 8 weeks ago today. Eating get normally. Hi Everyone, i had partial thyroidectomy last 4days ago.everythings turn out great. The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). I took 1 pain pill when I got home because we had a 4 hour drive due to very heavy traffic. So yes, I would much rather have had one surgery and have been done. In addition to accepted risk factors such as depression and comorbidities, receiving radioactive iodine and reporting low calcium after thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid cancer were associated with reports of worse energy compared to preoperative levels; thyroid hormone suppression was associated with reports of both worse energy and substantial post-treatment fatigue. I researched and found only one study done with IOMN and hand neuropathy. As soon as I got the diagnosis, I put myself on a plane from Norfolk VA to San Diego and checked myself into the Optimum Health Institute in Lemon Grove where I successfully reversed the condition with diet, wheatgrass, colonics and a bunch of hippy dippy stuff that I must say, worked like a charm. It was comforting to know what to expect and then to be able to share my experience. Has anyone had both surgeries at once? I had only the right side removed on March 16th. Just had my left side removed 4/15/16 at La Jolla and its a week today. My worst fear of course are the possible complications. I had partial thyroid removal one week ago today. No throat irritation (except the day of surgery) but Im having trouble singing. I am also hoarse so forget about singing anything! Reading through has been so helpful. Thanks for your post and all the response. I just had my right side removed on October 7th. The problem with a large nodule is they cant be certain its benign. Ultra sound results were not so kind, ticking off 6 characteristics for cancer though this does not automatically mean, as I understand it, that cancer cells are definately present as yet. Hi! Yes, however 5 months post op and it burn/stings more now then it did. I overdid things during the first few days and regretted it! Sometimes when I eat a tough granola bar like a Cliff bar, I do feel like its harder to swallow but thats it. Hi, Molly, I agree with your doctor. Very minor pain after, similar to a sore throat for about 3 days. These were due to my body getting used to having no thyroid and to the medication. I am wondering if the levels will drop more over time. I dont work out like you do, so I really cant say. My voice was very weak after surgery but its probably at 85%. I went for blood work on April 21st and my TSH was 2.44 (prior to surgery it was never higher than 1.3), free T4 1.00 and free T3 2.8. Ive had multiple nodules which were discovered 10 years ago. The benefit is that its scarless). If you are working, you will need to take some time off after your surgery.
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