Thyroid

I just started taking Cytomel with my Synthroid today. I hope it makes me feel better. I dont have an opinion yet, sorry.

GOOD FOR YOU, BUT WE REALLY DON'T CARE UNTIL YOU HAVE AN OPINION......

The prescription drug Adderall will not affect the results of any thyroid lab results. Adderall is an amphetamine that affects the central nervous system.

The level of your Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). At most labs in the U.S., up until late 2002, the normal range is from around 0.5 to 5.5. That range changed to .3 to 3 as of early 2003.

I found this on http://en.allexperts.com/q/Endocrinology-including-Diabetes-968/thyroid-test.htm

That means that when they looked with a sonogram, the organ appeared the same all the way through.

I think you may just be thirsty! It's important to hydrate throughout the day. I like SmartWater; or you could look for a natural water source here at http://www.findaspring.com/

Cravings associated with thyroid issues are usually salt, or sweet things, chocolate, that sort of food. It could be a thyroid issue though, as it also deals with hydration. You could have your doctor order a blood test. You may just be thirsty though.

No calcium is needed

Yes horses have thyroids and they can have thyroid problems just like humans.

I have heard it said that it is because Armour 1. may cause more adverse reactions/side effects in some people, 2. can not be as adequately calibrated for dosage as synthetic drugs, 3. some patients do not absorb it in the same way as synthetic drugs or as some physicians say do not absorb as well.

I really believe it has to do with the limits of their education, experience and expertise and not the efficacy of Armour.

My doctor measured my eyes with a special instrument that fits around the eyelids. It is simple and perfectly comfortable.

In simple terms, iodine can help someone to avoid radiation damage to the thyroid if that person is exposed to radioactive iodine. Radioactive iodine is one of the fission products that is released in a nuclear meltdown. If this material escapes into the atmosphere, individuals nearby may be exposed and take in radioactive iodine. Since iodine will collect in the thyroid, if iodine is taken before or upon exposure, the iodine a person took will "take up space" in the thyroid and the radioactive iodine won't be able to "move in" and collect in the thyroid and cause radiation damage.

Taking iodine is a way to minimize a specific type of radiation poisoning. As radioactive iodine is a fission product, it can only appear as a result of an accident involving spent nuclear fuel. The nuclear meltdown is the most probable cause of the release of fission products, and there are a number of very hazardous fission products other than iodine. It is a good idea to reduce exposure by reducing exposure time, increasing the distance a person is from a source, or setting up some kind of shielding.

T4 is the main thyroid hormone. If your levels are dropping, then your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormone or something is interfering with the hormone's action somehow. In either case, your doctor will need to determine if you need to supplement your T4 with oral medication.

A thyroid problem can be overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism). The two required very different treatment. If medication is recommended, the med is extremely low priced, so it is very affordable even if you have to buy it out of pocket. There is no reputable over the counter medication that would be safe for either condition.

the thyroid can be injured, by a punch

Grave's disease is an autoimmune dysfunction of the thyroid glands. It's signs and symptoms are usually much the same as hyperthyroidism and include a condition known as 'bug eyes' where the eyeballs protrude from their sockets.

Roentgen erythema is usually a topic that deals with the after affects of radiation treatment for Grave's disease.

A thyroid uptake scan wouldn't normally be needed unless it is suspected that thyroid tissue was missed during surgery (sometimes thyroid tissue can be found in other areas of the body), or the reason for the surgery was cancer and the removal of all the tissue is vital.

This test is performed in a radiology facility, either in an outpatient x ray center or a hospital department.

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The term I think you are looking for is "well circumscribed hypo-echoic nodule."

The phrase well circumscribed means that the item looked at has well defined edges. When talking about nodules or tumors in the body, it is generally a good thing.

The phrase hypo-echoic means that it did not reflect a lot of waves back to the sensor.

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Yes, changes to you thyroid function either overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) can cause changes to your menstrual cycle, here are some changes:

Hyperthyroid:
Light to no bleeding, shorter period length and less frequently, delayed menarche (first period), absent periods.

Hypothyroid:
Heavy bleeding, longer period length and more frequently, early onset menarche painful periods.

Just remember this information is not a substitute for seeing your doctor, see them if you have any queries.

Ringing in the ears after stopping a beta blocker is normal. It should fade and then disappear within one to two weeks.

Hi. im not sure if you have already done the breast biopsy yet but it is it painless! they gave me local anesthesia on my breast (which i barely felt) and after that i could feel nothing. after a couple hours your breasts do start to hurt a little so take some Tylenol and after 3 days you can remove the bandages!

Your physician will be the best resource for recommending over-the-counter cold or flu medication, as well as understanding how these medications might interact with your thyroid medication.

The thyroid gland is sort of that shape.

Hyperthyroidism can result in the accelerated clearance and usage of vitamins and minerals within the body. Since most vitamins and minerals can be toxic if over-supplementation occurs, it is best to only take those in which you have been confirmed deficient.