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Just had surgery on my left ear at Mass. Gen. to patch a hole in the superior canal...plus they had to do more patching...surgery was on June 8th and was done by Dr. Poe (ENT) amd Dr. Barker (Neurosurgeon)...My voice blasting in my ear was the biggest problem I had so it was very difficult to ca...

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Does anyone here have a child with hypothroidism? My 12 year old daughter is showing symptoms of hypo. She has stunted growth, not developing, etc. She was tested yesterday and we are waiting for results. I would like to hear from parents of children who have been diagnosed, what were their s...

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:jester: Hey guys,Thought id give you an update on my progress. I went in on Dec 1st (Oz time). I had to be in the hospital by 9. We got there at about ten minutes to. Affter being admitted and getting a gown etc, we had to wait around till about 12 noon before being taken to theatre.My bed was...

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I went to a specialist today and got my records together, from my family dr. to take with me. I noticed on the report from my FNA biopsy, the dr. had stated that the ultrasound revealed 2 small nodules and that the one they biopsied was non cancerous, etc. But it said also that the thyroid had "...

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I had bloods done last month,the results were-TSH 0.19 mu/L 0.40-4.00FREE T4 28.2 pmol/L 10.3-24.5I was retested this month, the results are-TSH 0.83 range as aboveFREE T4 28.7 range as aboveANTI TPO <10.0 iu/mL 0.0-35.0FREE T3 4.01 pmol/L 2.67-7.03I have had hypothyroidism f...

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Hi,I've browsed through several of the posts on here and keep seeing people posting their TSH levels and how high they were when diagnosed. I'm wondering what the highest anyone's has went and them still be able to function, just mostly out of curiosity but also because I am wonde...

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Hi Subs,Not been on here for a while, had a lot of 100% days interspersed with the odd crappy one!! This "end" bit sure does drag on, I'm wondering if I'm expecting too much.I'm at nearly 11 months now and am very grateful for my progress but I sometimes wonder "is this as good a...

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I'm new to this. I was diagnosed as hypothyroid in an emergency room about 5 weeks ago. I went there because I was having pain in the muscle between my c-spine and right shoulder. Along with the pain was numbness from that muscle through the shoulder and halfway down toward my elbow. Latel...

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But, does anyone have an increase of appetite taking levoxyl?Take Care...

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I just got back from the endo. this morning and recieved some lab results. I don't know exactly what they mean...I was on 50mcg of levothyroxine sodium but she uped me to 75 and switch to Synthroid instead of the generic..she says it works better. Here are my results.Complete Metabolic-Glu...

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Hi. It's been a while since I've been able to post. Was banned for a while.I went last Friday to get the almighty TSH (of course the only one the doctor would do).I can't find my journal at the moment so the dates are not exact.2nd or 3rd week of July this year TSH 8.6. Dx'd...

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Both were in my prayers last night-hope this email finds you both well and balanced. I'm confused who is my buddy? Seems the buddy list changes. Please let me know. I did post a reply yesterday to both under Hi Pat. (just wanted to let you know I havent forgotten.Pat...

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Hi Everyone:My blood test confirms Hyperthyroid (T4 = 2.2, TSH = .01) and the Mayo Clinic now wants to follow these results up with a thyroid uptake test. After taking your advice I went to the library and got the book "Thyroid for Dummies" and on page 56, the last paragraph, it states: (and I p...

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Does anyone know if antibodies show up right away or are symptoms usually present before the antibodies? Should I have my antibodies retested? They were negative a few months ago, but I am still having symptoms......

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Dear Carole,I haven't heard from you for a while and was just wondering how you are doing. What has it been now...two weeks since your surgery? How are you feeling? Has much of the sweeling gone down? What are you eating? How long until you were able to wash your hair again? Are you getting...

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Hi, I was curious about tinnutis, I haven't mumps or anything that has affected my hearing. I have been exposed to loud music quite frequently (no more than 120 or so decibels) I wear earplugs when playing guitar and mowing and what not. Is there anyway to test your hearing on your own?...

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A discussion about nightsweats has prompted this. We want to do a little survey of people who havenight sweats. We are playing with a theory that it has to do either with estrogen or synthetics? Andwe think it may be interesting . Anyone that would participate would be appreciated. Here are...

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Hi everyone,My ENG results were normal. I was a bit disappointed...How many of you have had normal ENGs? I know that if compensation process started, that the problems would not have been detected but I am still discouraged.Here's a question I'm dying to get answered: How many of yo...

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I see many post that show more focus on TSH. After you are put on thyroid replacement, your TSH will be suppressed. The Ft4 and Ft3 need to be focused on, and they should be in the upper 1/2 of the range.I am not a doctor, just a thyroid patient for 17 years....

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I just had my tonsils out on 2/2. I also have severe sleep apnea and am hoping that having my huge tonsils out and losing weight will do the trick.Any others have this problem?Heidi...

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Rexton Cobalt hearing aids...

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woke up at 7:30. I"ve had energy today. Was able to do light house work today and took the kids to soccer game. I was so happy to be able to drive them there on my own. I haven't had any problems with heart palpations and panic attacks today until night time around 9. Although I have be...

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Hello ~ Has anyone here used an ear solution that you make yourself with either hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, or grapefruit seed extract? I have some stuffiness and inflammation in my ear and Dr. prescribed Ciprodex Otic solution, but I read that it can cause headaches and dizziness (which I defin...

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Hello all, I hope you're all doing well.Well, I'm in my 25th month without any relief. I might have seen some if I hadn't slacked off about it for so long. All my symptoms are still present. I don't know if any of them have alleviated at all or I'm just more used to them...

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I am profoundly deaf in one ear, and somewhat in the other. About 3 weeks ago my tinnitus became much worse, and this was followed by a sudden (over 3 days) loss of hearing and especially comprehension with all speakers sounding 'electronically modified' like in a cartoon. All sounds are...

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Hi,I am not a musician however, I listen to friends bands and go to concerts frequently without ear plugs. The past few weeks I have experienced muffling and when I talk I can hear myself. It's rather annoying. Is this just an ear wax issue? Or do I need to see someone?Lisa...

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hi,i was wondering if any of you have a thyroid diet or work wh a nutritionist who works with people like us?...

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a thyroid that is heterogenous suggestive of thyroiditis mean? I just recently had my blood work done and a ultrasound and then on Monday I see the endo and on Tuesday I am having the biopsy done. A general surgeon is doing the biopsy this time. How often should one go to have a biopsy and a...

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My husband has to have surgery for two cholosteotoma tumors in his right ear. Has anyone here had the surgery for this?...

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