Getting Diagnosed with Thyroid Disease

I had my thyroid removed in June, 2020. Here is how I discovered I had thyroid problems, decided on treatment, how I was diagnosed and how it immediately effected my body!
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[@maloriew8904]

I just got my thyroid out at 22 after a long battle of thyroiditis and goiters about 5 on each side. I’m 4 days post op and already notice a difference in my lifestyle. Thank you so much for informative videos like these Rachel!

[@tammyloh88]

Informative video! Good to see you doing well years after your op :)

[@weash4084]

Thank you so much for your videos. They’re helped me so much. I had my thyroid removed 2 weeks ago and I would go back and reference your videos. Thank you again!

[@brotherernest5993]

I have undifferentiated thyroid cancer aka anaplastic. My surgery has is 4/12/24, total removal and cancer in lymph nodes… it has spread… I am so thankful for your channel.

[@carrieshultzburke]

Get to the Clayman Thyroid Center in Tampa ASAP. Google it. They are the only surgeons who have cured anaplastic. So sorry.

[@skummamuru]

@brotherernest5993 How are you doing?

[@leakimanh5064]

Thank you for this new video ❤ It makes me so happy ! I now have hope and plans for the future again ! I will know the final date for the surgery soon and I know it will be a new start in my life ! Being able to sleep on the side without hearing my heart and blood flow … Cannot wait to watch your future videos ! The one about the special diet sounds interesting !

[@stephmar6693]

Hi there. Great video. You put in a lot of muscle. Did you take anything to bulk up? If so was it recommended as you now take hormone meds. In other words, did it affect your medications?

[@RationalNon-conformist]

I would never take my thyroid out, unless it was absolutely necessary. Most of the time, it’s not necessary.

[@Ash-vc6zs]

😊 Thank you

[@mariachua3780]

Any brand name of Calcium you would recommend? Is calcium with K-2 is also good? Thanks.

[@rev.ryanfurlong3848]

I had a total thyroidectomy June 21. Multinodular substernal goiter. Experiencing low calcium Getting blood rechecked in two days Two days ago calcium levels Were normal 9.1 but I still have numbness and tingling especially feet. Will it take some time for symptoms to go away even after calcium levels improve?

[@JeanPamelaDimalanta]

Hi, can i ask do you still go to hospital to monitor your fsh, t3 and t4 every month?

[@useribp]

Pls how you are now how your body and mind feel you have energy like normal people , im interessed to do this surgery ?

[@hyroonisha9344]

I am Nisha sixteen years old girl . I had goitre with hyperthyroidism for past 7 years i recently had surgery ( total thyroidectomy) on 11th may 2024 i am slowly getting improved but my voice still sounds like sore throat my doctor say that it will take time to recover.pls advice if it is normal or should i go for any other consultation or treatment

[@Leomom18]

Did you have TED? My husband does and keep getting conflicting answers whether the surgery is going to help it.

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

I'm sorry I'm not familiar with TED! I have Grave's disease :)

[@Leomom18]

@@thehappyartichoke3012it’s thyroid eye disease which is caused by Graves’ disease.

[@anitah25]

Hello I had my thyroid removed, it's almost 3 weeks but the wound opened, and it's really hard for me to sleep in the night 😢 any advice please 🙏🙏 I'm just worried

[@thehappyartichoke3012]

Ouch! I would let your surgeon know right away

[@anitah25]

@@thehappyartichoke3012 Thank you 🙏

[@gladyssicad4927]

Go to your surgeon asap.