Sex, Fat, & Weight Loss | The Gland That Controls It All

[@TR-wm3sg]

My wife had thyroid cancer (which spread to the esophagus and lymph nodes). Now 17 years later, after the cancer and the thyroid were surgically removed, she's cancer-free and doing fairly well, but getting the right amount of thyroid hormone replacement has been a constant struggle. She's gained a bunch of weight, has low energy, and pretty much every symptom you mentioned of hypothyroidism. Getting that hormone dose correct is *tough*.

[@theanatomylab]

Sorry to hear about your wife! But glad they were able to deal with the cancer, and yes... managing those thyroid levels can be challenging...

[@julliustanguilan9688]

@@theanatomylab same.. i mean i dont have thyroid cancer but its challenging :)

[@richardpauly1635]

I hope I don't get cancer but it's a possibility for me hyper is too much and hypo is less never equal

[@kazbaz8645]

I had thyroid cancer. I put on three dress sizes after thyroid removal in around 5 months. I dont eat that much but am large. I was on the higher dose of normal thyroxine as it helps any thyroid tissue left not to grow back and have thyroglobulin test every year. So in theory I should of had a high matabolism but it doesnt work that way

[@Ennui000]

I suffer from pretty bad hypothyroidism, and I still can't imagine. My condolences, and good luck to you both!

[@andreac.1350]

I had a high TSH and my conventional doctor was only testing TSH and T4. Tried to lower my TSH with synthroid for 1 year and it just gave me horrible side effects and I couldn't even get above 50mcg. Went to a functional doctor who tested the entire thyroid panel and found out I wasn't converting T4 to T3, which they said was common for the medication synthroid. They put me on T3 and in 2 days I felt so much better. I decided to drop the synthroid and T3 meds and try a natural dessicated bovine thyroid supplement which naturally contains not just T3 and T4, but T1 and T2. In two weeks on that my TSH went in the normal range for the first time ever. Diagnosed hypothyroid nearly 20 years ago. Been on that for just about a year and it has changed my life. That plus cutting out grains and starches, eating mostly ketovore diet. I already ate whole foods only for years, but going protein-centric really made a difference. Hope this helps someone.

[@oswaldjames6295]

Great info and Thanks! Could You share the specifics of the "dessicated" substance You used!? Thanks Again!👍✌️

[@pallasathena4133]

Thank you ever so much for sharing this! Bless.

[@NotAnnaJones]

Thanks for sharing!

[@PB-mv9se]

Hey thank you for information. May i know your TSH level and how did you come up with this diet?

[@AndyB718]

That's awesome and i may try this.

[@rickeyferguson6904]

Nobody dreamt of seeing cadavers and seeing and learning all this stuff about the human body just a few years ago. This is a milestone breakthrough in learning.

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

Wow, excellent "lecture" on Thyroid Gland. I never went to a medical school, but this video is pretty damn close to attending one. Thanks Intitute of Human anatomy and thanks to the creators of KZbin in 2005. I've learned more in the last ten years than I knew in my whole 59 years of life. This truly is the age of knowledge.

[@SpicyBlessings]

I was about to write the same... Really superb video...

[@frederikaguggolz3337]

Excellent presentation

[@salonikamat9048]

I felt great reading your appreciation for KZbin and this channel. It's nice to know. Thanks for sharing

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

@@salonikamat9048 Thank YOU! I was hoping I could one meet the creators of youtube. They are one of the 5 people I'd want to invite for dinner in the history of the earth.

[@salonikamat9048]

@@BUTGOD-j1x That's something. Life is twice as good because we have KZbin.

[@rachelstevenson3686]

This was a brilliant video and explained hypothyroidism in a way my doctor never has. In the UK we get diagnosed and sent packing.. No one really explains it to you. This video has given me so much info and now after 4yrs I finally understand what has happened to my body. I honestly can't thank you enough.

[@tehf00n]

Perhaps you G.P. is lacking, but I was given a good explanation of what it is, but it confised me because the terminology for each opposite effect is similar. I didn't know if I was hyper, hypo and all I knew was I was lethargic and itchy with hives. I have had a flurry of different GPs and a few of them have been really helpful. Others perhaps presume I already know by now. Luckily we have the internet and these great videos to help.

[@blazemusing5491]

​@@tehf00nwhat were you symptoms, what were you diagnosed with and how do you manage your condition, please?

[@tehf00n]

@@blazemusing5491 Symptoms were extreme itchiness (started around the scalp but eventually hives appeared around the body). I was rundown and tired even after a long period of sleep. When they checked my TSH levels they were in the mid-70s (supposed to average around 3.0-5.0). I was given Levothyroxine at 50mg. Eventually moving up to 200mg after 20 years.

[@ProctorsGamble]

You two guys are some of the absolute best at presenting knowledge like this. Thanks.

[@theanatomylab]

That is very nice of you to say! Thank you for the comment!

[@liisabjork76]

I'm an RN in NY and learned anatomy and physiology by learning on human cadavers. We had three. This channel is amazing to learn new things or just clarify any questions. Useable In career and personal life .

[@ronaldwilson9871]

Having gone through thyroid cancer learning about what all happened through my body gives some weird kind of comfort

[@lindseydejesus1877]

yep, getting mine out in march after a two year battle with graves. for a gland most people don't know about, it can REALLY mess you up. when i first got sick, i was twitchy, manic, tachycardic, and had lost 15 pounds in a month. I'll honestly be glad to have it gone.

[@theanatomylab]

It is definitely crazy how many processes this little gland can influence. Good luck in March!

[@RM.....]

Then the nightmare of taking thyroid replacement meds and trying to get it just right that’s battle itself. My mom has been battling it for years now. Not easy

[@jelatinosa]

Then you'll be messed up in another way, and you'll wish you had it back! I've been suffering from hypothyroidism since I was a pre-teen and the lack of thyroid function caused me to be depressed, tired, fatigued, in pain, chronically constipated, I had to quit track and gained weight. Eventually it progressed to such bad brain fog I thought I was hallucinating cause my brain was so slow to process things. Hair falling out, fragile nails always breaking, more weight gain despite exercising, falling asleep constantly, ended up having to drop out of college. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in my late 20s after years of going to the doctor and not being taken seriously. I hope that if you do have it removed you find that the meds work well for you because if not your life will just be a different hell.

[@snowyowl6892]

@@jelatinosa BEWARE … try a couple of naturopaths first … or a really good Homeopath. When mainstream medics intervene.. there is always negative consequences down the track. And they will have you on drugs “that you will need to take for the rest of your life” …. Yeah, right … ie lotsa $$$$$$ for the medical establishment.

[@missjimmyt88]

I was advised to have mine removed but the thought of going the opposite direction and to be on meds the rest of my life was something I wasn't willing to do. I just try to control my stress levels, be careful with what I eat and gave up smoking to help my graves which so far has helped not to fuel it up

[@thetrueblackgoth]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and other illnesses at age 9. I am 29 now, and boy, it's quite the ride. I have rheumatoid arthritis now, sure signs of lupus and other things. A disease like this, you must fight hard and remember to keep going.

[@pattylovett4682]

Absolutely. Is it Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's? With the other autoimmune issues you might want to check. I was told at 11 i had hypothyroidism then a few years later i found out it was Hashimoto's when i was diagnosed with other autoimmune issues.

[@GodsDeadTonight]

Was born with hypothyroidism, can confirm that this shit is a real bitch 😂 Good luck to you !

[@dazlock4491]

You're the first person on the internet I've seen with a similar sitch to me. I am 32 and was diagnosed at 8 with Hypothyroidism. I've always been told it is rare for anyone under 40 to have it, so felt I lost the genetic lottery. I am Male, so technically the rarer case. Not the greatest thing to have in common with someone, but if you have any tips on what worked with your weight loss I'd love to hear. For me my best weight loss comes from keto/low carb, but it is hard to maintain and I've recently put a lot back on after stopping keto. It is the endless cycle of weight management I've endured for 20+ years!

[@michaeltwiz8477]

Maybe an all beef diet will cure you. Look it up.

[@joseliasales5132]

Hey, how are you doing? I am diagnosed with lupus, it's been 10 years now and recently I had thyroid cancer and had to get it removed. I've been through 2 surgeries and now I will be treated with radioiodine therapy. For that I was told to stop the ts4, and now I have hypo... The hypo itself is a big thing, having lupus it makes life harder. Hope you are better!

[@greygray6230]

Thanks to the donors, many people learn because of them.

[@theanatomylab]

Absolutely! Amazing gift to science and education!

[@ashleelarsen7765]

@@theanatomylab 7:27 it has vitamin k? Is that wise?

[@ashleelarsen7765]

@@theanatomylab ya ya ya, incredibly honorable. I wanna know about that vitamin k ASAP

[@ashleelarsen7765]

@@theanatomylab stroke will dramatically shorten the life

[@glidercoach]

@@theanatomylab If your thyroid gland tests normal, what causes your metabolism to speed up 50%? Almost overnight, l went from strictly controlling caloric intake, to eating as much as I want and still stay lean.

[@BrownEyedGirl14]

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos back in July 21, it took almost a full year of taking my medication daily to finally get my metabolism working like when I was younger again and lost 12kgs without trying! I'm getting my levels checked again next month but my energy levels are so much better than before and I'm not always cold!

[@theanatomylab]

Glad to hear things are getting better!!!

[@spinelessdevil]

What's the exact opposite of hashimotos

[@richardpauly1635]

You look good don't get covid I think a weak thyroid and body makes it easier stay healthy

[@chinchilla3050]

@@spinelessdevil pretty sure it would be hyperthyroidism. I don’t know the medical name for it but instead of the thyroid gland producing less it actually produces more than needed.

[@Tamishvara]

@@spinelessdevil The opposite would be Grave's Disease-- which runs in my family--except i wound up the oddball with Hashimoto's! A TL;DR: Both are autoimmune disorders. Grave's causes HyPER, (High levels), while Hashimoto's causes HyPO (low). Mine was proven with an antibody test that came back positive.

[@chamchamz98]

I've been watching your videos for a long time and really appreciate your simple way of teaching human anatomy to everyone. I'm a med student and also I have hyperthyroidism so this video is highly relevant. Thank you for making these videos and bless everyone who donated their body so millions can learn

[@triplethreatyes]

Hello from canada, love your channel. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism back when I was in my late 20s ( I couldn't figure out why I was so tired to the point of napping in the day; that's why I saw the doctor) . My doctor said they could do the radio active iodine treatment ; all I heard was radioactive. So I did some research. Initially I took one kelp pill a day, bringing it back to normal. My doctor said whatever your doing it's working. Sadly it didn't hold forever and got way out of control again. My voice would get hoarse and I would feel very weak. I was eating a lot and losing weight like crazy, my hips started to hurt as well as my shoulders to the point where I could hardly wash my hair or walk a block.The tremors were so bad I had to have my son put on some of my make up. Heartrate was dangerously high so I had to do the radio active iodine treatment ( they brought a pill into the room in a concrete block and left the room) Which in turn made me hypothyroid and have been on the synthroid rollercoaster ever since. So now in my 50's with menopause, age and hypothyroid my metabolism has the rate of a sloth. I breathe and I gain weight. The struggle is real. I have to work it seems like three times as hard to lose/maintain weight.

[@richardpauly1635]

I'm in my 50s I have hyperthyroidism weight change and covid makes it hard high blood pressure too .just do your best .

[@debgriff4841]

Thank you for your input. It helps us all.

[@NotAnnaJones]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dortheschelhaas7356]

This is me also. I eat once a day now

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

This is so heartbreaking to hear. 😢

[@snapdragon9978]

I had surgery recently to remove a 20 cm ovarian cyst (along with the ovary, tube and appendix) but they also found a Struma Ovarii (tumour made up of at least 50% thyroid tissue) which I was completely blown away by how interesting it was. Completely shocked that a tumour could be so specialised in cells especially growing somewhere it’s not supposed to. Luckily mine was not secreting any hormones and was not cancerous. At 23 it was definitely a shock lol.

[@Jennifer.Ridgeway]

I've heard of dermoid cyst having teeth & hair, but never that before 😳

[@4144758]

That's crazy

[@bigstick8699]

😶😶😶😶 Jesus!!!

[@spvillano]

Pheochromocytoma is usually found inside or on the adrenal gland(s), but occasionally, one will be present pretty much anywhere in the body and flood the body with adrenal hormones, such as adrenaline. Yeah, things can get lost and set up shop in the wrong place or a mutation causes a tumor that produces things it shouldn't in the wrong place. Or in my case, I've long had a mass on my adrenal gland that does nothing whatsoever, so, no harm, no foul, leave the dog alone. ;) Meanwhile, my immune system took a dislike to my TSH receptors in my thyroid gland, turning it on full tilt. Hypertension, tachycardia, extreme rapid weight loss, Hulk level "irritability", heart failure, abdominal aortic aneurysm all came to visit. The last time I had a thyroid storm, it was right at the first peak of COVID and my pulse oximeter read 85, well, that and I was gasping like a fish out of water, convincing me to have my wife call an ambulance (I hate hospitals, they're full of sick people!). Doctor came in after testing and said, "I have good news, you don't have COVID". "Oh? What do I have then?" "A type of heart failure from your hyperthyroidism." "Oh, thank God it's only heart failure... Did I just say those words?" Doctor laughed with a bit of a hysterical tinge, "Yeah, but I understand". At the time, hospital beds lined the hallways and were double stacked in the elevator lobbies, with one floor overflowing with COVID patients.

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

@@spvillanointeresting, indeed! What happened afterwards? Did you have surgery? What medicine did they put you on to stop the abnormal growth on your adrenal glands? Did they address and medicate your thyroid ?? Please share!

[@RedstonesRevenge]

Absolutely love your videos, I wish I had had a professor like you in my college days!!

[@theanatomylab]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@julliustanguilan9688]

@@theanatomylab your welcome!

[@lilitheden748]

I concur. If I only had someone teaching biology that was half as good I would have probably been more interested in making an effort for that course… It’s really quite amazing what I learned by just watching these videos.

[@eyesee2339]

Thank you for doing this video! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s when I was 5 years old. This is definitely a topic that people struggle to understand and doctors struggle to explain in a thorough comprehensive way. You did an excellent job! I will say that in the last 5-10 years, as generic forms of synthroid have been produced abroad, quality has gone down (costs have skyrocketed as well) and it has been a struggle to regulate my thyroid. Once you find a dose and MANUFACTURER stick to it, it does matter. If you do change who your generic thyroxine replacement is made by, keep an eye on how you are feeling.

[@theanatomylab]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for the info in your comment!

[@julliustanguilan9688]

Basically he/she/they/them/he/her/him/man/woman/person is telling about a cure or something

[@eyesee2339]

@@julliustanguilan9688 👈🤡

[@carolinelvsewe]

My sister had the same problem with generic synthroid.

[@harley_the_hack4416]

Thank you for mentioning the manufacturer and quality. I've been diagnosed for less than a year. Doctors really don't give you much information to navigate Hashimotos. I'll be keeping an eye on that now that I'm aware

[@jvillanueva7707]

I love your Dad-Thermostat-Furnace analogy and will be stealing it thankyouverymuch. The Endocrine system is so amazing in that such tiny things like the thing on your neck, the tinier thing in your brain, and molecules squirted out by the tiny minority of cells within tiny glands can have such a powerful influence on the entire human body.

[@Ajyaj]

I have an endocrine physiology exam next week and this video really helped me understand thyroid hormone functions. Thanks!

[@___nobody_]

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[@pabloblanco2656]

Out of all the videos I've seen you do this is your best lecture so far.

[@Smrqz]

Amazing content as always! I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in 2017 and needed a thyroidectomy. Getting the right dose after that is really a incredible annoying. My weight went up really fast. And getting the right dosis of synthetic thyroid medicine is really an annoying process. Too low causes lot of depression episodes that never really experienced before. Too high caused lots of anxiety. Fast forward I was able to get 70 pounds down and building good amount of muscle now.

[@rubicg177]

As a secondary thyroid disorder patient, I loved this video. LO-VE-IT! The only thing I feel you have missed is to talk about thunderstorms or crises in which all hormone values increase or decrease dangerously at the same time. I suffered a crisis of this type in 2017 and it is really very difficult to find useful information for the patient. The type of information that clearly explains what is happening with the body and the mechanism of action, without going into the technical vocabulary.

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

It would be awesome to see them do a vid on that 👍😎

[@missjimmyt88]

Snap, fully appreciated this video and had me understand my numbers, something my consultant always confused me about. Crisis is something I've always been intrigued about and would like to know a bit more about

[@havefaithharmony]

Had radiation iodine treatment 30yrs ago & my life has never been the same. This video explains so much of my hypothyroid life I didn’t understand. Thank you

[@DubReed00]

My wife has hypothyroidism and it’s been tough on us both. She use to be vibrant and in good shape. Now she’s sluggish and not as vibrant, has gained about 100lbs of excess weight and sometimes wears a jacket in the summer because she feels cold. Lord I just want my wife to be “normal” again but the 3 years of trial and error of getting the thyroid levels correct has been a battle 😢

[@gardenfairy351]

Functional medicine provider. A good one will be ordering the FULL thyroid panel as well as many others. As much as possible low carb, no added sugar, especially beverages. If she has Hashimotos there is a good chance there are some allergies/intolerance that need to be addressed. 19 yrs as an RN and I am just learning this through Functional medicine training and getting labs done that HMO refused to order.

[@Im_A_LumberJack_n_Thats_OK]

Trust me when I say it's been much harder on your wife.

[@cindylutz7442]

😞

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@gardenfairy351 what does it mean when I have hypothyroidism, on meds, but I can not take them for 3 months and don't notice much difference? When first diagnosed I was overweight, taking pills did nothing to change that. I had to adopt a more healthy lifestyle. I lost the same 60 lbs twice before it stayed off. In 2019 they said I had fat on my liver and did an ultrasound. Told me not to drink for a year and come back for another blood test. But didn't explain anything. But the thing is, I don't drink anyway, maybe 2 drinks a year with a special meal. I haven't been back because I lost my health coverage due to divorce and evil. I'm thin now mostly because I can't afford food. But can I really have an under active thyroid and not take meds for 3 months with seemingly no effect on energy or weight ? I'm not exercising at all now.

[@gardenfairy351]

@@recoveringsoul755 it probably means the dose/type you were taking was not effective for you. Fatty liver can also be caused by taking in too many simple carbs/insulin resistance. Some of my symptoms resolved once taking levothyroxine(like being able to get pregnant within two weeks), but my fingers/toes always cold, thinned eyebrows, and probably some other things. Some people need T3, instead of or in addition to T4 which seems to be the type most people are given. I wasn't given much education either. My first endocrinologist was bombarding me with info that I couldn't understand at the time. Functional medicine Drs are worth the money if you don't have insurance to cover, but if money is really tight lots of them have free info and even answer general questions. Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Elliothorpe at Tustin Longevity. Look for them on youtube.

[@autiejedi5857]

I've had Graves disease for 22 years. After all this time, my thyroid is starting to burn out so my hormone levels bounce around wildly. Waiting for it to conk out so I can go on replacement hormones. When your thyroid is out of whack the physical effects are awful!

[@theanatomylab]

Yes they are! My dad had Graves disease towards the end of his life. It definitely was not fun for him.

[@Shinale03]

Hello, do you mind sharing the level of medication neuron and what you’re taking?

[@JoeMWoodward]

I'm just an inpatient ICD coder for a local hospital, so my clinical knowledge is limited, but you guys are a great help in my professional life. Cheers.

[@Sweetlyfe]

Thanks as someone with Hashimotos and having had a total thyroidectomy 11yrs ago at 46, it really sucks trying to keep my weight down to a reasonable level, but it was great to see what a real on actually looks like. Mine wasn’t picked up by the normal blood tests as my levels always came back as normal, but after an MRI for my neck it showed I had a large goitre pressing back into my trachea and the radiologist just wrote over 10 nodules (tumours) on each lobe , then my Dr did an antibody test and it showed how skewed my levels actually were, they said I had it for at least 10yrs as I was 47 when I had it removed, but it seems like autoimmune issues run in my family as both my sister and I have rheumatoid arthritis, but my Niece has Chrons disease, but she got hers under control by going completely plant based, she was able to stop the really nasty medication thy use for it.

[@voidmain9519]

Thank you. Could you please list the items of plant based food for Chrons disease??? It's very much needed for me and my sister.

[@daytrippera]

I had a thyroidectomy back in 2017. It was my first, and for now, only surgery (I'm 41). I had weight issues right after the surgery, for about 6 months until my doctor found the right dose of medication.

[@richboy249]

I am 190 I always been 145 my whole life at one point lower than that I've gained over 50 lbs in the last 4 years and now that I am engaged I am wanting more to be healthy again. kzbin.infoUgkx5VQ5nUzHu6i0O5_u7ipyLnCz0lbsSvr0 I am not fat but I am thick and have muscle. I am very close to how you were but a lil smaller but I am so sick people making comments to me like I'm huge or like you said having shorts that used to be so cute on me and now I can't even find a pair to fit me. I used to love shopping now I don't even want to go to the store and if I do I pick the biggest size don't even try it on and deal with it. I went from size 5 to size idk because I don't even want to know the real number. I hate looking at pics of myself now or me before. thank you for your video it's time to make a change.

[@wnose]

Look up intermiitent fasting and results

[@Berilaco]

I mean... this sounds tough but the only thing that really controls how much fat you gain or lose is the amount of calories that you eat

[@magentamagenta1274]

@Berilaco that’s a myth, calories are not created equal with how the body metabolises food. All foods are processed differently depending on the protein, sugar, fat, fibre, aminos. If you ate 1000 calories of processed foods that would be metabolised differently to a 1000 calories of high fibre and protein foods. If you eat 70 raw almonds the calorie content would not be metabolised because the fibre doesn’t get stored as fat. Then high carbs spike insulin which also impacts on how you metabolise foods. Then if you have elevated leptin it impacts on how you metabolise food. The body is complex it’s an unfair myth that all obese people are obese or struggle with weight loss because they eat to many calories.

[@siemniak]

Bullshit. I lost 30 kgs on calorie defecit so i had some time to test theories. I had a week when i only ate donuts and inlost weight because i was in calorie deficit. There was a week where i ate whipped cream only because i had sick throat and lost weight because i was in deficit. There is no way that anybody eats 1000 kcal or anything and not lose weight. Even 2000 kcal of anything if you are physically active and you will still lose weight. People hate calorie restriction because it is the only valid approach but only one where you h Have to say to yourself hey i eat too food wehter it is mc donald or plant food diet. The only difference is that it is very hard to overeat heslthy calories and that's it.e​@@magentamagenta1274

[@siemniak]

​@@magentamagenta1274oh and there time where i only ate nuts and peanuts and other fats and gained weight. No intermittent fasting or keto or anything else doesn't work alone without calorie counting and if it works it is because calories are restricted even if it is done unconsciously

[@harley_the_hack4416]

Been waiting for this one. Was diagnosed with Hashimotos last year and my doctor never gave me as much information as you guys have!

[@suzannehawkins383]

as someone with acromegaly, listening to this, I know way more than I should about the functioning of the thyroid/pituitary/thalmus system. its such a feedback/constantly adjusting system, in my case IGF-1, HGH, and somatostatins. Marvelous! I followed this with no problem, actually understanding it all. lol You do a great job of educating in an interesting and fairly easy to understand way!

[@therealnancycarol]

Incredible amount of great information! So much so I will be back to watch this again. Thank you so much! Keep sending the information our way. We need it! 💕💕💕

[@theanatomylab]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!

[@gauravkumar3146]

Thanks a lot Dr. Jonathan, this was really helpful to understand the mechanism of thyroid gland in our body. And probably there is no other video in youtube that explains the topic as simply as this.

[@lumiraz5673]

Hashimoto autoimmune thyroid disease can be controlled with combined therapy: specifically Visual Trauma Release from traumas and unpleasant events and NLP with specific attention on strategies, beliefs, identity and positive intentions of the disease. Actually, it can take about 15 to 25 sessions ( frontal ones or on Zoom) and regain health partially or completely.

[@rxc26]

as someone who is studying pharmacy, anatomy is one of the main subjects i have to focus on and your lectures make it so much easier and fun to understand !! thank you so much for your efforts

[@BarryMegan-pn8sz]

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 7 years ago, after severe neck pain landed me in the ER where they found “abnormally large lymph nodes .” When they got in there they saw it was worse than what the imaging showed with lymph nodes as big as golf balls and 3 as big as tennis balls. 2 of the tennis ball lymph nodes were on my jugular (hadn’t grown into the tissue, just around it) and my larynx, which again was just around it. They had to strip them off, which paralyzed my vocal cord on my right side. It did revive, but goes limp if I’m tired or sick. I had a modified neck dissection where they removed 83 lymph nodes and 15 tested positive, and total thyroidectomy. The pain in my neck was and is so debilitating that I wish I could have found some other way to take care of it. I then have had 2 full rounds of radioactive iodine, which sucks to prep for!!! I use Tirosint 200mcg, which is levothyroxine in a gel cap, so no other fillers to be allergic to, which I was with synthroid. I am now getting Major migraines on top of this and someone told me it was due to gluten intolerance. Has anyone else experienced this? It’s hard enough to find something that even tastes good to me, while still gaining weight, but it Sucks to have to eliminate gluten too!

[@nicholastuckett4363]

We need Gluten

[@johnshermandcdibak4284]

I really liked the simplicity of how you explained the blood tests. I have seen other thyroid tests (free T3 and T4, TPO, rT3, etc) and how are these important in the analysis of thyroid function? I have heard the pros and cons on these additional tests and how just running at TSH and T4 may miss a lot of info. Any info here would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

[@NotAnnaJones]

Yes, I wish he would have gone into this.

[@irishgirl518]

I have every symptom of thyroid issues but the tests all come back normal. So nobody will help me. This las test showed HIGH TSH, so maybe now someone will take me seriously. Thank you for this!

[@jurassicaaaX_X]

Missed opportunity to talk about Hashimoto’s (autoimmune thyroid disease) and Grave’s disease. Also wondering why so many of us still feel very unwell despite the levels of all thyroid hormones being correctly replaced by medication.

[@christine3043]

Many feel unwell because they’re either on the wrong medication, or their doctors are not testing their free T3. Testing only TSH and FT4 is not enough. FT4 is converted into FT3 which is the active hormone. Some don’t convert it well so they need a T3 pill as well. You can have a normal FT4 level and feel crappy, but your FT3 could be low and that’s why.

[@PinkBunnyCorporation]

​@@christine3043 agreed. I am on the cusp of hyperthyroidism ajd its naturally improved over time. But i have to tell the doctor to order a true full throid panel. I get my tsh tested yearly. So i have loys of data points that make me feel good that its been going better each year slowly. But for those who need it get all the hormones tested. Reverse t3 also if they can.

[@EnderMoka]

I agree, hashimotos and Graves are the leading causes of hypo and Hyperthyroidism in the US. having one of the two increases risks for other autoimmune diseases, like a few people in the comments mentioned having. Hashimotos warrior here 💙🦋

[@republica13]

​@@christine3043Thank you so much for pointing that out.

[@ClarkOside]

See connection of h.pylori and hashimotos. See also MTHFR and gluten sensitivity and need for B complex METHYLATED since with MTHFR gene mutation a person cannot normally detox metals or convert synthetic B vitamins.

[@ktk2094]

This was very interesting, thank you. Could you address goiters in the next video you do about thyroid glands? For example... What causes an enlarged thyroid? Can the thyroid gland still be functioning normally with the presence of a goiter? What tests should be performed on someone with a goiter? Is there an increased chance of thyroid cancer when a person has an enlarged thyroid? I'm looking forward to hearing more about this subject. Happy New Year!

[@margitwes6495]

I had my thyroid removed due to cancer in 2011. I was put on thyroxine and had bad reactions like muscle cramps,horrible headaches and a number of others. Doctor told me my body had to get used to it. After three months of misery and doing some research I found Armour, the very first thyroid meds developed 40 some years ago. It took to really put my foot down to get my doc to prescribe it, because she never even heard of it. How is that possible? Within 2-3 weeks all those bad symptoms disappeared and I'm feeling fine. Cancer has not returned and my weight is ok,little more than I would like,but I'm 71yo and I'm still a size 8.

[@jennysmeaton6911]

Fascinating. Mine removed for cancer 2021. My blood levels are where the Dr wants; but I feel disgusting and am getting fatter😢 I too, am about to put my foot down or change Dr. Thankyou for your story....maybe I could try that😮

[@Dave_Cymru]

I have already donated my cadaver to the Dept. of AR stating, if they do not want it then give it to plastination; as I have no other interest in medicine. This topic is truly superb and is of great interest to me.

[@meljstephan]

My great aunt had thyroid cancer and honestly the amount of problems it caused body-wide was terrifying. I was to young to fully understand cancer, but I could tell she was incredibly sick. Unfortunately, the cancer spread to her brain and she passed at a young age, so I really didn't get to know her very well, but she was a really cool lady who worked with foster kids to try and improve their lives. She inspired me to go into the same field.

[@kjkj4725]

I am hypothyroid for no apparent reason… When my TSH is in upper “normal range” I have all symptoms of hypothyroidism. I was not able to lose weight without starving myself. During exercise despite trying to max my heart rate - it wouldn’t go higher than 130-140bpm… Believe me or not but my genitals were literally numb to touch… I was a zombie for so many years. I thought I am just lazy and that’s why I am sleeping all the time… Apparently I am hypothyroid even when the TSH is in norm… So nobody caught it until I lost half of my hair and crossed official “overweight” number despite complaints about weight gain for many years. When my doctor caught that my TSH is already crossing the norm - he gave me synthroid and I felt like different person since then. It’s crazy… I feel sad for all these wasted years when I was young but I had no energy to get out of the bed…

[@teneillelewis7625]

I have hypothyroidism and this was one of the best videos describing how it works! Thank you 🙏

[@radosbarner]

For the sake of privacy I won't say what, but this video helped me better understand a condition that someone close to me ended up having. Love the work.

[@aritrapal2870]

This channel is a boon to Indian NEET Aspirants, on one hand, it helps us to learn our syllabus in the most interesting way possible (I am not forgetting the functions of Thyroid glands ever again), it also motivates us to study harder to get the chance to sit in a top university and see these in person! Thank you!!!

[@barrykamin8776]

Thanks!

[@theanatomylab]

You bet! Thank you!

[@ginacheselka6086]

Thank you soooo much. I have hypoallergenic and hashimoto's and have had it for over a decade. I really love the way you explain everything and thanks to the donors.

[@spikeybunny6577]

I think you meant hypothyroidism and hashimoto’s… not “hypoallergenic”. I don’t mean to tease you, but I just had to giggle at this particular autocorrect/typo. Stay well and have a great day! 🤣

[@ginacheselka6086]

@@spikeybunny6577 omg that's hilarious 😂 this phone is always messing up my words Lol you have a great day too

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

Thanks so much for this. I have Hashimoto's auto-immune disease (hypothyroidism). I went to the docs with a feeling of a lump in my throat. I was sure something was stuck there. Doc ran some tests and my T4 was on the low side at 10 pmol/L (Ideal is 9.0 - 19.0) and my TSH was 10.3 mIU/L (Ideal is 0.3-4.0). I was shocked at the diagnosis. I'm not overweight and felt my energy levels were just starting to dwindle. I went on a paleo regime immediately and I feel great (nearly 2 years in now). Gut "action" was very slow, and was the first improvement I noticed after starting on Thyroxine. Thanks for the great explanation. Oh and my thyroid anti-body levels were off the chart (>13,000).

[@nurshark10]

Great info on the thyroid! Always hated endocrinology in nursing school but you made it clear and interesting! Thanks!

[@pkpk9513]

Being a medical aspirant all the terms that you said and explained were very clear to me It was fun to see the organs from my books in real

[@christine3043]

I just had mine removed due to Graves Disease. I have had Graves for 6 years and let me tell you it is brutal. Caused me to go into a-fib, wreaked havoc on my whole body, and almost put me into a storm twice. When it was removed it was covered in nodules, inflamed, and beaten up badly. My levels had been normal for a while before surgery, but the Graves antibodies were still very high and would mean I’d have to stay on methimazole for a very long time. Best thing I did was remove it. I feel completely different. You should ALWAYS test TSH, Free T3 and Free T4. FT3 is often left out and it’s VERY important.

[@tomazarafiu]

Absolutelly amazing! I am currently studying for my medical admission test that I will be taking this summer. Your videos are incredibly helpful and you guys make me understand everything much better! Thank you!

[@kathygann7632]

Good luck!

[@MALmaxx]

I have hyperthyroidism. Always had problems putting on fat and muscle mass. Problem solved with Neotomizol with controlled dosage from the doctor.

[@ninadyson2371]

This video came out at the perfect time, I'm doing clinical endocrinology in my pathology class. This made everything make so much more sense! Thank you!

[@imwalt3439]

Great video! Cleared up a few things about my experience. Three years ago I just wasn't feeling normal. A life long runner, cyclist and weight-lifter, I just felt sluggish and even a 2-mile run was a struggle. My wife said I was just doing too much at age 63 but I had always done these things. I was also irritable, was having trouble sleeping and my mind always seemed to be racing and I couldn't concentrate. Told my doc, she ran a Thyroid panel and my TSH was high. Started with 25mcg of levothyroxine and TSH actually went up so we went to 50 mcg. Never felt better in my life. My sleep improved, my mind was clearer, even bowel movements improved. Best thing I ever did. Earlier this year I noticed I always felt like I wanted to go to sleep. I just wanted to lay my head down all day. TSH was a little high again so we went to 75 mcg and now all levels are perfect and I again feel great. Also found out my mom was on synthroid before she died and my sister also is, so this must run in my family. Thank you for this information

[@jeffreydodge2586]

This is a great video. Information is clear, concise and your application to lab results is empowering; from an educational point of view. And, your delivery without constant edits shows you not only know the material but also shows you love what you do. Thank you

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

I lost my thyroid to cancer in 2010. I have really struggled with low energy ever since. Not to mention, I had gastric bypass surgery 2 years before, and losing my thyroid completely halted my weight loss. I had initially lost about 120lbs, and as of now, I'm only managing to keep about 40lbs off. Very frustrating

[@dawnyoung1321]

So guilty to admit I watch these videos to listen/watch Jonathan talk (sigh). However, in all seriousness, I’m incredibly grateful to all those who have donated their bodies in any way. I’ve learned so much from this channel and I hope to take this newfound knowledge on my journey in forensics.

[@JH-no8sy]

I watch for the information, but yes he is indeed a cutie.

[@hardeoganness9505]

Hello

[@sheldoniznow]

I have hypothyroidism for years and I have suffered due to lethargy and lack of energy. This video is the best explanation of what this is and what is going on internally. Thank you for this valuable video.

[@mddell58]

1987 my mother had a brain tumor on the hypothalamus. Since they couldn't cut her brain in half to remove it, sadly, nothing worked. She lived 7 months from diagnosis. She was VERY healthy, & ahead of her time. I miss her greatly. My mom & I both had/have thyroid problems, & take Synthroid Rx for it. VERY important for every woman to be tested for thyroid problems, etc.

[@theanatomylab]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear about your mother❤️

[@luke3242]

I had thyroid cancer back and had a thyroidectomy in 2019 and this video has helped me understand a lot. Thanks for you work

[@lovinglife69]

I've been waiting for this one! Thank you so much for discussing this tricky little gland! My wife was losing a bunch of weight. Went to the Dr and he told us she had an overactive thyroid. Graves Disease. She had to take a radiation pill to try and "zap' it back to normal. After 6 yrs they are still trying to "level" her thyroid out. She may gain a few pounds in 3 months but she'll lose it as quickly as she gains it. She has all kinds of sizes of clothes because they will fit one month but the next they won't 😆 About 6 months after her diagnosis I was feeling tired all the time. I was thirsty all day long. Drinking water like I was in a desert! So I went to the Dr and he diagnosed me with thyroid cancer and a goiter. The left thyroid was removed. Before surgery, I had asked the Dr, "Oh no, does this mean I'm going to gain weight?" His reply was " maybe 3 or 4 lbs". 6 months after the surgery I gain 80lbs!!!! EIGHTY! Not 3 or 4! I wasn't happy and I'm still not happy about it! I'm HYPO & my wife is HYPER We take the same medication, Levothyroxine. She takes more of it. Like 175 one day and 35 the next. While I'll take 75. Which is weird to us because you'd think I would take more and her less. 🤷‍♀️ The battles between us when the A/C is on or when the furnace is on can be a challenge. Especially in the car. Because she is always burning up....hot. I'm freezing 🥶 Even laying next to her I can feel the heat off her body. Which when I'm freezing is nice 😁 This pesky lil gland can create havoc on your body! My cholesterol is high, I've had a heart attack since I was diagnosed, dry skin, I'm more forgetful, always feel weak, no energy, and it's hard for me to fall asleep. I'm up every 2 hours. When I do get sleep at night (about 6hrs) I could easily take a nap during the day. But the life of adulting doesn't allow me that privilege 😁 And I'm not even going to go into the constipation issues 😏 In 2019 I had weight loss surgery. The sleeve. I started at 306 lbs. Lost 90lbs. in 2 yrs. Slow but i did lose and was feeling great about myself. I got down to 212 lbs. I couldn't lose those last 12 lbs to say my life! Covid hit and I started gaining weight. I've gained 35 lbs. I'm trying to get back on track but it's hard. I'm not giving up. I'll find the right combination. So thanks again for this video and all that you do! Enjoy!

[@morgonerlenstar]

Good luck to both of you

[@lovinglife69]

@@morgonerlenstar Thanks!!

[@e.williams13]

Try ADF...or another low carb

[@czealtamahawk1228]

Thanks for sharing buddy. Am not qualified to give ya an advice but learned a lot just by reading your story. Hope you 2 would fine just the right dose to maintain just right level.

[@lovinglife69]

@@e.williams13 Yes! That is my next step. Thank you!

[@elisabethklinge2115]

I have toxic multinodular goiters on the left side of my thyroid. Right side was removed due to it's size. I'm what's called subclinical hyperthyroid. My T3 and T4 are normal but my TSH can go down to 0.07. When that happens I get very low grade hyper thyroid symptoms - which ARE NOT LISTED ANYWHERE! Thank god for my endo - or I would have thought I was going crazy. I was watching for hard core hyper symptoms (weight loss, rapid heart beat, heat intolerance, restlessness), but I had apathy/no motivation and low energy, frequent bowel movements - but nothing crazy, muscle weakness (I couldn't open a jar to save my life!), low sex drive, increased appetite with no weight gain or loss, and anxiety for no apparent reason. I'm on a tiny amount of thyroid suppressing meds (10 mg a week) and it makes a huge difference. Those thyroid hormones are no joke and anyone with thyroid issues should have people's sympathy and understanding. Those little glands can really mess you up!

[@rebeccajns]

Such a wonderful way to explain the thyroid. Ur definitely made to be a teacher. As a nurse I always appreciate ur great videos! I'm curious, what all are ur credentials? How long have u been in practice & teaching? Ur great knowledge just amazes me!! Have u ever made a video talking about this? If not, u definitely should 🙂 100% Recommend!!

[@GG-xs8vt]

I asked the same question about credentials. Maybe 6mo’s ago. Never did get a answer. Doctor or not, they’re amazing.

[@TheDrAkira]

This channel is like a Talk Show but with Health professionals roasting every piece of our bodies. Fantastic!

[@WilburGarysMum]

I’m on medication for hypothyroidism. I often feel I’m not on the right dose of medication. I have days that feel like “autoimmune days” where I feel sluggish and brain foggy. Great video.

[@samanthagonzalez7698]

I got diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at 16 and needed to get my thyroid removed as a preventative because thyroid cancer is very strong in my family. In order to get it removed, I needed my thyroid to be under control which took YEARS of medicine. At 20, I finally got it removed and now suffer from hypothyroidism. If I could go back, I wouldn't have removed it if I knew I would get all of these symptoms that come with hypothyroidism. The correct hormone dose has been impossible to get. I'm either ok for a few months and then next thing I know I need a dose change because if my hair isn't falling out, then im gaining weight. Anyways, if I could help someone else in my situation, keep your thyroid unless you absolutely have to have it removed.

[@jennysmeaton6911]

I couldn't agree more!!

[@Shinale03]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lesleysprake1045]

That was one of the best videos you’ve done on thyroid with me having underactive one mysystem feels like it’s just stopped …. I have leaking mitral/tricuspid valves now

[@Happythoughts4076]

Your every videos are really superb and easily understandable 👌. In medical college itself they aren't teaching like you. Lots of love to this team❤.

[@truleonie]

I think a lot of doctors overlook symptoms and just tell you to eat healthy and exercise. Lost my thyroid 2 years ago, blood tests was always ’in range’ for years. Got covid and heart rate dropped to 33 bpm. That is when I got referred to an endocrinologist and diagnosed with hashimotos and a small lesion on pituitary that is inoperabel. What a struggle to get the right dose. Thank you for making this video.

[@ellelka]

My partner had Graves' disease, his thyroid hormones were completely out of control, ridiculously high one minute, virtually nil the next, it seemed completely random. Eventually he went through thyroid storm* and the whole thing had to be removed (normally only done if it's cancer). Really terrifying time, I thought I'd lose him. This was a few years ago, we were in our late teens at the time. *just adding a little edit cause I'm not 100% sure it was thyroid storm, but if not it was pretty damn close to it

[@bigstick8699]

Love to hear more about it

[@weme11]

Is he sexually able now?

[@suewolmarans6195]

Is he better now?

[@Shinale03]

How is your partner doing today?

[@ellelka]

I didn't even notice anyone had replied tbh. I've just edited it cause I'm not sure it was definitely thyroid storm but he had a lot of the signs. I forget what they said, it was about 5 years ago & I was pretty scared. Anyway he's doing fine now, had a bad bleed during the surgery but no long term complications apart from needing lifelong medication (thyroxine). We were warned they might damage the vocal cords which would've changed his voice or left him unable to talk but thankfully that never happened. He's back at work after finishing uni & we have a son now. We're both quite young, but he has a family history of autoimmune disease.

[@MsKim263]

Thank you for this video! It is informative and easy to understand. I was diagnosed with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism. I'm learning all I can to be able to manage the side effects. Especially the weight gain.

[@Healinghands829]

Had thyroid cancer at the age of 17 back in 2006. I’m overweight and struggle with it as the amount I eat does not add up to my weight. For years my MD kept me on too much synthroid to prevent the cancer from recurring. I recently requested we stop doing that due to my quality of life. My mental state and heart palpitations were terrible for YEARs actually my whole adult life. Now that they aren’t keeping me in a hyper state anymore my mind and body feel better but there’s more weight just piling on despite my diet and exercise. Unfortunately other MDs just push weight loss drugs on me forgetting I don’t have a thyroid.

[@crazioma6648]

Having struggled with primary hypothyroidism for sixty-plus years, I thought I knew everything about my condition. It was a surprise to learn of the cardiac potentiality. I'm short - in a tall family, now fat - in a trim bunch, and was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol and congestive heart failure, even though my diet isn't a problem. No one has ever suggested to me that all these could be related to my thyroid being dysfunctional since childhood. Sometimes, having specialists for doctors keeps one from getting the whole picture.

[@nydiah664]

As a person experienced in hyper and hypothyroidism your video is spot on. I've been living with this for 22yrs, and it wrecks you. As a nurse I'm wondering why this isn't checked more? Especially in women? Thx for your video

[@jasoncrozier4766]

Wow what a complicated little gland. Quite amazing how it all works.

[@theanatomylab]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching!

[@piceaabies]

I had an enlarged thyroid and weird hormone imbalance. after putting iodine solution 1% on my skin for 2 weeks it's almost back to normal now. Also craved salt (weird). But after putting some rocksalt in my drinking water each day it cleared up. Also Ashwagandha supplement helped a great bunch. This is not medical advice btw, maybe the Ashwagandha and iodine but the salt is a tricky one.

[@ashJayden06]

You guys are amazing. Always an excellent presentation. Love learning more about how the body works! Thank you😊

[@theanatomylab]

Thank you for the kid words and thank you for watching!

[@piyushmittal8154]

He means kind *

[@mjeansz]

20 years after having my thyroid removed, a thyroid specialist told me I should NOT use generic thyroid medication any more and specifically prescribed a brand medication. I didn't lose very much weight, but I feel much better and am not fatigued all of the time.

[@CharleGodin]

Wanna share what you used to take and what you use now?

[@Megadextrious]

Omg you guys actually made the video I wanted to see most!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!! Totally awesome 👏🏼 thanks guys!!! Love you both, keep up the good work! 😊

[@erikziak1249]

4:20 T3 and T4. Also known as the the being the most produced trams (US English streetcars) in the world. Together, over 15 thousand units of T3 and T4 (the T4 being just a narrower version of the T3) were built. 17707 cars (vast majority motor, some trailers labelled B3 and B4) were originally built. And some cars were rebuilt using new frames and bodies, practically completely new ones in the 21st century, some even with a low floor part between the bogies.

[@marilynmcdonald6899]

Thankyou for a good laugh in this crazy life I have after thyroid cancer back in 1997. Just over 2 years since also having aggressive breast cancer. T3 and T4 are unfortunately ongoing things in my life, but they aren't trams!😅😅

[@sbolfing]

My daughter was on Synthroid for many years, it really made a difference in her. My wife was also prescribed it when we were dating. Interestingly, pregnancy made a difference in both of them (TSH/T levels normal).

[@tthappyrock368]

When my thyroid went kablooy my life became a nightmare. It took a couple years to recover from the symptoms it produced. Thankfully, my doctor recognized the symptoms I was experiencing!

[@CaseyAvalon]

I'm experiencing that now. About a year ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Still trying to get the levels right. Everyone thinks you're lazy if you're tired. I barely eat and can gain weight.

[@surreal5444]

Since you guys made the hormone related physiology and anatomy easy in your earlier videos , I like to know of the hormonal fluctuations that happen 'every once in a while' in us. Besides the notorious puberty , hormonal changes affecting organs and primarily behaviour to the according people.

[@thebeautifyeffect]

Thank you for adding an anatomy + clinical perspective! It has been really helpful to find videos that implement the content im studying into a clinical setting

[@sneha.gaikwad]

Great video! I love watching your videos! The way you explain everything is really amazing and easy to understand. Also, I have a question... Does hypothyroidism also cause temperature difference? My mom has hypothyroidism and sometimes she used to feel sudden cold and shivering (shivering from the inside), her hands and legs would turn cold and after massaging it for sometime she would be normal and sometimes she used to feel burning sensation even though she was on her daily thyroid pills. Though now it rarely happens..

[@Dominari66]

I was diagnosed with hashimotos last year, starting stacking on weight, 30 kilos in 12 months, I was walking, going to gym and eating quite healthy but the weight kept coming. Now on t3, 2 20mg tablets a day, feeling better but weight still not budging.

[@jagslab]

Don’t let the intrusive thoughts win

[@wendykelly8551]

Exactly ....

[@jonathanrocha779]

Interesting why did you post that comment?

[@CruzSanchezRipa]

Jajajajajaja I was looking for a comment like this

[@centralprocessingunit4988]

what are you talking about?

[@AkiraHartono]

It must be delicious

[@druggy1868]

Lemme just appreciate the graphics in this video. So many visual teaching aids that are also kinda fun while teaching some pretty important lessons coupled with some interesting facts. Best biology guru on youtube.

[@woodybob01]

I have a slightly underactive thyroid and have been taking 50microgram meds for a good few years now. It's weird, I've always been skinny even though I did eat a lot. I used to believe I had a fast metabolism until I accidentally discovered I had a slightly low thyroid after having a blood test.

[@melissagardner6701]

Having only one half of my thyroid and only half of my thymus gland as well, I found this extremely interesting!! I know all about the blood tests. I get one every yr for the past 20+ yrs. I also have a nodule in my remaining half of thyroid gland, that is under watchful waiting to carefully monitor the growth rate. As a large nodule that was affecting my breathing and swallowing was the reason I lost the other halves. Thanks so much for this additional info!! I love your videos.

[@mortyrickerson6322]

This channel is top shelf quality. 👌

[@theanatomylab]

Glad you think so!!!

[@hattoomyu]

You guys just make me believe more and more in homeschooling ... I mean ... this is SO cool! Plus I can just pause whenever to go to the loo

[@katiekane5247]

Or, we could actually give the owners manual to kids in phases across their education?

[@liza-marie89]

I have hyperthyroidism. I am allergic to the neomerc used to treat this condition, and I have found there is very little support for patients experiencing this. Last December I was about 6 months pregnant and I visited a new gynecologist, because mine was unavailable. She told me the baby and I were going to die- now please note I am not a ghost. I took the meds, I threw up blood, I traveled 8 hours to see a gynecologist who specialises in high risk pregnancies- specifically he had an abundance of experience with patients who have hyperthyroidism. He told me that my condition is mild. I traveled 8 hours back home and gave birth at home with no pain management, because no doctor in my city would touch me. I have altered my entire lifestyle to adapt to this condition. When I am scared- for instance I'm terrified of needles- one sugar test finger prick will bleed out a vile, and my heart rate will shoot from between 82-93 to 148 BPM.

[@Shinale03]

How are you and the baby? Are you on meds to treat the hyperthyroidism now?

[@JaKaiMS]

As someone with hypothyroidism this was awesome to learn more about!

[@erinpilla]

I am suffering hyperthyroidism right now. I love that I can eat a whole lot of food with it but I have passed out over thyroid surges at times. About sex, yes, I kinda like lost sex drive due to my thyroid issues

[@NewMessage]

Ok, ok.. so just hearing about it made me get up, walk over to the thermostat, and make sure it hasn't been messed with. I'm old. I accept it.

[@hellequinm]

I have hypothyroidism, and it's been quite difficult to keep my weight on control. Sometimes it just feel terrible. Gained around 10kg since I was diagnosed, didn't changed diet, I'm current following a regular diet made for me, no results so far. Reading comments I start to feel like it will never get as it used to be, that's so saddening.