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Posted 6/15/2015 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, I am new to this forum and am seeking words of encouragement and comfort. I recently had the left side of my thyroid removed and am experiencing crazy symptoms. I'm not sure if this is normal or a cause for concern. I went into the emergency room and was told that there was no cause for concern at the moment, but my heart is racing and it's pretty scary. Don't have an appointment with endocrinologist until about two weeks. Please help!! Desperate!
Posted 6/15/2015 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome ,

It could be that you are hypothyroid due to the surgery, in some cases the left part of your thyroid can produce enough hormones.

If you are at least six weeks post the surgery then perform thyroid function test,specially TSH to see what your levels are doing .

It would be clever to perform the TSH test before you go to the endo so that you take a copy with you.

If your TSH is elevated then your Endo will put you on Levo, in that case ask to be put on brand name Levo like Synthroid ,if your insurance allow .

Best,
Posted 6/18/2015 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
I would make sure that your parathyroid glands weren't aggravated during surgery. It can effect your calcium and magnesium levels, which in return can give you cardiac symptoms. I wouldn't mess around with that. I had a complete thyroidectomy and had issues with parathyroid glands post surgery.
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