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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (375)
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@animoosh1

lung cancer lobe removed , 6 mnths
chemo and maybe umminotherapy,the cancer was rare in lung
so she my doc wants to sure it gone 2 ct since chemo clear scans but my thyroid is going crazy
primary doc wants me on thyroid med but with all the other things that wrong my dads family 7 died from
heart attacks and the med scare me
going to call my old naturopath and see if he can help

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 22, 2024

@animoosh1 I’m happy to hear that your scans were clear. That must be a great weight off! But your thyroid stated going too much and your PCP wants you to take medicine for it? Is that correct? But you're worried about taking medicines because of your family history, correct? Your thyroid gland is extremely important to your entire body and metabolism and sometimes medicine is needed to keep it working well.
https://www.restartmed.com/what-does-your-thyroid-do/? This tells some of the important things the thyroid does for your body.
I understand that you want to see your naturopath and that’s OK, but you also want to treat your thyroid problem. Sometimes taking medicines can be scary, but they can also be lifesavers. Do you think you could talk with your PCP about your need to take thyroid medicines?

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