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TSH was 7.94 and T4 normal I’ve had RA for over 35 years, hashimotos?
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Hi, hypo can cause constipation but not related to my motility disorder. It can make my constipation worse if not in normal range. My Gastro now and in the past say I need a miracle. There is no magic wand treatment for me.
I had acdf 3 fusion surgery June 2020. If not familiar,it’s cervical spine area. It was long surgery and when I woke up my bowels never did. Doctors have tried everything but nothing works. I was scheduled twice for a total colectomy. Once in 2020 then early 2021. I just couldn’t do it. I felt it would only give me new problems to deal with. It’s not cancer or I would have done it.
So between my diet, a lot of laxatives and keeping my tsh in the normal range is all I can try to control. I’m 69 and want to keep my colon.
I had Covid for my first time Feb 10th and still no taste or smell but the doctor said it could take time to return, like my bowels,lol. My diet is so bland for now I’m okay waiting. I do not know if our thyoid is related to loss of smell and taste. I think it’s a Covid side effect unfortunately for some of us.
Best wishes…Joanne
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What levels did you have your ACDF surgery? Did you have cervical myelopathy affecting/injuring your spinal cord? Did you have an accident? Did you have bowel problems before surgery?
I had ACDF at C5C6 level due to myelopathy and DDD/spinal stenosis which was affecting my balance, bladder, headache/neck pain, arm/hand/leg/foot weakness and numbness/clumsiness. The surge helped recover some function but some symptoms are returning (had surgery January 2022).
Do the surgeon injure you spinal cord during ACDF which is now affecting your colon?
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Joanne,
I had Covid in December of 2022 and since then and up until now, have not gotten my taste or smell back. It’s been a year and 3 months. I will be having my 3rd Stellate Ganglion Block on Wednesday and am hoping since they’re injecting the left side of my neck this time, I will regain it. They’ve only injected me on the right. My sinuses seem to be more blocked on my left side, so I’m hoping the block will open something up! My general practitioner told me my loss of taste/smell could be from my hypothyroidism. If that’s the case, I’ll never get it back!😞