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Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer | Last Active: Nov 16, 2023 | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for bringing this issue up again, @crummens . I’ve had hypothyroidism for eight years now ( family history of thyroid problems + radiation to my neck + pregnancy led my thyroid to give up!). I haven’t experienced the painful calves, but it seems like a terrible side effect. Have you spoken to your doctor about a correlation? I’m curious now myself!
Is there anything you can do for the pain? Is it worse at a certain time of day? Did it just start after the thyroidectomy?
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You should be having thyroid levels checked yearly to monitor for correct dose of thyroid replacement.
My hypothyroidism was a result of Hashimoto's Disease and my thyroid output is virtually nil - thus the Synthroid. I also gained weight and am in the same boat.
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My thyroid went caput after radiation treatment five years ago. The only side effect was weight gain before I started medication. Now it is almost impossible to loose weight. Is there any further testing I should be doing to see how it is working?