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Hello - I posted a similar situation a few months back as well. I had a partial thyroidectomy. I experienced extreme fatigue to the point I couldn't get out of bed and bad muscle pain. I also am experiencing weight gain.
My first blood work showed I was now hypothyroid (levels were always good prior to finding out I had cancer.) The doctor said I would feel much better after getting my levels up with Synthroid. He put me on 75 mcgs. My last labs showed my thyroid levels were in optimum range and I was very surprised since I am still experiencing the symptoms. Its been six months for me. Follow up ultrasound next week. I don't understand what is happening and I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing the same. I am constantly searching for answers and will be sure to share should I find out something that will help make sense of it all. Best off luck to you and take care!

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Hi- I thought I had responded to you but don’t see my post so I hope this isn’t a repeat.- I thank you for sharing your experience.

My partner ended up taking me to ER. Tests and specialists later the neurologist said I have signs of myasthenia gravis. Further tests to confirm but he gave me the medication for it and it is like magic. 20-30 min after taking one my eyes are effortlessly wide open, some energy and what a giant relief.

Ironically, I also saw the oncologist a few days later and he decided to increase my synthroid to 50 mcg since my levels are on the low side and I have an intolerance to cold.

Phew- I guess the lesson is to persist if I know something is not right. Thanks again.