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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 17 5:27pm | Replies (40)
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@fairn I’ve often wondered the same thing! I even asked my doctor;. He said as long as my thyroid was even partially functioning it would be crazy to take it out. When I tried to explain that I was thinking since it was working but not in any consistent manner I thought it made sense to take it out.
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@margaret69
I also have a partially working thyroid, and one doctor recommended taking it out to prevent thyroid cancer (rare event), but another doctor did not recommend doing it for as long as it works. It is followed by ultrasound with biopsies every 2-3 of years for stability. I guess, it depends on the condition of your thyroid gland - if no other risks, like goiter, or cancer, but only low function, then it is not recommended to take it out. May need a supplement with Synthroid, synthetic hormone replacement to compensate for low function.