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Thyroidectomy: Robotic Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid Cancer | Last Active: Dec 24, 2021 | Replies (17)
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@jmk1

Severe bloating and gas daily following thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter. Switched from generic levothyroxine to Brand Tirosent with no improvement. Celiac negative and H.pylori negative. Has anyone started liothyronine (T3) for GI issues following thyroidectomy?

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Jamie Olson | @jamienolson | Sep 9, 2018

Hello @jmk1 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!

I would like to introduce you to two members who have both talked about taking liothyronine- @jmk1 and @sucante in hopes that they will share their experiences with you.

How long ago did you have your thyroidectomy?

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macierubida | @macierubida | Sep 11, 2018

I can tell you that my first two tries with T3 only were not successful. I am currently on my third try,after I had my cortisol levels checked and had results which showed that I needed to lower my cortisol. I went on a supplement to help with cortisol and I waited several symptomatic weeks before I started my T3. It has been an extremely SLOW process, very low doses of T3 to start. I am on week 2 of my T3, 3rd attempt, and I am feeling amazing. I did have alot of symptoms such as bloating, etc when I started my T3 treatment I was very uncomfortable with my third attempt, however I decided to try to push through and I am glad I did as I am feeling so much better.

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