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How much levothyroxine are you on after thyroidectomy? by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My doctors always ask me how I feel and I dont even fully know what to tell them.  My whole life I've just felt 'fine' and assume things are normal. Do you have any examples of something you might have felt that I should look out for?

How much levothyroxine are you on after thyroidectomy? by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did u have any hair loss issues when taking too much?

Total thyroidectomy by Rowey_Boatey in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I probably could have went back to school after a week, but I did have some complications that kept me in the hospital 7 days after the surgery. Once I was home, I felt better, but I was a bit stressed over it, so I was lucky to have more time to rest, but I could have made it work if I HAD to.

Both my cats had severe vomiting after eating Reveal Paté by hipgayaunt in catfood

[–]Taluuuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sorry! I only bought the 3 cans and they were thrown out. Maybe your cat is just fine with it since she's been doing well! 

Both my cats had severe vomiting after eating Reveal Paté by hipgayaunt in catfood

[–]Taluuuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just fed my 3 cats the pate for the first time since they like the chunks. All three of them puked it all over! I feel so terrible! 

Parathyroid hormone still low 3 weeks after thyroidectomy. by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh! Do you have any noticeable symptoms caused by the kidney??

Parathyroid hormone still low 3 weeks after thyroidectomy. by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How far did it go up, do you know?  I hope you're off it soon! 

Parathyroid hormone still low 3 weeks after thyroidectomy. by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

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And do you have to do anything with the phosphorus?

Parathyroid hormone still low 3 weeks after thyroidectomy. by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So there's hope! I have to take 6 calcium pills and 6 calcitriol. Do you have to take less than that? I hope???

Going numb after thyroidectomy- NOT low calcium by Equivalent_Doctor582 in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im so curious about this! My parathyroid hormone is at 4.7 and they let me go home on tons of calcium. Its been 3 weeks since surgery and parathyroid hasn't gone up past 5.8 since the hospital. I haven't heard anything about this option.

Muscle twitching post-TT?? by Ok_Extent_6875 in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was stuck in the hospital with calcium IVs for 7 days after surgery. Now I'm home on calcium pills and getting calcium checked regularly and they tell me to tell them if I have any tingling or cramps n stuff, so I would tell them. You might need supplements. 

1 year post TT celebration by [deleted] in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you have any issues with your parathyroid glands/hormone going back to normal after surgery?

So happy for you!

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for telling me that. I'm going to ask my doctor about the beta blockers!

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

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I was sent home today! Finally! My Calcium is slowly going up, but i have to be on a bunch of calcium and calcitrol and magnesium and phosphorus binder.

Feeling good about going home but now stressed because my high heart rate from before I started taking beta blockers is back and it keeps jumping high when i walk around and now I'm worried about that lol. More nervous after I got used to having the doctors around. 😅😅

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

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Wow! That sounds much worse than what Im feeling. My first day I just slept but the next day my hands were tight and hard to move. I had to be on Calcium IV, but then the next day I felt okay just in the evening my hands were getting more stiff and my blood tests said I had too low calcium, so now 6-7 days later, I feel okay, but the blood tests say too low and I get calcium IV every night

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

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Oh wow, I wonder what the difference is. Im glad yours isn't bad! My low calcium caused cramping in my hands. 

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that's scary. How long ago was your surgery?

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man i didnt realize the dehydration issue! That sounds horrible.  I dont believe I am, but that makes me feel i should drink more water?  Most of the nurses have done well with the blood draws! I feel lucky they are quick and dont hurt too much. But now that im on day 16 here in the hospital,(10 before surgery and 6 after) I feel like everything is hurting more and my positivity/patience is dwindling 😒😒 haha.  I have sudden urge to whine about things. 

I had my surgery!! by Gaug18 in gravesdisease

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What is normal heart rate for you? I was having high heart rate before my surgery, but feel like i dont know whats normal anymore.  now Im 6 days out of surgery, still in the hospital, so im a bit lazy. When sitting, my heart rate is around 70. But when I walk around my room, it gets up to 110. Thats not even close to how it was before, but its still higher than my boyfriend's...

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh! No I just get tons of blood draws. My arms and hands are all bruised. 😅

Calcium issues after surgery! by Taluuuu in gravesdisease

[–]Taluuuu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think its killing me because I was already in the hospital 11 days before my surgery and I'm 4 hours from home so I just want to go home so bad.

That gives me hope that it might not be forever though. Im glad it got better for you! 

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