Have All Thyroid Glands Removed. Taking Thyroxine. Feeling Tired. How To Overcome This Problem?

Posted on Sun, 20 Jan 2013

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Question : Hi My name is XXXXXXX I am 58 yrs old have had all my thyriod glands removed end of 2010 in two seperate operations three weeks apart. I am on 100 Thyroxine a day they say my levels are all ok but I am very tired really struggle to get through the day I am unable to go to work just to tired been to so many drs looking for help.

Answered by Dr. Om Lakhani (6 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

When was the last time you have your thyroid functions checked ? If it has been a while then I would advice you to get done a thyroid function test, T3, T4 and TSH. Thyroid does contributes to being tired and feeling weak.

There are a few questions I would like to know about your previous surgery. What was the indication for the thyroid removal ?

I had a look at your MRI report and you Radiologists thinks that there some dural leak . This could possible contribute to your headaches. I hope you had discussion with your doctor after your MRI report.

All in all XXXXXXX just let me know the most recent / new thyroid reports and we may be able to plan the further management better.

Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani, MD

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