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Does Removal Of Thyroid Make EE Better Or Worse?
I have a long history of EE with resolution finally being every 3 months dilatation with shots of Solu Medrol directly into the Esophagus; Due to intolerance of meds nad cold nodule with cancer a suspicion, i have to have my entire thyroid removed (Hyperthyroidism). Is this going to make my EE worse/ better or is there really no correlation (42 y/o female . 5ft 4in, 152lb pmh is EE, analphylactic rxns to shellfish, epoxy) hbp due to thyroid issue , meds zantac 300 bid, dexilant 60 bid, zyrtec 10 qd, toprol xl100 mg qd, tapazole 10mg qod )
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Thyroidectomy is not related to EE: It does not affect it, so you may undergo surgery without hesitation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
Thyroidectomy is not related to EE: It does not affect it, so you may undergo surgery without hesitation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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