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Had Gastric Bypass, Diagnosed With Malnourishment, Vitamin Deficiency, Take Vyvans. Is There Any Other Testing That Could Eliminate Or Validate The Thyroid As An Issue?

I had gastric bypass about 5 years ago...and this past year, I just have not been feeling like myself. One issue is I had been diagnosed with malnourishment, and a vitamin deficiency. So, we have combated those problem (with high protein intake, and a liquid vitamin that I can absorb), and now...I have problems with memory and tolerating the cold, so i currently take Vyvanse . I have also lost a substantial amount of my hair, and my neck seems to be larger than usual. My primary doctor had me to get a thyroid scan and blood test, and both appeared normal. I am still not satisfied with this diagnosis, because I still have symptoms that are not normal. is there any other testing that could eliminate or validate the thyroid as an issue? have you known there to be any association with irregular thyroid and gastric bypass?
Sat, 15 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I have gone through your history.

As your thyroid scan and thyroid fuction tests are normal, there is no need to go for any other tests to rule out thyroid dysfunction. If ylu have still fdoubt, you can go CAT scan neck but it would not be needed.

Gastric bypass and thyroid dysfunctions are not directly connected.

I hope it will help you.

Thanks.
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Had Gastric Bypass, Diagnosed With Malnourishment, Vitamin Deficiency, Take Vyvans. Is There Any Other Testing That Could Eliminate Or Validate The Thyroid As An Issue?

Hi, Thanks for using healthcare magic. I have gone through your history. As your thyroid scan and thyroid fuction tests are normal, there is no need to go for any other tests to rule out thyroid dysfunction. If ylu have still fdoubt, you can go CAT scan neck but it would not be needed. Gastric bypass and thyroid dysfunctions are not directly connected. I hope it will help you. Thanks.