Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
177 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Hair Loss And Lumpy Nails After Having Thyroid Medication After Its Removal. What Are The Tests To Check Thyroid?

thyroid removed95%in 1964 went on thyroid medication in 1973 but my hair loss is more than normal and my nails are very lumpy. I've been taking Levoythyroxine 100mg for years. what tests can be done other than the normal test for Thyroid. Just had blood test done showed Thyroid normal But I know there is a problem. I am 73 years old. Thank you Marlene
posted on Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Twitter Thu, 19 Dec 2013 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 19 Dec 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
You had hair loss, and thickening of the nails in spite of using the levothyroxine. You are doubting the role of thyroid problem.
You are 73 years there are so many factors effecting the health and mind. they could be the anemia, defeciency of the sex harmones. The thickening of the nails could be due to the fungal infection.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses,sprouts, and
protein rich foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Thyroid disease


Loading Online Doctors....
Hair Loss And Lumpy Nails After Having Thyroid Medication After Its Removal. What Are The Tests To Check Thyroid?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. You had hair loss, and thickening of the nails in spite of using the levothyroxine. You are doubting the role of thyroid problem. You are 73 years there are so many factors effecting the health and mind. they could be the anemia, defeciency of the sex harmones. The thickening of the nails could be due to the fungal infection. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses,sprouts, and protein rich foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.