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How Long Should Thyroid Medication Be Taken?

dear doctor,my she got thyroyed and operated it is ok allmost three year compleeted stii she used to take medicine such as thyronome calcium ccm and bloap pressure tab there is any restriction for taking food any special . how months interwel agian check blod thyroied related medic
Mon, 4 Nov 2019
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared, she may need to get tested for Thyroid levels every 3 months and doses of thyroxine needs to be adjusted accordingly.

If any history of low calcium after surgery, she may need calcium supplements life long as it can indicate parathyroid injury during surgery.

However, if no symptomatic hypocalcemia is present like no tetanic spasms etc have occurred so in intervals calcium can be used, like every six-monthly for two to three months duration and then may take a break etc. No specific diets are needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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How Long Should Thyroid Medication Be Taken?

Hi, Based on the history you have shared, she may need to get tested for Thyroid levels every 3 months and doses of thyroxine needs to be adjusted accordingly. If any history of low calcium after surgery, she may need calcium supplements life long as it can indicate parathyroid injury during surgery. However, if no symptomatic hypocalcemia is present like no tetanic spasms etc have occurred so in intervals calcium can be used, like every six-monthly for two to three months duration and then may take a break etc. No specific diets are needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician