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Tingling Sensation In Hands And Feet, Fatigue, Muscle Cramps, Slurred Speech. Had Thyroidectomy. Response?

5 weeks post full thyroidectomy . Feeling of hands and feet tingling sensation, most notable when walking over carpet. General fatigue, muscle cramps , slurred speech, hyper active saliva gland, crazy sleep pattern. Theres more, I just dont want to run you off but would love a reasonable response to share with my doctor. thank you so very much..
posted on Sun, 2 Sep 2012
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Endocrinologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Your symptoms may be due to low calcium in blood which is usually a complication of thyroid surgery. So pleas meet your doctor immediately and have your calcium phosphorus checked.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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Endocrinologist,  Dr. Ajish TP's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Your symptoms may be related to low thyroid hormones and low calcium levels in blood. I suggest you to do a thyroid function tests and serum calcium/phosphorus and see a doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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Tingling Sensation In Hands And Feet, Fatigue, Muscle Cramps, Slurred Speech. Had Thyroidectomy. Response?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Your symptoms may be due to low calcium in blood which is usually a complication of thyroid surgery. So pleas meet your doctor immediately and have your calcium phosphorus checked. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help With warm regards, Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM) Consultant Endocrinologist.