Thyroid Cancer

 No cancer here but definite hypothyroidism. I was on the same dose of synthroid (88mcg) and now at 8 months out my thyroid is out of control. Meds have been raised to 125mcg and still no improvement. Also the scale won't budge :( Malabsorption is making this rough !

i had thyroid cancer in 2003. I'm still having a hard time adjusting my meds! now i'm pre op for the sleeve and am wondering how that will effect my levels... we will see!! guess we just have to have a good relationship w/ out drs and keep getting blood work!

 I have to change my meds every 2 months because of the weight loss. I now have to get another radioactive iodine treatment 5 years later :( Body scan came up positive.... 

Thanks for sharing information.

 

Thyroid cancer develops in your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Although your thyroid gland is small, it produces hormones that regulate every aspect of your metabolism, from your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories. 

Sometimes you may develop one or more solid or fluid-filled lumps called nodules in your thyroid. Most of these are noncancerous (benign) and cause no symptoms. But a small percentage are cancerous (malignant). Serious complications are possible in thyroid cancer. 

The prognosis is often excellent for thyroid cancer. The most common types of thyroid cancer can often be completely removed with surgery. But the important first step is to know the symptoms of thyroid cancer and see your doctor.