Thyroid Disease Support Group

Millions of Americans are living with thyroid disease. Get feedback from other members, discuss the latest treatments, and offer advice in our thyroid disease support group.


Newest Group Members

Cheezgrl0918
I love being a mom & wife <3 =)
Snoyl3
Both lobes removed, now I have hypoparathyroidism along with hypothyroidism

Recent Discussions

Re: Thyroid Surgery
Hi, I also was diagnosed with Graves and I had my thyroid removed late Sept. Can you tell how and what I can expect to feel? My Synthroid was already adjusted and now my endo. says its a waiting game to see see if my levels are ok but not until Dec. I don   Read more...
Posted by Ella on Fri Nov 5

Re: Thyroid healthy foods
RobJ - I'm a diabetic and have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism....I don't think you should completely cut carbs out of your diet as they're necessary for your body to convert to energy, but I can see where eating fewer carbs, and the right kin   Read more...
Posted by Patty1234 on Thu Oct 14

Re: Jst had I131 radiation for my 7 goiters
All I can say is "WOW!" I'm shocked that none of this was discussed with your Dr prior to this procedure? I had the same issue almost identical in 2007, it was decided that due to a Thyroids ability to 're-grow' itself to have a total Thyroidectomy done.    Read more...
Posted by Houndrnr on Fri Jan 22

Re: losing weight
First - start looking for another Dr.! No way should one let your sister get that underweight. You must be experiencing dizziness & heart problems by now? You don't say what type of Dr. your using? An Endocrinologist needs to be seen soon. And eating    Read more...
Posted by Houndrnr on Tue Dec 15

Re: MUST READ THIS BOOK!!
This is such a great book with a ton of information on what to eat and what supplements to take. I agree that somebody forgot to edit the book because the chapters aren't really broken down properly and he tends to repeat the same information over and ove   Read more...
Posted by whatsnewkay on Sun Sep 14

Re: Thyroid Disease
There is definitely a link between weight gain and hypothryroidism. The thyroid gland regulates your metabolism and if it's under active, your metabolism slows down. Definitely go see a doctor who specializes in this field.    Read more...
Posted by dietjunkie on Mon Jun 23

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