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

	Paisley thyroid numbers are so low, don't even register on the chart / no medication or treatment has proven to be effective.		red47 married,1 child,1 grandchild
	irishsue my t3 and t4 levels keep changing and I have had several cortisone injections and have gained alot of weight		Newsmom Have Hashimotos
	Houndrnr Oh yeah, thyroid ectomy 2008 due to Graves Disease, medications still being adjusted.		MaggiesMommy About a month ago, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease.

Recent Discussions

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: Thyroid Surgery
I had a complete thyroidectomy 1 1/2 yrs ago. The physical recovery from surgery wasn't bad; however, the first three months were a hormonal roller coaster with severe anxiety and depression. My family doctor insisted she could regulate the TSH level hers Read more...

Posted by AliH on Sat Dec 27

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

Welcome to the group!
Hi guys, I wanted to thank you guys for joining this group. I really do hope the advice you get here is helpful. I came to the site looking for tips on how to live with this disorder and I'm happy I did so. Read more...

Posted by RobJ on Thu Jun 12

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Meet the Group Leader

RobJ

After years of fatigue and inability to lose weight, I was recently diagnosed with Thyroid disease. My doctor finally suggested a few blood tests to see if we could detect thyroid disease. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and am looking to help others and also get support.
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