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

I have Hashimoto's Disease. Why couldn't I get the thin kind like my mother. Eh, what a nightmare!!!!!
this is the least of my problems nice friendil care about people
the doc says im hypothyroid and should be on meds but im scared of meds i have graves disease

Recent Discussions

Jst had I131 radiation for my 7 goiters
I was diagnosed with 7 goiters. 6 are fluid filled 1 had it's own beat! So I was,hyper,nervous,overeactive,anxious,had weight loss with heart palapatations. I jst got a dose of radiation(hopefully jst enough to kill goiters) yeah right! I'm in the 5 week    Read more...
Posted by Ventura75 on Tue Oct 6

lossing weight
I have been losing weight way to fast and can't stop it. I have hyperthyroid. My sister is doing the same thing. We eat everything that might put weight on us and nothing happens. I'm 5'8" and 120 lbs. she is 5'6: and 94lbs. Can anyone tell us what we can   Read more...
Posted by laquetta on Mon Oct 5

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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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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