fatigue after partial thyroidectomy

If joint or muscle pains or fatigue are getting in the way of your exercising, it may be time to check your thyroid hormone levels. And the fact Ive put on weight, feel tired and sometimes have insomnia can be attributed to my thyroid as well. Then you can post results and reference ranges shown on the lab report and we will be glad to help interpret and advise further about treatment. I am scheduled for surgery next monthscared.If anyone can email me with words of wisdom I would be greatfulThank you in advanceAnnMarie. The inside of the large nodule is not a typical cyst with a round center of material; the inside is like a honeycomb and has a ton of small pockets that will continue to grow and fill up, so having that side out. As an otherwise healthy human, I figured that Id land somewhere in the middle. Thyroidectomy Guide: Recovery, Complications & What to Expect See this image and copyright information in PMC. It helped me prepare for what to expect quite a bit. (Googling death by thyroidectomy doesnt bring up much of anything so you can skip that searchand breathe a sigh of relief. I found that to be disturbing. My voice is the same my chest and back were sore on day 2 but my energy level didnt change. I also see that several people here go for regular blood tests (every two odd months), my doctor told me to go for blood tests again in a year, should I go sooner? Patti, what did you decide to do? Waiting on the biopsy. I only recall a bit of a sore throat from the throat tube. I thought since just partial removal I wouldn't feel a big changewrong! The scar is a bit red/firm/raised which sounds normal from what Ive read. I wish I could solicit her name on this site, however, I relent. I felt fine 2 days later. For those first few weeks I mostly went for walks to keep the blood flowing. I just wanted to share in case someone else is dealing with the same thing. A partial thyroidectomy is surgery to remove part of your thyroid gland. My scar is about 4 long as it turned out my right lobe was huge.7cm x 4cm x 5cm. Copyright 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The average initial levothyroxine dose is 50 to 100 mcg per day. so i had that done 3 days ago. My nodules were found by accident on a chest CT of my lungs and the biopsy said suspicious and atypical so we really had no choice but to remove them. Im super nervous because of the long waiting time to be seen by a doctor. The post op test result also came back benign. That being said I exercised 5 days a week for 3 weeks and dropped the weight very easilyjust like Ive normally been able to dountil the holidays came. I haven't started med's yet due to my surgeon wanting the pathology report and my labs in first. Im afraid that this will be my attitude forever and I dont want that. Good luck to you. My surgeon used Dermabond and wants to meet in 2 weeks to see how I am healing. I also work full-time and have no idea what to say to my office. I had migraines and nausea for several long days after the fact. I will continue to post here and share my story. It is not near as bad as it seems. Six weeks until I meet with endo to determine if my left lobe picked up the slack. Hi Emily! Thanks for the reassurance! I go back to work in about 3 weeks, and Im worried about being able to do the job. Two, he says its not going to get smaller and I might as well remove it now. Back at work after a week if you want to be but I would give it two to be sure. And what things? I found this article sometime after I found out I had a goiter after a year or so with visiting an ENT after messing up my one of my ears. Also, make sure you ask all your questions and have family member go with you for the surgery. All in all, not a terrible thing to go through. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted My voice is not completely back to normal (I sing) but its getting there. My doctor offered a similar option. Two of my parathyroids were removed and put back during surgery. Except the thyroid doctor. I have had unexplained anxiety for the past couple years and a matter how many therapists are doctors I go to they all seem to tell me they think its related to my thyroid. I just received the call from my Endocrinologist that I have to have a left lobe partial. If you have a sedentary job fine. Good luck to all. I think one important thing to note is now they offer genetic testing called the Afirma testing. im not tired, not crabby, my hair doesnt fall out. Hope that you are feeling better and are fully recovered. By using this Site you agree to the following, By using this Site you agree to the following, Tiredness ,lethargy after partial thyroidectomy. I dont have to go back for one year. My incision was closed with stitches that would dissolve behind some kind of surgical tape that was supposed to fall off in 10 days or so. Ended up going to dr to rule out strep, only to find it was my thyroid. It was very reassuring, and I read it daily leading up to my surgery. I I just had a parallel experience. Thank u for your insight. The days that I feel tired - I just try and make it through the day - those are the times when my moodswings are really bad - and I justtry and avoid people - just to spare their feelings, because of my sharp tongue and to keep my job intact!! I did a CT which confirmed where it was sitting, and that it needs to come out. My Dr assures me that within time it wont be noticeable as he positioned it in a crease of my neck. Even though I have a small nodule on the other side as well, the surgeon is leaving that lobe in. Ive been using Medihoney and coconut oil. I also get what I call zingers of pain at incision sight. I am a bit nervous other than visual of the lump NEVER pain until biopsy(its benign) has anyone ever had this doctor in there surgery. I was sent home an hour later with instructions to make an appointment with my GP to remove the remaining clips two days later. The normal job of the thyroid gland is to produce thyroid hormone, which helps control the body's metabolism (how the body uses energy). Partially because people made it sound like the surgery was no big deal. Im just wondering how necessary it is. I understand your concerns. Still have a very foggy brain it seems. I pray I feel like me and require no permanent meds. I had my surgery in town at MD Anderson. I am SO stinking tired it;s frustrating! 2023 La Jolla Living, LLC. I was very nervous and all of the comments really helped to ease my anxiety about the procedure and recovery. This is day five after surgery and I have a bit of edema in my feet, loose bowels, and Im quite content to just chill. Thank you for posting. Why Am I Losing Weight After Thyroidectomy? | Paloma Health My experience was very similar to yours. Weight gain is one of the most common side-effects due to thyroidectomy: that and fatigue, muscle aches, hair loss, and many other health issues. eCollection 2022. I had a partial thyroidectomy on June 12th, about 7 weeks ago. They did a freeze test while in surgery and it came back negative so he only took half. Hi Robin, i have no pain or redness in the cut area. Incision is about 6 cm long. Over the past couple of weeks I've been experiencing sudden onsets of exhaustion during the day and extreme fatigue even after 12hrs sleep. I caught the worlds most horrible head cold that week so I received an okay to take my normal cold medicine. However, he advised to have it removed. Take it easy longer than you think you have to. The surgeon has decided that there are some suspicious features and has recommended a partial thyroidectomy to take a closer look. I had one prior to my surgery and it was good that I did. I understand completely. Sounds like we all have the "tired" symptom, but It's good to know that it can get back to normal, I just have to be patient and see. I can tell you that the surgery and recovery were very easy. I had a partial thyroidectomy last week on July 27, 2016 and I dont seem to have any energy. This was partly out of exhaustion (was still needing an occasional nap 2 weeks post-op and Im 42). Im going for a CAT scan tomorrow. long story short i was back to zumba in 3 weeks. I lost my mom & brother to cancer, and my dad had his thyroid removed. I have a 5mm papillary cancer nodule on the right side that has been under Active Surveillance for 6 years, but has now grown. Surgeon did not want to make a freeze test during surgery to decide if the total should be done the results from those tests are not reliable enough to make a decision of that magnitude. The problem with a large nodule is they cant be certain its benign. God Bless. Thyroidectomy - Mayo Clinic I take 50mcgs. Patient reported complications or side effects experienced as a result of thyroid cancer treatment (n=2584). In regard to eating, because I felt ill, I only wanted bland food for several days after surgery. The bigger it got, the more difficult the surgery would be and I would never be as healthy as I am now. Anyone else having these experiences. After that, I used ScarAway silicone strips for about 3 weeks to help fade the scar. Hi, Bern, Good luck with your surgery. Any one who can give me any advice on how to make this easier would be so much appreciated!! By the second week, I was still very tired and requiring naps although I was working from home. Fatigue and quality of life among thyroid cancer survivors without persistent or recurrent disease. Why am so tired all the time after having a thyroidectomy? I have a relative with thyroid cancer plus we were in Europe during the Chernobyl incident and we were told the food and grounds were affected. The scar looks great. That turned out to be benign. Right side removed & 1 of the left parathyroid glands. Patient-Perceived Lack of Choice in Receipt of Radioactive Iodine for Treatment of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. I think the anxiety I felt beforehand was the worst part. Ft3 not tested. I had partial thyroid removal one week ago today. I feel absolutely fine, but Ill report if the levels are still normal. Im going in to have my left lobe removed next week and I wondered if anyone had problems with weight gain after their surgery? I did know someone who needed medication and experienced weight fluctuation until the doctors got the dosage correct. they said Im in the ( Grey area ) and the only option is surgery. That was a great relief, because my biggest fear was that my voice would be affected. You are fit, work out frequently, and younger (haha). I felt pretty great when I first woke up after surgery, but after a few hours, it started to hurt. My levels are staying consistent and taking meds everyday at the same time with no food. Thank you so much for sharing this just found out this morning Ill be having a partial thyroidectomy and so it was super helpful when this was the first link I found when i consulted Dr. My sister asked where my scar was the other day because you cant even see it now. So from your experience there's no chance the remaining half will eventually compensate? I can understand is a module is malignant or if there are other symptoms that could suspect cancer . He assures me I will get better soon. You must know your hormones are at a stand right now for still for several weeks. The surgery and recovery were so easy. Hi, I am planning to get my partial thyroidectomy done soon for my indeterminate thyroid nodule on my right lobe. They were unable to biopsy twice by aspiration. Thyroid hormone replacement after total thyroidectomy Good luck! and a lot of people have this. This message board is very helpful to everyone and your details will be very helpful to others. and to have another check-up non December. Its lower down that I anticipated Id say its on my chest rather than neck but its looking really good and I reckon that in a few months it will be virtually invisible. I had an partial thyroidectomy on 14/01/2010 - I've tried to exercise and eat correctly - but I still have problems such as feeling tired. Tiredness and feeling emotional After any operation, your body is using a lot of energy to heal itself, so you will feel more tired than normal. I think weight gain is a common worry. My surgeon (Dr. Bouvet) was touted as one of the best in San Diego. I felt like ugh! but after felt good, so was hoping this would help lose weight after a couple of months, I had a cold and didnt feel well, had swelling in neck, thought it was swollen glands. Introduction: Had my partial thyroidectomy 6 days ago due to a hyperfunctioning autonomous nodule (aka hot nodule). I found one I liked and decided to bite the bullet and have the surgery after the holidays. I have three small children under the age of 6, and know I need to do this. It seems that anyone who has had a hemi and then needed a total wishes they did all at once. Getting mine out in January, partial, i hope. my doctor said he doesnt feel a strong need for b), but wanted to put it out there since theres ample time to do one before the surgery. I'll request all this blood work! Just had my left side removed 4/15/16 at La Jolla and its a week today. Heres what I would say. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. He was awesome. You will be O.K.! Maybe you could ask for something like Xanax to take the morning of or perhaps the night prior to ease your nerves? Im thinking of trying it. This week Im feeling much better and things were looking up until last night. The test was clean and he only took the right half. Introduction and aim: New entities, such as 'subclinical' over- and undersubstitution, are easily diagnosed after thyroid surgery due to improved testing methods, and the incidence of thyroidectomy with lifelong hormone substitution is increasing. The surgeon said I wouldnt need pain meds beyond Tylenol after the first few days. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for posting your experience. I was advised to have them monitored, blood work, scans etc on a regular basis. I had only the right side removed on March 16th. undergoing partial thyroidectomy remains unclear. Are you on any thyroid med since the partial thyroidectomy? I was thus waffling on the surgery but given the size of this nodule, I finally decided to do it sooner rather than later. Mine is a pretty good, clean scar but 2 long and visible above a t-shirt (!!!) I only used for about a month and I cant see or feel the scar! My recovery was a bit hard because of my reaction to the anesthesia but I think normal recovery is quicker. Today was pretty good as the anesthesia effects are over. Following surgery, you may experience: Voice changes, such as, a hoarse voice, difficulty in speaking loudly, voice fatigue, and a change in the tone of your voice. They do another ultrasound that shows the once concerning 2.5 cm nodule is now 0.6 cm so they think it was cystic. Hi Raquel, 2022 Jun 28;13:875325. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.875325. At the same time, If you do eventually need a second surgery, you will get through it! My incision is about 2 inches. The endocrinologist who just checked me told me that "everything is ok" and to go for another check up in December the range is TSH 0.35-5.50, t4 free 0.80-1.80 and t3 free 2.20-4.20. thanks! When did the exhaustion start to subside? Thanks! What It's Like to Have a Partial Thyroidectomy - La Jolla Mom Hello had my partical thyroidectomy Sept 27,2016. Thanks again for responding. Though They have grown a bit but not explore into the size of the last. The worry is that it will grow probably and that youll never be as healthy as you are at present time to handle a surgery. I know its a silly thing to worry about but Im only 5ft and weight gain worries me as even small amounts of weight show on me very quickly. You vomit several times in a row. I had a partial thyroid gland removal on March 7th this year 2017 I was wondering if anyone has had issues 2 months after the surgery? The ultrasound had not shown this. The doctors are always like oh yeah youll be back in the swing of things in no time! I am feeling fine and was feeling fine after about 4 days. Being a guy, I dont care about the scar too much and I can make up a bunch of stories about a hanging that went bad, Al Queda operatives at Taco Bell or a herd of rabid raccoonsbut really my doctor is a plastic surgeon as well as an ENT so I doubt I will have much of a scar and it is very low. Mine was 7cm benign. I felt really comfortable with this new one. I hope all goes well for you. I had a 4 cm nodule on my left lobe for 4 years that stayed the same size from 2012-2017. I have periodic tingling sensation the incision site. it all started with a swollen thyroid gland my primary dr said it was no big deal that it would go away after my cold was gone. It really wasnt as bad as I thought. It was always in the back of my mind. . Hi, Eunice, Also wondering if you or anyone else can tell me when you were able to start working out again? Thanks Karla and Linda so much! I because really tired so was glad to have a second recovery week. I hope your thyroid surgery went well! I was already on levothyroxine high dose so I'm sure it was more a question of the calcium and other lab. well i was just tired of laying around bcuz im a very active person. I did leave a comment a week or so ago but notice it did not post. This may last a few days or a few weeks but is rarely permanent. Not sure if I should postpone my surgery until after. They didnt check the thyroid after surgery so that concerns me a little. I gained this weight within a few short months. So far, my levels have been fine. I fought fatigue prior to having removal, but now I have extreme wicked fatigue. Good info. Lisa, I hope you went thru with the surgery. Weight has been O.K. My experience was similar to other folks I slept a lot the first week. Let me know if you have any Qs and I will answer. Even though benign, I would have been scheduled for an ultrasound and biopsy every six months. If you are really concerned, speak to your physician and ask what he/she thinks. Disclaimer. Rationale: Maximizes supply and absorption of calcium if parathyroid function is impaired. Factors associated with patient reports of moderate to very severe fatigue 24 years after thyroid surgery * Weighted percentages are shown. My surgery was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. which meant a 7:30 a.m. arrival time. Hi, Dawn, you can recommend? Surgery was a breeze. I am not convinced. I took it easy and was fine after that. 7cm on right side with and smaller cyst like on the left side. My nodule was over 7cm, but I didnt notice any effects, just that it was large and needed to come out. . I had the same thing, even the trachea deviation! A few days ago, I have been feeling pressure in my throat, some difficulty swallowing and realize I keep having to catch my breath. A thyroidectomy can be done in several ways. I plan to use scar away. I dont work out like you do, so I really cant say. Fast forward to 8/26, and Im tingling in the fingers toes face teeth. Inconclusive biopsy, no other cancer-like symptoms or family history and normal T3-T4.
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