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What Are The Side Effects Of Thyroid Gland Removal?

I had my thyroid removed years ago by a nucler pill and have taken synthroid ever since recently I have lost weight and my hair is falling out (same thing happened years ago) what is the dosage to take for a hyper non existing thyroid? all my blood test say it is ok. also I get tired very easy and I don t seem to gain a pound thank you for your answer Dorris White
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Hello welcome to HMC, thank you for posting your query. I understand your concern. After thyroid gland removal, there will be no production of thyroid hormones leading to hypothyroidism . Intake of thyroxine helps in producing thyroid hormones. Weight loss, fatigue, hairloss are symptoms of hypothyroidism. TSH LEVELS should be checked every 3 months. Drug dosage is based on tsh levels.i suggest you to get a thyroid profile test done and consult endocrinologist. Once tsh levels come under normal range all the symptoms wil be resolved.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Thyroid Gland Removal?

Hello welcome to HMC, thank you for posting your query. I understand your concern. After thyroid gland removal, there will be no production of thyroid hormones leading to hypothyroidism . Intake of thyroxine helps in producing thyroid hormones. Weight loss, fatigue, hairloss are symptoms of hypothyroidism. TSH LEVELS should be checked every 3 months. Drug dosage is based on tsh levels.i suggest you to get a thyroid profile test done and consult endocrinologist. Once tsh levels come under normal range all the symptoms wil be resolved.