http://ehealthforum.com/health/forum195.html en I need help understanding my thyroid ultrasound can any one help me? Findings: Inferior to and posterior to the lower pole of the right lobe of thyroid is an 8mm hypoechoic focus of a nonvascular character; question related to the parathyroid gland; a 6mm similar focus in the left parathyroid region; parathyroid lesions not excluded; may warrant further characterization. The remainder of the gl... <a href="http://ehealthforum.com/health/understanding-thyroid-ultrasound-t251307.html">click here to continue</a> <br /><br /> <i>Content provided by members of the <a href="http://ehealthforum.com">eHealthForum.com</a> community</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~4/jS12kb6xcKM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~3/jS12kb6xcKM/understanding-thyroid-ultrasound-t251307.html http://ehealthforum.com/health/understanding-thyroid-ultrasound-t251307.html I just had lab work done yesterday, at my request thru my primary doctor as my surgical oncologist doesn't think I will need any blood work again and that I am cured!!!! I have always been right each time I've felt the need for lab work - my levels are crazy. Thanks for your support!... <a href="http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html">click here to continue</a> <br /><br /> <i>Content provided by members of the <a href="http://ehealthforum.com">eHealthForum.com</a> community</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~4/oEC1GwHfjzc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~3/oEC1GwHfjzc/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html Sounds to me like you need another doctor, he/she is not listening to you. If your not feeling semi-normal it may be time to adjust your medications.... <a href="http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html">click here to continue</a> <br /><br /> <i>Content provided by members of the <a href="http://ehealthforum.com">eHealthForum.com</a> community</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~4/oEC1GwHfjzc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~3/oEC1GwHfjzc/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html My blood tests came out perfect, but I felt terrible. I raised the amount of Levothyroxine by 25% and now I feel almost normal. The doctor didn't like it, but every body has its own normal, you may need to adjust your medication either direction and see if you feel better. If you go the wrong way your body will let you know. As you probably know it may take a month to feel the affects.... <a href="http://ehealthforum.com/health/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-high-dose-of-levothyroxine-t392476.html">click here to continue</a> <br /><br /> <i>Content provided by members of the <a href="http://ehealthforum.com">eHealthForum.com</a> community</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~4/_xQci0yIRGY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~3/_xQci0yIRGY/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-high-dose-of-levothyroxine-t392476.html http://ehealthforum.com/health/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-high-dose-of-levothyroxine-t392476.html Funny you should say that because I recently told a neurophysiologist that I felt like my pleasure center in my brain was destroyed due to nerve damage after my total thyroidectomy -his reply: I don't know what a pleasure center is!!!!... <a href="http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html">click here to continue</a> <br /><br /> <i>Content provided by members of the <a href="http://ehealthforum.com">eHealthForum.com</a> community</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~4/oEC1GwHfjzc" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~3/oEC1GwHfjzc/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroidectomy-and-anger-t390659.html HAVE BLOOD WORK TAKEN -TSH LEVELS, ETC. - might be you need higher dose or might need to lower dose. Also, you might consider changing to brand Synthroid over generic, but talk to your doctor first. For some reason, doctors dont like taking blood work, but after 3 months or more if you are not feeling good, INSIST THEY TAKE IT!! Guaranteed you need a dose adjustment! Good luck!... <a href="http://ehealthforum.com/health/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-high-dose-of-levothyroxine-t392476.html">click here to continue</a> <br /><br /> <i>Content provided by members of the <a href="http://ehealthforum.com">eHealthForum.com</a> community</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~4/_xQci0yIRGY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~3/_xQci0yIRGY/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-high-dose-of-levothyroxine-t392476.html http://ehealthforum.com/health/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-high-dose-of-levothyroxine-t392476.html After a total thyroidectomy and partial lateral radical neck dissection in August 2012, in October 2012 I received radio iodine treatment. 7 months later I am plagued with swollen nodules under my ears, which when massaged, squirt saliva into my mouth with a metallic taste. Why is this still lasting over 7 months later? Is this what I have to look forward to for the rest of my life or will it even... <a href="http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroid-cancer-question-t396629.html">click here to continue</a> <br /><br /> <i>Content provided by members of the <a href="http://ehealthforum.com">eHealthForum.com</a> community</i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~4/Ms1ur4lZaDk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ehf_rss-forum-new_posts-195/~3/Ms1ur4lZaDk/thyroid-cancer-question-t396629.html http://ehealthforum.com/health/thyroid-cancer-question-t396629.html