Re: Thyroid feels swollen
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:21:26 -0600 (CST)
The remaining side may be compensating for the misisng side, but why not
get a thyroid blood test to check it out. It may be perfectly normal
for you.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 24 Feb 2001, Chris wrote:
>
>I had half of my thyroid removed 6 months ago and the other half feels
>like it is swollen and sometimes sore for about 10 days around the time
>of my period. I am not on any medication. What could be the cause of
>this? Is it hormones? I had the left side removed because of a
>suspicious nodule. My thyroid did not feel this way before surgery.
>Thank You, Chris
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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