I had my thyroid gland removed 44 years ago,never took meds,do I have to start taking them now?
I am 77 years old,I had my thyroid gland totally removed.I was never put on any meds.I recently had tia’s and the doctor now says that I should take Synthroid.I have never had any symptoms of hypo or hyper.I can not afford to go get blood tests and scans
every 3 mos.
If the doctor prescribed Synthroid after a blood test then it might be in your best interest to take them and try to stay monitored. There is a possibility that a small portion of thyroid was left and grew to accommodate you. If your doctor did not test your levels, ask them to. Hypo and Hyper have very subtle side effects that can hardly be noticeable or extreme like loosing all of your hair. One of the results of uncontrolled thyroid can be death. So, do not fool around. Find a way to get tested and stay monitored.
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I would go with what the Dr. recommended
My mother had her thyroid removed earlier this year. She is hypo for sure.
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I am poor myself. I understand.
What were your medical test results for your thyroid? If you lived without thyroid hormone and without symptoms for 44 years you are a medical miracle.