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Q: Radiation and Hypothyroidism
asked by: acwh1975 on October 9th, 2008
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Just under two years ago, I completed radiation for cancer of the mouth and neck. In the last 6 months I have noticed that I am increasingly fatigued. In the morning I was mine, now I am getting more fatigued. When the symptoms first started, I would begin getting tired around lunch time and be dragging by the time I got off work. Lately, I am tired from the moment I get up. My mind is foggy, I'm always forgetting things and just feel like I'm walking somewhere in the clouds. I also have been having a hard time dealing with everyday stressors. I feel like I'm about to have a nervous breakdown over things that normally would not have an effect on me. I stay cold in my hands, feed and nose, until I go to sleep. After I go to sleep I sweat. In addition, I have had 3 blood tests, two of which have shown my TSH level is high and my cholesterol is high. I am currently awaiting results of the 3rd test. Do you think I could be hypothyroid? Could these symptoms be fixed with medication? I just want to feel normal again.
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leewiz
replied on October 10th, 2008
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Are you currently working with a supervising doctor? It seems that these symptoms ARE indicating that an imbalance exists in your body.

If you suspect that you have a thyroid disease , you might consider further diagnostics such as a needle biopsy or thyroid function tests and scans.
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acwh1975
replied on October 10th, 2008
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Thank you. Yes, I am working with my doctor. I am awaiting the results from a 3rd blood test.
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leewiz
replied on October 10th, 2008
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Great ... please let us know the results. Did you see the section on treatment in the link I provided above?
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acwh1975
replied on October 10th, 2008
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Thank you very much. I have been enjoying reading all of the good information from the link you provided. It helps so much to be informed.
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leewiz
replied on October 10th, 2008
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I hear you. The National Library of Medicine (US Government site) is a really good place to find trusted and reliable information. Please let me know if I can help answer your exact questions...and let us know the results of your tests and doctors appointment.
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