It is my understanding that the doctors don't like to take out the parathyroid when they do a thyroidectomy because of it's close proximity to the vocal cords and/or voice box. I could be wrong but that is what I seem to remember having read at one point. Therefore, if I am correct, the parathyroid is now acting like your thyroid was?

10 years ago and you have been on the meds all that time? How do you feel? Were you hypo? Did you have a weight problem if you were hypo? I cannot believe all the trouble this one gland in my neck can cause. It affects so much of what we do.

I wish I had more info for you-take care
liza