Thyroid Problem???

tamis
tamis Member Posts: 33
edited March 2014 in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1
I am in remission for Hodgkins Disease and one of the many side effects that my doctor mentioned is a Thyroid problem. I was wondering if anyone out there has this? I am curious because for the past several days my face has been rather puffy, I've been very tired. I was wondering if anyone had any of these symptoms as well? thanks, Tami

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #2
    Tami:

    My thyroid was "fried" during radiation. My onc put me on Lyvoxl about six months ago. Although we are still trying to find the right dosage, it is helping with the bloating and fatigue. As your onc/doc to do a thyroid panel and they will be able to tell right away if you have a problem!! Take care, Susan
  • 36walter
    36walter Member Posts: 5
    #3
    I was diagnosed in 1977 and went into remission in 1978. I have been taking synthroid since 1979 when my thyroid problem was discovered. I had been tired all the time and that's how they started looking for something. Although I never had puffiness, I understand the thyroid problem is a common side effect. I go to Dana Farber in Boston for follow ups and there are other long term side effects as well.
    Hope this helps. And glad you made it!
  • kelli81
    kelli81 Member Posts: 2
    #4
    I have a thyroid problem, it is a hypoactive disorder. Did they tell you what the problem is? If you are interested I can tell you where to find some good information.
  • tamis
    tamis Member Posts: 33
    #5
    kelli81 said:

    I have a thyroid problem, it is a hypoactive disorder. Did they tell you what the problem is? If you are interested I can tell you where to find some good information.

    Thank you for your reply. Actually they found my problem not to be thyroid, but it's a blood clot in my chest. It's caused from a tumor that is pressing on my blood vessels. With my chemo I'm having now things should clear up! Thank you again for taking the time to answer my posts.
  • 18181818
    18181818 Member Posts: 2
    #6
    It has been 18 years since my diagnosis and this year is when I started taking medicine for thyroid problems.
  • 18181818
    18181818 Member Posts: 2
    #7
    36walter said:

    I was diagnosed in 1977 and went into remission in 1978. I have been taking synthroid since 1979 when my thyroid problem was discovered. I had been tired all the time and that's how they started looking for something. Although I never had puffiness, I understand the thyroid problem is a common side effect. I go to Dana Farber in Boston for follow ups and there are other long term side effects as well.
    Hope this helps. And glad you made it!

    Hello Walter, I to have been on synthroid since Jan. of this year but I can not tell that it is doing anything for me. How soon after you started taking it did you notice a difference in the way you felt. Thanks, donna

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