6 months going for another check up

1nathaliakarina
1nathaliakarina Member Posts: 13
edited March 2014 in Thyroid Cancer #1
6 months ago had complete Thyroid removed. Currently on 250 mcg of Levothyroid. It took 5 months to get to normal levels. My TSH level is .35. Scared that cancer came back. Feel pain in my throat. Also, since it took such a long time to have my medicine leveled. Any advise.

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  • SuziSuz
    SuziSuz Member Posts: 3
    #2
    My advice is to communicate with your doctor and if you are not getting complete answers, then find another doctor! Are you getting your treating at a major medical center? Do they participate in teaching and research? Your doctor's job is to DIAGNOSE AND TREAT. Not to be evasive. As a nurse who is also a thyroid cancer patient, I can relate to your fears. However, I would like to convey some feelings of calm and also confidence so that you can continue with your treatment and subsequent healing process.

    I am going in for a follow up body scan in about a week. Have been on that darned low iodine diet, etc. , in preparation. Isn't that fun?
    One thing that has helped me feel much better is taking vitamins, that are prescribed by a doctor. Cataplex C, and seaweed capsules have especially seemed to help both my energy and my attitude.

    I wish you all the best on your healing journey.

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