[purplegirl]

I learned today that my thyroid is massive and moving into my chest cavity. I am scheduled to see a thoracic surgeon next week for what sounds like serious surgery. I am scared silly. I was wondering if there were any nutritional/herbal concoctions that I could start to help shrink this organ before surgery. Any suggestions or support is appreciated.

 

[purplegirl]

 

[supercrunch]

I don't have any advice for you...but I can sympothize.

My thyroid is enlarged also, and my endocrinologist is saying that it will probably need to be removed within a year or so (or the alternative is that they can essentially fry it using radioactive iodine). I am trying to put it off for a while if I can since I just had my colon removed. (yes...I suppose I am falling apart...)

I wish you the best of luck!

 

[purplegirl]

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Originally Posted by grace474 I don't have any advice for you...but I can sympothize. My thyroid is enlarged also, and my endocrinologist is saying that it will probably need to be removed within a year or so (or the alternative is that they can essentially fry it using radioactive iodine). I am trying to put it off for a while if I can since I just had my colon removed. (yes...I suppose I am falling apart...) I wish you the best of luck!

You're not falling apart! I sometimes feel the same way as I have many ailments. This one is frightening though cause my thyroid is so big. I am sending big hugs your way as well.

 

[supercrunch]

thanks, mama

let me know what you find out after you see the surgeon.

 

[member]

Are you hypo? Are your levels normal? My endo is hoping my nodules shrink as my levels are more normalized. For thyroid support, in general, coconut oil and a selenium supplement are helpful.

 

[purplegirl]

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Originally Posted by Selu Are you hypo? Are your levels normal? My endo is hoping my nodules shrink as my levels are more normalized. For thyroid support, in general, coconut oil and a selenium supplement are helpful.

Thanks mamas! I learned that I won't have to see the thoracic surgeon but rather a general surgeon. In some ways that is reassuring cause I surely didn't want to be cut down into my chest. I am still going to ask the surgeon about other ways to deal with this issue. In the meantime, I have started supplementing with coconut oil and selenium. Y'all have been helpful.