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What Causes Chest Pain And Hot Flashes After Total Thyroidectomy ?

I had a total thyroidectomy about 6 weeks ago. After about 3 weeks taking levothyroxine, I started having chest pains, hot flashes, and swollen, bleeding gums. My TSH was normal at 1.4, but against my doctor s advice I began taking only half the prescribed amount. Chest pains and hot flashes went away, gums got better. Then new TSH was 37.86. Doctor wants to increase my Synthroid - increase causes me to feel anxious, hot, angry, and frustrated (and my bleeding gums got worse, too). Help - what can I do? Really don t like the way a higher dose of synthroid makes me feel.
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi,Thanks for consulting at HCM.
After total thyroidectomy you need lifelong thyroxine replacement.The dose adjustment is primarily based on improvement in symptoms.You should continue on current dose and repeat TSH after 3 months.
Hope it satisfies you.Get well soon.
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Looking forward to see you again at HCM.
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What Causes Chest Pain And Hot Flashes After Total Thyroidectomy ?

Hi,Thanks for consulting at HCM. After total thyroidectomy you need lifelong thyroxine replacement.The dose adjustment is primarily based on improvement in symptoms.You should continue on current dose and repeat TSH after 3 months. Hope it satisfies you.Get well soon. Never forget to rate the answer please. Looking forward to see you again at HCM.