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I had my thyroid removed 06-18-14 and now going back on my meds today. how long will it take to feel better?
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Typically 2-3 months: but sometimes a little longer if the levels are taking longer to get balanced
Answered 9/29/2016
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Hi-dose 131-Iodine?: Hi. Sounds like differentiated (papillary or follicular) thyroid cancer from the looks of it. Did you just get high-dose 131-I? If they started you back on levothyroxine (LT4), it will take weeks or even months to feel better. I would give you T3 (liothyronine) for 3 weeks or so coinciding with starting back on LT4, to perk you up faster. Good luck with this!
Answered 7/28/2014
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