re: Anybody here ever have/had Thyroid issues or cancer?

Even better is that he still didn't need Viagra at 84.

I was hyperthyroid at age 25. I also had an optic nerve that had compression (my term) and every time I had a new eye doctor they thought I had a brain tumor. At age 35, I started having rampant headaches and I was diagnosed with pseudotumour cerebri (brain pressures up as it would with a tumor, but there is no actual tumor).

During the course of that treatment, I started having Graves related eye issues. They have continued since that time (30 years ago). Most of the time my eyes don't have any issue other than dryness. I have had a couple of bouts of double visions combined with light sensitivity (went away with thyroid level management). I also have had a few issues where my eyes (mostly the right eye) don't track well (which is happening now). I'm going to get an infusion of Tepezza, which is for thyroid eye disease stemming from Graves.

While checking on the new thyroid eye disease issues, I had an MRI that revealed a benign, suprasellar meningioma (brain tumor) that is growing. It is between the optic nerve and pituitary gland. It gets to stay put until it grows to the point where it is interfering with either the optic nerve or pituitary gland. I have headaches almost every day (and I'm used to them so they don't usually bother me).

I had Hashimoto’s disease 3 years ago at 61 that has evolved into Grave’s disease. My mother got Graves’ disease in her 30’s and my daughter got it at 18. Both had their thyroid destroyed with radioactive iodine. My sister-in-law had thyroid cancer and had the gland surgically removed.

I never knew I had a problem until routine bloodwork revealed low hormone levels. I’ve also been diagnosed with a nodule. I don’t think I ever exhibited any of the usual symptoms of Hashimotos or Graves’ disease. My hormone levels are fine now with 5 MG of methamizole daily.

I had Hyperthyroidism/Graves,
Symptoms:
Trembling Hands
Atrial Fibrillation
Always Hot
Bulged eyes
Extreme weight loss
Extreme anger issues

Had thyroid cancer when I was 23ish

My dermatologist noticed my neck was BARELY perceptibly larger on one side

Hypothyroidism diagnosed in 2017. Never had any symptoms I would have complained about, but mentioned family history to my doctor during my first ever wellness visit at age 52 so he tested for TSH and I was high.

Two of my sisters had thyroid cancer, one at about age 18 and another about age 57, she was hypothyroid. Younger sister has hypothyroidism. My mother has a nodule on her thyroid they have been monitoring for a few years.

My hair has been falling out since college. I was always a weight gainer, though I have managed to be thin for a few years at a time at various times during my life, I was very fatigued at the time but I thought it was lingering affects from back surgery years ago, I would have never complained about it.

I am at a very high dose of Synthroid. It never really made a difference in how I felt. What did make a difference was a few years ago when I started taking supplements and then later when I returned to a low carb diet. Even with the Syntroid, and despite a marked decrease in appetite these last few years, I never lost any weight until I returned to low carb. If someone complaining of tiredness and pain asked my opinion, I would tell them to start with low carb. Also note, weight loss now is slooooow. I have been on low carb for a year. 13 years ago I lost more weight in half the time while being less strict, but unfortunately I broke discipline after my father died and gained everything back plus more.

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was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last week. Waiting for results as I type this. Surgery to remove thyroid and tumor this Friday. As of now we’re praying for best and that it’s not the aggressive type.

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Prayers for you! I hope your surgery is smooth and uncomplicated and that your recovery is comfortable as possible.

Have had hypothyroidism since 2003 after my first kid was born. First symptoms were being SUPER tired, cold no matter what, and hair falling out. Been on levothyroxine for 22 years now and have to get blood checked twice a year to make sure T4 levels are within normal range.