Thyroid Disorders Community

This patient support community is for discussions relating to thyroid issues, goiter, Graves disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, metabolism, parathyroid, pituitary gland, thyroiditis, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

Ask a question

1 - 6 (of 51458) questions

Is something wrong with my thyroid?

Whtshot

I am a 25-year-old white female and I weigh about 178 lbs. I have been struggling with impressive weight gain, low libido, bloatedness, g...

1 answer

Medicine or Hashimotos causing Skip Heart Beats

jackiejames

I hope someone could give me an idea of what is going on... I've been dealing with this well over a year. I was tested by PCP in 2016 ...

8 answers | 15 comments

Has anyone had difficulty swallowing when taking pills?

jmidlife

I have had Hashimoto's for many years. (I do not have a goiter) Recently, I have had difficulty swallowing when taking Synthroid. It fe...

Do I have Hashimotos?

bwinkler27

I have been chronically ill for several years now. Frequent respiratory and gastro infections. My primary ordered a CBC and CMP earlier t...

5 answers | 1 comment

Gained 10 lbs in 1 month on desiccated thyroid

Jenn1302

I've had Hashomoto's for 8 years and 8-9 months ago my thyroid went out of whack. I experienced strange symptoms, such weight gain, palpi...

25 answers | 37 comments

What is the The best way to “fire” my current endocrinologist?

40mills

This doctor has consistently kept my thyroid levels so low that I feel very Hypo. Also he will not listen when I try to explain. He tal...

10 answers | 21 comments

Ask a Question

Barb135

gimel

Red_Star

Queensland, Australia

flyingfool

Learn About Top Answerers

VISUAL SNOW UPDATE: 2018

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

04/18

2018 General Information on Dry Eyes-Now known as Ocular Surface Disorder

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

03/18

TMJ – What a Pain in the Neck! “Elegant Ecology”

Hamidreza Nassery , DMD, FICOI, FAGD, FICCMO

01/18

Popular Resources

Radiation Exposure FAQs

We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure

When Your Thyroid Malfunctions

Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them

MedHelp Crisis Resources

A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.

A Peek Inside: 5 Amazing Fetal Development Photos

Here’s how your baby’s growing in your body each week.

Don't Believe These 10 ADD/ADHD Lies

These common ADD/ADHD myths could already be hurting your child

Fitness Exercises at Home

This article will tell you more about strength training at home, giving you some options that require little to no equipment.