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partial thyroidectomy

Hi, I had surgery to have the left thyroid lobe removed along with a 5.2 cm nodule a week ago, there was no malignancy.  I had a lot of pressure in the area as well as trouble swallowing.  The swallowing has improved greatly but
I still feel pressure in the area especially  when I take deep breaths.  Any insight as to what might be causing this.  I have been of 25mg synthroid for a month and a half.
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A related discussion, Hello, was started.
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A related discussion, Hello! was started.
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It takes several weeks for the welling to decrease after surgery - usually by 6-8 weeks this swelling is resolved and the pressure/swallowing should improve.  Would ask your doctor if you really need synthroid and if that dose is adequate.
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