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leg cramps after thyroid removel

Posted by Helen on September 09, 2003 at 15:46:56:

My sister had thyroid surgery about 4 months ago,she has had painfull leg cramps. Dr. has her on synthroid, and vitamins. Has her blood checked often, no help, please Dr. Stoll, what can she do, she is 70. Thanks,



Re: leg cramps after thyroid removel

Posted by Sally on September 09, 2003 at 17:33:05:

In Reply to: leg cramps after thyroid removel posted by Helen on September 09, 2003 at 15:46:56:

I had many muscle problems after being place on Synthroid. My endo would not admit that Synthroid or even the thyroid had anything to do with it but after switching to Armour Thyroid I think it made a big difference. Your thyroid gland has a great impact on the activity of smooth muscles.

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Re: leg cramps after thyroid removal (Parathyroid?) (Archive.)

Posted by Walt Stoll on September 10, 2003 at 07:38:27:

In Reply to: leg cramps after thyroid removel posted by Helen on September 09, 2003 at 15:46:56:

Hi, Helen.

One of the serious complications of thyroid surgery is inadvertant removal of the parathyroids which can be imbedded within the back side of the thyroid. This would cause serious problems and these symptoms would be the first.

You need to go with her to the doc and ask him to check her parathyroid function.

Let us know what you learn.

Walt

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