Replied by Pam (Huntsville, Alabama) on 05/27/2009
I would suggest having your thyroid checked very thoughly. Had my tubes tied in 2004 and 2 years later was diagnosed with graves disease. I had also gotten no help from docs after repeated visits for hot flashes, trouble swallowing, severe mood swings, shortness of breath, heart palpatations, bright red on palms of my hands, and lots of other symptoms. I think that having my tubes tied resulted in loss of vital hormones and hormone shock and thus the downward slide. Worth checking out and if traditional doc wont help try a chinese medical doc or naturopath.
Please keep us posted, hope all goes well. PamReplied by Kitty (Brisbane, Qld Australia) on 06/30/2009
It is no surprise that there have been severe after effects after surgery involving anaesthetic - particularly with the thyroid. Anaesthetics contain fluoride - a well known enemy of the thyroid gland. I would recommend getting the advice of a naturopath for the best way to detox your body. In the meantime, try taking charcoal tablets to adsorb the toxins. Check that these won't interfere with any medication you are taking.Replied by Kelly (Nassau, Bahamas) on 09/15/2009
Hello Pam i hope you get to read this, a few months ago i had the exact symptoms as you and was required to do a test for thyroid. Thankfully i dont, but do you know that GERDS or acid reflux as it is commonly called mimics those exact symptoms? Have your doctor check you out for that,as there are a lots of home remedies that can help in this along with a lot of healthy life style changes. For the throat issues you can gargle warm salt water whenever it hurts and then drink some aloe juice at least every morning,this helps to heal whatever irritation there. I hope for the best.
