anyone have trouble with thyroid

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sftfemme65
sftfemme65 Member Posts: 790
edited June 2014 in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Yesterday I recieved a shock.  I started my period after almost a year and a half.  It occurred to me on Monday that my hot flashes had stopped.  My doctor is testing my hormone levels but he is also checking my thyroid too.  I have been slowly gaining weight since chemo ended and I am more active and watching what I eat. 

Has anyone had any issues like this?

Teresa

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  • Lifestooshort
    Lifestooshort Member Posts: 159
    edited June 2009

    I had hot flashes/night sweats just prior to dx, thinking I was starting menopause early at the age of 41.  I've had my period all of 4 times since 2006, but the hot flashes have stopped.  And I'm gaining tons of weight.  Treatment destroyed my thyroid.  I have tried and tried to lose the weight but the only thing I'm losing is the battle.  :)

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  • Jo_Ann_K
    Jo_Ann_K Member Posts: 277
    edited June 2009

    I've been hypothyroid for nearly 40 years, but after radiation therapy, my thyroid levels dropped even lower and my medication had to be significantly increased. It's something I never realized could happen, but my astute OB/GYN insisted I have my TSH levels checked at my last visit.

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  • sftfemme65
    sftfemme65 Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2009

    Thanks for responding.  I haven't heard from the doctor yet with my lab results so I guess maybe monday.

    Teresa

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  • gramof4
    gramof4 Member Posts: 66
    edited June 2009

    Hi.  I ended chemo in April of 2007 and have steadily been gaining weight ever since.  I was hypothyroid before the chemo but weight was managable.  Now, it is uncontrollable and I seem to be gaining it all in my stomach/upper body.  I have not had a period since 2006. 

    Joyce

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