Johnswife - time varies for people when the thyroid, starts to lose function, it has a lot to do with where the radiation was delivered, and for how long. While this is a simple blood test to evaluate the levels or hormones being produced, just food for thought, if he is still non strong pain meds or coming off them, they can produce some significant chills.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.