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On the subject of Thyroid we had this thread OCF thyroid thread

We have talked about this alot because it is a common long term post radiation side effect. The best idea on the subject came in the above postings, and that is to have your thyroid levels tested BEFORE you start radiation. Then you will know what levels are normal for you and if you develop Hypothyroid your Synthroid can be adjusted to get you back to your normal. Professionals feel the normal human range is .3 to 5 (TSH) the problem is if you were a 1 before treatments they might be happy if they get it back to say 5.5. I can tell you from my experience a difference of 2 is enough to make you feel worse.

Minniea, once you get your synthroid "balanced", you will feel better than you have in probably 6 months! smile

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.