I know that my Vitamin D level was very low when my cancer was discovered. Past that, I don't know much about it. My husband is given a large dose every day of Vit D, but I'm not sure why.
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Terri asked a questionSkin Cancer - Melanoma
Vitamin D level
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cards7up
about 1 month agoYour doctor can do a blood test and see what your level is and recommend what you might need, if you do. You never want to get too much of anything, including Vit D.
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Terri asked a questionSkin Cancer - Melanoma
Jumping out of my skin with my thyroid
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legaljen1969
2 months agoSounds definitely like a dosage issue. I have had hypothyroidism since I was a small child. It doesn't seem to be common to have a lifelong thyroid issue, but I guess I had to do SOMETHING in this world to be different. LOL
Anyhow, I don't know specifically what you mean about "feeling crazy" but being more emotional than usual is often one of my signs that I need to get my thyroid levels checked. It sounds like your endocrinologist is on top of things and hopefully you be rechecked promptly at six weeks. Maybe they are just waiting to see how the current dosage pans out. That said, if you get where you feel any way that you are not comfortable, be your own advocate and insist on having your levels tested sooner.
Being under care of an endocrinologist should definitely help you stay on top of this. We all have to be our own advocate at times. Remember, it is called the "practice" of medicine for a reason. Doctors are not gods nor do they know everything. We know our bodies best and we know when something feels "off." I am terrible about letting myself second guess my instincts, but with my thyroid- since I am so used to my primary care doctors not believing me, I am all over them about testing. And I will say I probably have a 90% track record of being right. -
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Terri asked a questionSkin Cancer - Melanoma
Colon cancer question
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JaneA
4 months agoThis is a major surgery. It will probably take her a while to recover. Be patient with her, yet encourage her to try to sit up and walk if she can. Sitting up and walking help prevent blood clots in the legs - a pretty common complication of a surgery like this. Best wishes.
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po18guy
4 months agoAsk the medical team for suggestions, as they have probably dealt with something similar. Most facilities have patient and caretaker advisors and advocates who can be a wealth of knowledge.
After any surgery, infection and bleeding are the enemy. Thus, it is crucial to interact with the surgical team regarding any problems and to ensure that her temperature is monitored and meds are given on schedule.
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