second operation after TT

[stoyan]

Hello everyone

Is a second operation necessary for residual thyroid after TT and high antibodies?

Maybe someone has already gone through this?

[greygoose]

Hi stoyan, welcome to the forum.

Which antibodies are you talking about? Why did you have a TT? I'm afraid we like to have all the details before venturing to say anything much.

[stoyan in reply to greygoose]

TT 2 years ago for Based's disease, 3 months after TT I felt bad and symptoms, after 1 year ultrasound, due to swelling around the incision. The result is a remnant/replica/ of thyroid. I take Tcaps137/weight 73 kg/. I tolerate it well.

[greygoose in reply to stoyan]

OK, so the antibodies are TRAB and/or TSI?

I don't know Tcaps, is that T4 only? Do you have any blood test results to share with us? How do you feel on that dose?

[helvella Administrator in reply to greygoose]

Tirosint as marketed in France.

TCAPS – capsule molle Lévothyroxine sodique

Licensee

IBSA Pharma SAS, Parc De Sophia-Antipolis, Les Trois Moulins, 280 Rue De Goa, 06600

Antibes

ibsagroup.com/subsidiaries/...

Links to one dosage:

PIL 100 (French) base-donnees-publique.medic...

SPC 100 (French) base-donnees-publique.medic...

[greygoose in reply to helvella]

OK, thank you. But I don't take T4 so am not aware of all the brands.

[helvella Administrator in reply to greygoose]

Not for one moment suggesting you would be aware.

And I have no idea why it isn't called Tirosint everywhere! Why TCAPS in France and only in France?

[stoyan in reply to helvella]

Tcaps/ Tirosint/made in Switzerland, with only gelatin, glycerin and water. 9 out of 10 patients tolerate it well, me too. Sold in Europe, USA, etc., under different names.

[helvella Administrator in reply to stoyan]

Yes!

But I'd want to know why not Tirosint everywhere?

Table of IBSA gel cap products and brand names in various countries

[stoyan in reply to greygoose]

T4 only

[Brightness14]

A good experienced surgeon should not leave anything behind apart from your parathyroids.

[stoyan in reply to Brightness14]

Yes, but it is possible, the ultrasound registers it, then is it operated again? My surgeon is retired and no one wants a second surgery.?

[Brightness14]

I agree, here in France they don't do part removal only whole.

Whatever the surgery, I always choose the most experienced one with plenty of operations done. Then hope for the best.

[stoyan in reply to Brightness14]

Anticorps anti-thyroperoxydase =12.97 UI/ml /norm less than 5.61/I thought there were no antibodies after TT 2 years ago?

[stoyan in reply to Brightness14]

Après TT, je prends Tcaps137 /12 evro/. FT3 et FT4 sont normaux Je me sens très bien.

[Brightness14]

I really don't know anything about antibodies I only had my thyroid removed for cancer.

What a shame for you I hope everything goes well for you soon.

[Brightness14]

Can you give your exact latest blood test results for TSH, FT4, FT3 and include the ranges please. There isn't a normal as such just what keeps us well, we are all different. There should then be more replies for you. Are you living in France? We are here to help.

[Brightness14]

I forgot what is 12 evro please

[helvella Administrator in reply to Brightness14]

I read that as 12 euros.

[stoyan in reply to Brightness14]

12 euros cost for 1 month Not refundable in France.

[stoyan in reply to Brightness14]

Tirosint = T4

[Brightness14]

Oh I see it now what a chump, thank you. I now I only have the sight in one eye and an ongoing ear tumour but really, showing my age now.

[Brightness14]

I have an exemption here in France because I have no thyroid all my medications, scans, operations, GP visits etc.etc. are free.