Stupid Medication

As we all know, the stupid medication is one of the most difficult things to figure out after surgery and is an ongoing struggle! 
At the hospital-
You'll probably have to take calcium after you have your thyroid is removed. This is because the parathyroid glands shut down from the trauma.  Hopefully your fuction comes back soon, so you don't have to swallow any more horse pills!  Unfortunately for me, I lost all parathyroid function for good. More to come on that in my blog named : Stupid Hypoparathyroid Disorder

You'll have to take synthroid or some sort of synthetic thyroid hormone.  You will also take blood tests regularly to ensure you are getting the correct dose because if it is a little off, you could experience hypo or hyperparathyroid systems and those are not fun!  Tired, Sleeplessness, Brain Drain, Dry Skin, Depression are just a few. 

Now, if all you have to take is Synthroid, consider yourself lucky!
I have to take care of my Hypoparathyroid disorder with even more meds!
Calcitriol- A Vitamin D Supplement in it's processed form, to help your body absorb calcium
Hydrochlorothiazide- To help your kidney's flush out any excess calcium, so that you don't get painful Kidney stones!
Calcium - Lots and Lots of calcium, taken at least 4 hours after your thyroid hormone pill. 
I've tried a few forms: Tums, Caltrate, Calcium without V-D, calcium with V-D.
My favorite? Nature Made Liquid Softgels by a landslide! I'm telling you, they go down easy and they have 600mg per pill + some added V-D, which you need even if you are taking Calcitriol.

All of this medication is crazy!  But, it keeps you alive and healthy.

So, how do we deal? You have to be your own advocate people! 
Sometimes I just feel crappy, so, I call my doctor and request a blood test.
Do I like blood tests? Hell no!  But I sure feel better when my meds are right.