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Thyroid Swelling
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I have a pacemaker and take diuretics for fluid retention. I take a multi-vitamin which contains 100% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of iodine from kelp along with Levothyroxine for my thyroid. In the past two weeks, I have noticed that my thyroid is swollen in the morning upon awakening, but the swelling decreases a short time thereafter. I asked my endocrinologist about this and a scan was done of my thyroid and I was told that it was fluid buildup and I should cut down further on… read more

posted April 7, 2019
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My Dr says, chicken fish and turkey, no canned fruits or vegetables. I cook from scratch so can control more of that

posted May 21, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

There are salt substitutes in your local supermarket, I cant even tell the difference. Watch for salt(sodium) in processed foods.

posted April 25, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Strange. I would think that fluid intake should be decreased. Oh well, live and learn.
Have a good day! :)

posted June 9, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have to watch sodium, and my cardiologist said drinking more water, will keep my feet from swelling. Hope this helps.

posted June 8, 2019
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have fluid retention and I take a diuretic 20.mg a day and abstain from salt.

posted April 8, 2019

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