A woman’s healing journey after right lobe of the thyroid surgery and thyroid imbalance.
In 2020, a middle-aged woman began noticing subtle but disturbing changes in her body. Her once healthy skin started becoming dry, her lips cracked easily, her face lost its glow, and her legs felt parched. Her hair, which she once cared for dearly, began falling in bunches of about 200 strands every single day.
Each morning, when she looked into the mirror, the reflection reminded her of the swelling around her eyes, which lasted for at least an hour. Her nails were weak, breaking easily, and she had developed a habit of biting them in moments of anxiety. Along with this came mood swings, sudden anger, unexpected laughter, or tears without reason. Slowly, the weighing scale showed what she already feared: she had gained nearly 7 kilos in two years, despite not eating excessively.
Investigations
USG neck(08.11.23)
-The right lobe of the thyroid was not visualized.
(postoperative status)
- cervical lymph nodes with normal
morphology
HISTOPATHOLOGY REPORT (24.05.22)
-The section shows papillary carcinoma
- the tumor abuts the inked
Thyroid Profile:
Jul 2023: TSH 1.35
Nov 2023: TSH 2.128
Feb 2024: TSH 2.325
Past Medical History
Surgery: Right hemithyroidectomy (2022) for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid.
Histopathology: Confirmed papillary carcinoma, tumor abutting inked margin.
Medication: On Eltroxin/Thyronorm since surgery. Dose had been increasing gradually, starting with 25 mcg, increased to 50 mcg, then 100 mcg. By 2024, on 88 + 25 mcg daily, later adjusted between 88 and 100 mcg.
22 Feb 2024 Ms D.F visited Life Force Homeopathy Thane branch for seeking relief from her persistent symptoms despite being on allopathic medicines, her TSH value was increasing, and her dependence
on the thyroxine doses was increasing. She came not only with lab reports but with a heavy heart—hoping to find relief from her everyday struggles. Her thyroid history, surgical background,
and emotional state were considered together to design an individualized homeopathic treatment plan.
First Consultation (Feb–April 2024)
Chief concerns: extreme skin dryness, hair fall, swelling around the eyes, brittle nails, and mood swings.
Started on customized homeopathic constitutional treatment by Dr. Rajesh Shah, aiming to balance thyroid function and improve overall vitality.
Reported improvement in skin dryness and hair fall (reduced from 200 to 100 strands/day).
Follow-Up (May 2024): Stress and a recent marriage led to mood fluctuations and a relapse. Continued on homeopathy alongside allopathy.
Follow-Up (July 2024): Swelling around the eyes has reduced significantly. Hair fall remained (100/day), but TSH dropped (0.649).
Allopathic dose tapered from 100 mcg to 88 mcg.
Follow-Up (Sept 2024): Acne flare-up with increased hair fall (200–400 strands/day). Swelling around the eyes lasted only half an hour (earlier 1 hour). Menses remained regular.
Follow-Up (Oct 2024) Major milestone: Swelling around the eyes completely disappeared. Dryness persisted, hair fall 200/day, and mild menstrual delay was noted. TSH remained stable, patient on 88 mcg Thyronorm.
Follow-Up (Dec 2024): The patient experienced weakness, mood fluctuations, and dryness. TSH levels (0.528) showed stabilization compared to previous dips.
Based on homeopathic response and biochemical reports, thyronorm dose was reduced again to 88 mcg daily.
Conclusion:
This case highlights how Life Force Homeopathy complemented allopathic management in a complex thyroid case with a surgical history. Despite hemithyroidectomy and rising dependency on synthetic thyroxine, the patient experienced remarkable symptomatic relief and dose tapering of allopathic medicine.
- Case study written by Dr.Deepa Chandroth, an associate of Dr Rajesh Shah.