How long can you live without a thyroid?

Someone I know had their thyroid removed due to medical reasons, and it made me curious. Since it regulates so many body functions, how long can you actually live without a thyroid gland?

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Anil Verma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

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Without a thyroid? As long as my doctor keeps giving me those magic little pills, I guess! Honestly, with proper medication, life is pretty much normal. The only downside is remembering to take the meds every single morning without fail.

Shanta Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Beta, if you mean after thyroid removal, then you can live a perfectly normal life with daily medication. I had my thyroid removed years ago and have been fine. Just remember to take your pills regularly; that's the main thing.

Consult a endocrinologist

Kunal Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Probably less time than I can live without sleep these days, haha! But seriously, if you take your medication daily, you can live a totally normal lifespan. Just gotta be consistent with those pills, even when your brain is half-asleep.

Priya Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

With replacement medication, you can live a full, normal life.

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Rohan Das Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Longer than I can live without WiFi, that's for sure! Jokes aside, if your thyroid is removed, with daily hormone replacement, you can live just as long as anyone else. It's a very manageable condition.