Another Thyroid Thread.... (Redux)

[indysteel]

Brandi,

I'm glad you got through the ultrasound and that the tech was reassuring. Just take each step as it comes. I'm hopeful you'll be right as rain sooner rather than later. Nearly everything that can go wrong with your thyroid is very treatable.

[e3rdpower]

Nearly everything that can go wrong with your thyroid is very treatable.

This is an excellent point and very true. It can certainly be a pain in the arse from time to time, but it is treatable. Best wishes Brandi!

[Brandi]

It is amazing how many people have met just in the past week that have or had some thyroid issue in their life. I am glad there is so much support out there.
My biggest question that will never be answered is why this was not caught before it got to this stage. But then who knows? I have always thought I was very in tune with my body and even I didn't notice it!
I really want to thank you women for being there. For many years you have all been so supportive. And the collective knowledge is priceless!
Ok 1 question has anyone heard or know if eating curcifurous veggies can cause goiter growth. I just heard this but have a hard time believing such SUPER veggies can be bad for you if you have thyroid issues. I love all veggies and would hate to think I should stop eating them!

[Brandi]

Tomorrow I see the ent to talk about a biopsy. I would really like some answers. Is 3 weeks or more normal to find out what is wrong?

[indysteel]

Three weeks doesn't surprise me. It took about 7 weeks to get my Graves Disease dx, between the various tests I had and doctors I saw. Keep us posted and hang in there.

[redrhodie]

Three weeks from the time of biopsy is what I experienced with my breast. Those are long weeks. Try not to worry. You will be okay.

[Brandi]

Trying to keep my spirits up. My brain can get the better of me. I have moments of panic then come back to earth. Jan 7th i am having a biopsy. Then we go from there.

[Catrin]

{{{{Brandi}}}} Hang in there!

[Brandi]

Thank you. I am my own worst enemy for sure. And in light of what has happened on Friday I am very emotional. Hard not to be. I know anyone of those people would trade me right now. I need to keep things in perspective. On top of everything I got a touch of food poisoning on sat that did not hit me till after we went to a christmas party and never got sleep sat night. Wicked it was. I feel better now and slept like a log last night. So much so I snored my husband out of bed. I think this swollen thyroid has made me snore more then I normally do.
My best friend has the next week and half off so I am hoping we get some girlfriend time. That always helps.

[snapdragen]

Hi Brandi, here's a couple of links about thyroid and cruciferous veggies..

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA355093

http://www.livestrong.com/article/49...yroid-control/

[Brandi]

Thank you snap!

[ehirsch83]

I've been reading but been silent due to handling a new job and a new city.

::hugs::

I have a question for those on synthroid or the like.

I had my dosage dropped about 5(ish) weeks ago and am not about 7 weeks late on my period. Has anyone else dealt with this? (and no ,not pregnant). I had thyroid cancer back in 2003 and had a total thyroidectamy with partial parathyroid gland destruction.

[Brandi]

What is parathyroid?

[indysteel]

Brandi, most people have four parathyroid glands that are on the surface of the thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands control the calcium in your bloodstream.

[Brandi]

Had my biopsy today. Ok didn't enjoy that. First 3 needles I thought "Wow no big, don't know why some people were warning me about this". OMG the 4th almost made me jump out of my seat. I wanted to cry for a minute there. Came home and took a 2 hour nap after that. Woke up to my sweet kitty curled up in my arm pit. Felt better instantly. Hoping for results this week. Will post what happens.