Another Thyroid Thread.... (Redux)

[redrhodie]

(((Brandi))) I know this is hard, but try to focus on just the step in front of you. Good luck tomorrow! I hope you get answers and easy solutions.

I got an appt with the endo. Not until Feb, but I'm okay with that. She's well reviewed on Mary Shoman's list of best thyroid doctors, so that's encouraging.

Indy, I think you're making the right decision.

[Brandi]

Deep breaths and yoga then off for my ultra sound hubby is going with even though we are not supposed to get an answer till tomorrow or monday. Hoping tomorrow I don't want another long weekend last last weekend.

[Brandi]

so the tech pretty much said they will biopsy my thyroid. I saw the picture's and have to agree I would!. My one side is normal so I guess that is good but the other is 3 times the size. The tech said in her opinion it has been there a while. She could not see that happening over night unless there was some trauma that has caused a blood clot and it has burst. Don't want to speculate. But she said to not lose sleep over it. She has seen way worse and besides it is one of the easiest things to take care of.
Hubby took me out to lunch after to one of our fav places and he made me feel better. Promised he would step up to the plate and take care of things if I have to have an operation and if not he would still step up. I am not so scared now though I still don't have answers. Not sure why maybe because of the tech saying what she said. I know she is not a Dr but she does see this stuff all the time.

[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?

[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/

[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.