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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
Abby, Have they done an MRI? Specifically, a pituitary MRI? Could she have a pituitary adenoma wreaking havoc?
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Annie, you're good. I'm in awe. Yes, her doctor ordered the MRI looking for a TSH-producing pituitary nodule or whatever. It's scheduled for Tuesday.
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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
Is your daughter on any birth control pills (not trying to get too personal!). Sometimes regulation of other hormone levels can help.
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Well, when her first thyroid test last fall came back normal, we thought for a while it was PMDD (wicked PMS) because it does seem to be worse according to her cycle. Tried birth control pills for a while, but they didn't help. or made it worse.
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I'm sorry she is suffering so much. Have they done an ECG to make sure these changes aren't adversely affecting her heart?
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Yup, EKG and echo, because before the tests started coming back abnormal (she tested hyper briefly) they couldn't explain her heart racing.
Well, Annie, thank you. I feel much better now. If her doctors are actually living up to the AnnieB3 standard of care, then I
know she's in good hands! Not only that, she has me to take care of her, and I have some experience in this medical-mystery-leave-no-stone-unturned-research-and-grueling-persistence game!
I really do feel better. Thanks.
Abby