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07-24-2009, 11:39 PM | #1 | |||
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I received a phone call yesterday from my Endocrinologist. She had me take another Ultra Sound Scan of my Thyroid, and four Thyroid blood tests plus other blood work. I need to be on Thyroid medication she said.
I am officially Hypothyroid, low range she said. I am not sure what is wrong yet, a name for it, since I don't see her until the end of August. I don't know which test I failed. I have been having it scanned for four years, because I have nodules and a goiter, and choking on foods. I had a biopsy done on the biggest nodule 4 years ago, it was benign, TG, but kept growing. The mass is enlarged since last year. I am not sure on this years scan. One doctor wanted to remove half of my Thyroid, new one said no, never. I asked for a copy of my blood work. This is the first doctor who said no to me, that she wanted to discuss it first. I will have to wait until the end of August for the dx name. There are many types of Hypothyroidism, most MSer's get Hashimoto's disease, I think. Did I say I hate doctors? LOL My questions are: 1. How many of you have Thyroid problems and MS? 2. What are your symptoms? 3. What medication do you take for it? Thanks for any thoughts or ideas even if you don't have Thyroid problems.
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07-25-2009, 12:46 AM | #2 | |||
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I can't answer any of your questions, but I wanted to give you one of these
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Lady (07-25-2009) |
07-25-2009, 01:53 AM | #3 | |||
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Ahhhh Lady, I'm sorry. These darn autoimmune things never seem to arrive alone. I don't have any answers for you, but wanted to let you know someone else is thinking of you and praying for a good outcome........
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Lady (07-25-2009) |
07-25-2009, 08:50 AM | #4 | |||
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I didnt know most MSers get thryroid disease??
I have had mine scanned a few times, and have a few nodules, which they told me are perfectly normal in all people over 40. I have had numerous blood tests, and all come back normal. Sounds like your MD needs to explain herself. IM sorry I dont have any answers either, just wanted to you.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Lady (07-25-2009) |
07-25-2009, 09:25 AM | #5 | |||
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I have hypothyroidism and take Levothyroxine for it. I didn't have any sx that I noticed.....maybe I did and just attributed it to MS. I just take a little pill every morning and that's it. I really don't even notice I have it.
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07-25-2009, 02:39 PM | #6 | |||
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All I know is that since I started taking LDN (approaching 1 year now), I have less fatigue and my thinking feels clearer. Good luck, Lady!
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07-25-2009, 03:25 PM | #7 | |||
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They watch my thryroid too due to a nodule. So far no problems but they don't want to confuse any symptoms with MS.
I have also heard that thyroid issues are very common with MS.
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07-25-2009, 05:22 PM | #8 | |||
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i'm sorry i can't help with the thyroid Q's.
however, your records are yours legally. you may ask for copies of test results, a dr's dictation, anything. she can't deny you that. it's too bad that she found something wrong and won't discuss it with you until the end of aug. is this your pcp? if not, maybe your pcp could get the test results and talk to you sooner. keep us posted. good luck.
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07-25-2009, 07:51 PM | #9 | |||
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Sorry, ((((((((Lady))))))))
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Lady (07-25-2009) |
07-25-2009, 08:17 PM | #10 | |||
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I'm sorry about the additional dx Lady. I hope it's easy to deal with.
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