I just received another dx to add to the mix
 

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.

I can't answer any of your questions, but I wanted to give you one of these :hug:

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........:)

I didnt know most MSers get thryroid disease??:confused:

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 :hug: you.

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. :confused: I just take a little pill every morning and that's it. I really don't even notice I have it.

Me too. I was dxd with the hypothyroidism before I knew I had MS. So I blamed everything on it! :p

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! :hug:

thyroid
 

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.

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.

Sorry, ((((((((Lady))))))))

I'm sorry about the additional dx Lady. :hug: I hope it's easy to deal with. :hug:

Thanks for the good thoughts and your replies. :hug:

I guess I will have to wait for the end of August to get more information.

I thought more people have Thyroid problems with MS. Hmm

Four years ago when I have a C-spine MRI all the contrast went to the Thyroid. It was mentioned in the Impressions part of the Radiologist report.

The sizes of them, where located and the fact that they were solid. He suggested I see a Endo doctor and get a biopsy done of the largest one. I did. My Neuro sent me to one.

So for years I have been followed up since the biopsy. Since my last doctor wanted to operate because it grew, I got a second opinion, then this new testing. I seem to collect diseases and disorders. Many are auto-immune. Not uncommon to get more than one..or two..now three.

I will let you all know when I find out. She won't talk on the phone about it, she wants to discuss it with me. Then I can have a copy.
Thanks for listening. :)

:hug: They will get you fixed up right as rain soon! Don't worry and let us know what happens!