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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
What is wrong with me?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
What is wrong with me?
by kimmy4sofar, Jun 14, 2007 12:00AM
I have been seeing doctor's and endo's since my first pregnancy in 1994. I became hyperthyroid during my pregnancy and after it for a few months then I go hypothyroid. Have been tested and they feel my symptoms mimic Hashi's disease but do not really have it. I have never been medicated as my levels above just above or just below and my symptoms are not severe (just inconvenient).
Currently I have a goiter the size of a plum with multiple nodules but they are not worried about it and say I should have it ultrasounded every 2 or so years. Also I am to do bloodwork on my regular checkups or if I become pregnant. This last pregnancy I did go to the hyper state but they could not fit me into the endo's appointments so it was forgotten.
Why I am worried???? I have an weird burning/pressure feeling on my neck and my thyroid/goiter area has become sore. I just had blood work done but will not know the results until next week. I also have pernicious anemia and receive B12 injections.
Everytime I turn around they seem to make my problem seem like it is nothing to be concerned about. My grandfather had his thyroid removed at 19 and my mother is also hypothyroid.
HELP ME!
Currently I have a goiter the size of a plum with multiple nodules but they are not worried about it and say I should have it ultrasounded every 2 or so years. Also I am to do bloodwork on my regular checkups or if I become pregnant. This last pregnancy I did go to the hyper state but they could not fit me into the endo's appointments so it was forgotten.
Why I am worried???? I have an weird burning/pressure feeling on my neck and my thyroid/goiter area has become sore. I just had blood work done but will not know the results until next week. I also have pernicious anemia and receive B12 injections.
Everytime I turn around they seem to make my problem seem like it is nothing to be concerned about. My grandfather had his thyroid removed at 19 and my mother is also hypothyroid.
HELP ME!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
With this history, you likely have a goiter with chronic autoimmune inflammation (ie, like Hashimotos) -- if it is causing persistent symptoms, then surgery to remove it may need to be considered.
