♦::♦:: WELCOME all New Members .. stop by to introduce yourself and we'll stop by to {{ wave }} hello ♦::♦::

[ChitChatNine]

Welcome to the Thyroid Community.  This is a community where I am certain you will give,get, share advice and knowledge and in the process of doing so you may very well even make a new friend or two!   There are so many members here that are able to share from their personal varied experiences through a solid community spirit . . . one that I am so pleased you have joined ...!

So post away .. and WELCOME!

Cheryl & Stella .. your Thyroid Community Leaders

[Nosonew]

Hi, I am Nosonew & I was recently dx with hyperthyroid. Still waiting on my antibody tests to come back to determine what type. The Endo I saw stated I either had Hasitoxicosis or Graves. So, I sit, wait and deal with what feels like heat stroke morning, day & night.

I am glad to find a place where people are actively talking about thyroid issues. I am sure I will learn much reading everyone's posts, experiences and suggestions.

[ChitChatNine]

Hi ... I have hyper symptoms that are oftentimes medicine induced from Synthroid .. on that dose for cancer surpression so I know how the hyper symptoms can feel!  Hang in there .. we are here to listen and give support as you await your test results  ...

So glad you stopped by this thread to intro yourself ... Cheryl

[MKlacza]

Welcome to our community!!

I underwent a total thyroidectomy 3/27/08 for suspicion of a few nodules.. came back benign, thank goodness!! Now I am on 125mcg of Synthroid and doing ok!!

This community has made me a much stronger and a wiser person on this disease and you know what?? I have made some pretty cool, sincere, sweet, strong, kindhearted, open hearted and most and formost PATIENT people here in this community!

I've made some friends for life!! I truly truly believe that!!!

Again welcome!!

MK

[stella5349]

Hello - just thought I add a quick one in - I am between two events today and tomorrow and can not post much until Friday.

Hope to answers some questions and welcome.

[jojo2008]

Hi .... I am new as of today and must say that I have already received 3 responses to my thyroid post. It seems as if people care in this forum. I am very happy I joined. (wave to you).

[ChitChatNine]

This is an extraordinary community FILLED with extraordinary members .... Thank you so much for joining and also for your kind comments .. we are here for you .... I've been offline today but will definitely catch up with things tomorrow ... so 3 responses with both CL's out of town today ... yes, I'm glad you joined!!!

Cheryl

[tisatenn2005]

Hello all. I went to the doc on Wed 4-16 for the fact that i was having palpatiation on tues all day. I have had them before but never all day long. I had no pain no tightness no breathing issues or dizziness at all. Doc said you have PVC. Im like uh ok. Then he ordered blood work. Thyroid came back 3.33 they said should be 4-5 i dnt understand what this means at all. Go in tomorrow for the results on more blood work. What can i expect please. Thank you very scared and nervous. Chrystal

[jax190]

hi i have just recently found this site and its great to read all you questions and replies it really helps you work things out and see your not alone  i had a great response to my question and lots of really knowledgeable people so thanks to all of you jackie

[AR-10]

Hello. My name is Bill, and I have thyroidaphobia. (*Wave*)

LOL!!


Hey, Chrystal, Tisatenn2005, If your TSH came back at 3.33, relax a little bit. That's not so bad. The lab range for TSH varies, and the high limit is somewhere between 3.0 and 5.5. Your TSH is a little high, but it goes up and down and maybe you are at a high point for some reason.

It should be 2.0 or less, but a retest may show it drops a little because of lab error the first time, or maybe you've been really sick.

You had more bloodwork done on your thyroid?
It will probably show your Free T4 a little low, but actually right in the middle of the lab range.
The doctor may have ordered antibody tests to see if you have any thyroid antibodies.

It might be transient thyroiditis, which is temporary, or nothing, or an auto-immune condition. You probably will not be put on medication. But you may.  

[RodeoQueen]

Hi all,
I am new and I wanted to say hi. Pardon my spelling!! LOL... I am from Utah like the Utahmomma. I am having a partial throidectomy May 5th. Lil nervous!!! But the FNA came back negative and has hyprechoic foci and calsifications so I needed to just have it out for my own peice of mind!! This seems like a great place to be and many of you have been there done that, I will post the results of my test so far later on.
WAVE to all!!!

Rodeo Queen Utah

[ChitChatNine]

Hello and WELCOME to the Thyroid Community!

Come stop by the TGIF Pub .. it's open to all ...

Keep posting .. May 5 will be here before you know it!

Cheryl - partial thyroidectomy 1/07

[RodeoQueen]

Hey thanks!!! I know May 5th I am sort of excited to know waht is going on and see if this is my issue for the last 10 years or so... Thyroids are not fun. The FNA did not hurt course I did not know he wanted to do it that day in the office, Three sticks and it was over. I am just not happy with them being in my neck seems like if they are not suposed to be there get em out! GRRR.
Rodeo Queen Utah

[ChitChatNine]

The area is MIND OVER MATTER .. that is what helped me .. more where it was than what it was CHeryl

[iunderstand69]

Hello.  I am new to the community.  My name is Sally.  I just had my thyroid removed in Dec. and am now hypo.  i am having a really, really hard time with everything and I was not prepared for all of this.  I have had horrible symtoms since my surgery and I am losing it!!  You all have helped me so much already!!

[stella5349]

Hello - I am Cheryl's helper in the board "stella"

I hope you find some answers you need here. This forum has been very good for me and the support of these friends (for me) has been wonderful.

Hope to see you on board alot

[iambellaluna]

I'm just starting this thyriod journey. I've been having problems with thyroid symptoms for about two years and finally put it together that my thyroid could be the issue. I've been researching it non-stop and stumbled upon this website—which by far is the best one out there for reliable information because I am currently untreated, I need something to help me cope with my symptoms.

I'm subclinical hypo, and just found this out in May '09. My GP won't treat me at all yet since my TSH is only a 4.89 and my FT4 was 1.33 (within the normal range). What is not normal are my slew of symptoms. I think I have every hypo symptom there is, including diminshed reflex response. I'm absolutely zapped. Additionally my right side of my neck is swollen 90% of the time.

My maternal grandmother was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in her early 30's and subsequently was hypo. She ended up having nodules which were really cancer. She has since had a TT. Upon talking with her she said "get thyself to an endocrinologist ASAP!" because back when she had issues her GP screwed around for a long time before finding her cancer. Anyways, I've booked myself an appoitment to see my grandma's endo...but it's not until July 20th. I'm nervous, scared, and hanging on by threads! But I'm elated to be getting real help with fixing my body. It's been haywire for too long!

Thanks for listening! :)

[ChitChatNine]

Hi --- most likley the Endo will get you the bloodwork you need.

WELCOME to our  Community!!!  I'm sure others will stop by and say hi, too!

C~
partial Thyoridectomy 1/07

[momz2busy]

Hi! I am Laura, I am a full time Mom of 4 beautiful babies ages 7-20, part time High School Instructional Aide and I run a Custom Bake Shop out of my home, for fun and $$!
I am 6 days post-op from a right-thyroidectomy due to a 2.0 cm hurthle cell neoplasm which we will hopefully know what it is on Fri. We found it because I had a 6 week cough and sore throat that wouldn't go away after 2  courses of anti-biotics, (no cold and no other symptoms) the nurse prac. felt the bump.  This forum has been nothing short of a LIFESAVER! You are all wonderful and kind and a wealth of information! Many hugs and love to all of you, and thanks for being here!!! Much love...Laura

[ikaika_anaki]

hi all!

i posted in another thread to introduce myself, so excuse my redundancy!

i'm in my late 20's and was diagnosed with graves disease recently. after a lot of thinking, talking with my fiance, researching, and talking more i opted for RAI and am about 1 week post treatment. this is the first place that i've found that is accepting of all treatment options and i feel welcome even though i just got started.

i'm alternately at peace with my decision and terrified of what my body is going through and what's to come. i work in public health and have been a fitness professional for about 8 years and the symptoms i've had have really gotten in the way of life. i can't run, it's hard to do activities i love, i get brian fog really bad, and oh the anxiety.

i'm just so happy to find a group of people who understand. thanks for being so welcoming!

[stella5349]

any help

let us know.

[oboelover]

I'm new to this community.  Sept 10th had a TT due to massive goiter on left side (size of a tangerine) and some nodules on the right.  Previous FNA negitive.  Good news is pathology report came back no cancer.  So now, 1 week post op and wondering if the Synthroid is working as it should.  I get more tired than usual.  I get cold and hot at the same time.   I'm fearful of gaining weight so I bought a good scale to weigh daily.... Glad I found this site to get insite from actual people who've experienced it, not just from the Dr.

[ChitChatNine]

HI and WELCOME .. you may want to repost the ? part in the forum in a new thread and get lots of answers!  So many of us may be able to give you some thoughts.  I had a partial almost 3 yrs ago.

C~

[jgleas]

I am very new to this form.  just diagnosed with hashimotos.  would like to talk to someone about lab results if they have time.

[ChitChatNine]

HI and WELCOME .. you may want to repost the ? part in the forum in a new thread and get lots of answers!  So many of us may be able to give you some thoughts.  I had a partial almost 3 yrs ago.

[chubbynovlawstudent]

hi everyone!   I'm 22 and was finally diagnosed and put on synthroid...turns out my old doc never spotted it in all the blood work over the past four years.  You all seem like wonderful people and I'm glad to have the support from you in addition to the partnership with my doctor and PA.

[ChitChatNine]

WELCOME to our Communty!  Pls. post your story!