Help with Results

[jaboyt]

My ultrasound results were: The thyroid is diffusely heterogeneous in echotexture with the right thyroid lobe measuring 4.4 cm in length x 1.5 cm AP x 1.3 cm respectively.  No focal lesions are identified.  The isthmus is mildly thickened and measures 3mm AP.  The thyroid gland is mildly hyperemic.  

I am really getting no help from the VA.  I went to a military doc for help to get this test done.  Now they want me to wait for a month to see a doc to go over results.  This is nerve racking.  Can anyone help?

[jaboyt]

They are to worried about the ways they can fatten their wallets, and new promises to break to get re-elected.  It took me changing PCM's to get a doc to do further testing.  I went from hearing that I was fine on the meds I was on to I may need to get my thyroid removed in the future.  Hense the fact why I came here to hopefully find further help.  I sent a message to the doctor on here also but, the story of my life, NO ANSWER!!!

[MANmom]

Don't you just love that Naval socialized medicine?  I am out west...you know where and I am awaiting RAI for cancer of the thyroid which usually takes only 4-5 weeks...I have to wait SEVEN!  Seven weeks of Hypo Hell...hope you all are paying attention to what is happening on Capital Hill!

[Smilerdeb]

Looks like you need an increase...probably to 62.5mcg daily although check with your Endo/Doc first.
Go slowly on the increases.

[jaboyt]

My TSH was .38 then three weeks later it was 4.45.  (Normals .34-4.82)  This is all while on levothyroxine.  Thyroperoxidase Ab was 33(H)  (Normals showed 0-20)
But I am on levothyroxine 50mcg.  For an already diagnosed hypothyroid.

[Smilerdeb]

You have an inflammed thyroid and should be tested for Graves or hashi's which are Autoimmune Diseases.
Do you have lab results?