Thyroid Ultrasound

[AngelaPav]

Hello.
I just had an ultrasound procedure on my thyroid yesterday. I know that the technician is not allowed to say anything if they think they see something and are supposed to stay calm and show no emotions, so I didn't ask. I did notice a few things though.

It was a new machine so her and about 3 other people were watching over her and showing her the different ways you can view what you're looking at and changing the contrast. While she was showing another technician how much different it was than the older machine they used, she said "she has a good gland to look at, it's about twice the size of mine".

Also, while watching the ultra sound, I realize that when they take pictures, they use those little crosses to locate something. Would they use those to locate the thyroid or would that be locating a mass on the thyroid?

Just a little curious. I'm sure my results will be coming back soon here within the next few days.

Thanks!

[AngelaPav]

Ok thank you.

I'm going back next week for more blood work because I'll be done with my Vitamin D, so I will ask those questions and ask for copies of my labs.

[Barb135]

Yes, vitamin D can cause fatigue, as well.  There are several things that can cause vitamin D deficiency; not spending enough time in the sun is a major cause.  Due to the long, cold winters, many people in the northern part of the country are deficient in vitamin D.

There is an anemia associated with B12 deficiency..... it's called Pernicious Anemia.  That's what I have and it causes horrible tiredness.

There's also iron deficiency anemia, which is most likely what was tested first.  Many doctors don't think to test B12.

Do you have copies of any of your labs?  You should always get copy for your records, whenever you have blood work done.

[AngelaPav]

I'm not entirely sure of everything that I've been tested for. I just know that every time I go in there, I complain that I'm tired.
Last time I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency which they said could contribute to my fatigue. They prescribed me 50,0000 units twice a week for 4 weeks. I have one week left and I don't feel a difference. I'm curious as to why I even have a Vitamin D deficiency.

I'm sorry of my ignorance, but does testing vitamin B12 associate with being anemic? If that's so, that is one of the very first things he tested about 9 months ago.

[Barb135]

Have you had your actual thyroid hormones tested? If those are too low in the range, you will feel horribly tired.

Also, have you had vitamin B12 tested.  Prior to being diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia, I had the most unimaginable fatigue.  I'd sit at stop lights and wish the light would stay red longer so I could take a nap. I actually dozed of a few seconds on the way home from work, one day. That scared me so bad, I called in sick the next day.

[AngelaPav]

Thank you for your comment.
I called my doctor office and they said that my ultrasound came back negative..
Which is good news, but on the downside I feel like my fatigue is oppressively getting worse and there's nothing much else to check and to change.
My doctor prescribed me Provigil when he listened to me say how crazy tired I was at work, hardly being able to stay awake at my desk. That was about 2 weeks ago and my insurance company will not cover it because I do not have narcolepsy or anything that Provigil is normally prescribed for.My doctor is still working on getting it to go through.

So, in the mean time I suppose every thing will stay the same as it is.

Thanks for the concern!

[Barb135]

A swollen thyroid goes hand in hand with either Hashimoto's or Graves.  

Those little crosses are used to measure the size of each lobe of your thyroid, as well as the isthmus and whatever nodules, if any, you might have.  

Most of us have nodules on our thyroid and they are usually nothing to be concerned about.