recurrence - I *knew* it but still frustrating

[utahmomma]

Okay, I'm pounding my head against the wall.  I've suspected for quite a while that I was having another recurrence but the labs are in.

Here's my results August 20th:
TSH     .64
Tg        .2
TgAB:  0

Here's my results from yesterday:
TSH   4.93
Tg       .2
TgAB:  2

Aside from the (gasp) rapid climb in TSH even though I'm on stable meds and the still existent thyroglobulin (despite one round of RAI), here's another thing that concerns me (from ThyCa:)

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Serial TgAb Measurements: It is important for the laboratory to measure TgAb in every specimen sent for Tg measurement. This is both because a patient'ss TgAb status may change from positive to negative or vice versa, and also because the trend in TgAb values over time (i.e. 6 to 12 months) gives additional information on how well the tumor is responding to treatment. A trend down in TgAb levels overtime (years) is a good sign that treatment is effective. In contrast, an increase over time may be an early sign of a recurrence. When a patient has TgAb detected, it is not unusual to see a temporary rise in the TgAb level during the first six months following radioiodine therapy. This may even be a sign of the effectiveness of the treatment. Usually, TgAb values return to the original value or below after six months.
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I see Dr. McBaldy (my endo) on Wednesday to discuss when I go all nuclear again.  Sigh.   Yeah, it's depressing me and add to that the liver/bile duct pain (from the last RAI scan and scarring it caused) and I'm frustrated.  I'm betting the recurrence is in my liver (or maybe still in my head too) - guess we'll see.

Just wanted to vent.    Argh!!!!!

Utah

[AR-10]

Sorry to hear this, Utah.
I hope it turns out to be a minor speed bump.

[jolara]

Ohhhh, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this again. I pray all goes well and you get to feeling better soon. You are such a postive inspiration for us all here and in turn, I am sending healthy vibes your way followed with a great big cyber hug!

*hugs*

Jolara

[Me967]

So Very Sorry I have not been on here lately to be there for you my dear friend!  I hope and pray things work out well for you and that this will pass quickly for you so that you may be well again soon.  ((((((((HUGS))))))))    Amy.

[shellsa]

michelle here join the gang my mess is a mess thats fustrating too im hoping they get to bottom of this for both of us my best friend ;(

[Venora Moonwind]

I am sooo sorry sis. I am hugging you now and saying prayers for you. You are a rock for us here at the forum. We are rocks for you.  You are a fighter. We are fighiting with you.
Blessed Be
your friend Venora

[mw1943]

I am so so very sorry to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless.
Margie