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

[KD9ER]

I'm so sorry to hear this news.  You and your family have been through so much.  I will be saying lots and lots of prayers for you all.  I really hope you get a good internist.  I found a great one so I'm sending lots of ((((good vibes)))) your way.  Please keep us updated.  You mean so much to us all, your input, support, guidance...well I just can't say enough.  Keep resting and take care of yourself.  We're all pulling for you!

-K

[mommy2two2008]

UHAH - I'm here for you hun - just saw this and I am so sorry I did not respond...prayer is coming your way with a title wave of great vibes too.  Love ya dear.

[Smilerdeb]

Hugs Utah.....

Take Care  xxx

[utahmomma]

Thanks all.  Guess it will be a fun conversation with the endo on Wednesday.  Oh, and I'm firing my internist (Doogie's replacement) and auditioning a new one on Friday.  We'll see how the new one responds to me *lengthy* medical history (tehehehe) and if he's going to be a team player or just get tossed on the heap of used doctors.

Off to put a heating pad on my very sore liver and take a pain pill.  Blah - I want my 18-year old body back (and mind!).

HUGS to you all and, again, THANKS!!

Love

Utah

[nissah46]

Sorry you have to go through this again.
Trish

[pep88]

So sorry Utah.  Hugs to you and your family.