Does everyone get ultrasound or scan?

[julianna115]

Hi all,
I am new to the forum. It is such a great and supportive resource.  I am wondering if everyone has had a thyroid ultrasound or scan of some sort.  I was diagnosed 2 years ago with Hashi based on history of symptoms (very hyper for long time then hypo. and positive for antibodies.  Endo did exam with his hands palpating the thyroid, said it was typical of hashi, rubbery enlarged with cobblestone feel, but he never scanned it or u/s.  Should I get one since my thyroid is acting up again after being stable for 2 years?

[stella5349]

Its wise - especially in autoimmune thyroid issues but not something that should be done 100% of the time when only hypothyroid for example is the issue and not autoimmune Hashi's.

The scan provides a more indepth look at what the gland is like and how far distruction from Graves or Hashi's has done where blood labs can't see this at all.

You doctor sounds like he may be a well knowledable doc assuming he already did the Tpoab and TgAb tests to confirm Hashi's for sure. and in his experience placing his hands on the gland and feeling the structure could be something good in knowing if he has devoted himself to the condition and has lots of experience with this detail.

I think this doctors sounds great and surly sounds like if you have reserve on wanting to know more he would honor your request on just getting it for more piece of mind. The ultra sounds are more specific in seeing things and even though he gives you an incredible work up at your visits ( which many don't get) a scan could tell him more to.

[MANmom]

Yes, they can see a lot on an ultrasound.