Re: New Member - F, 57, Dallas, Have Nodule - Need Doctor & Info!

[Guest guest]

Fibromyalgia and high blood pressure can both be symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Some folks who do not do well on a T4 med do much better on Armour or other desiccated thyroid.

Issues which can cause thyroid hormone intolerance might include low ferritin (storage iron), low cortisol. S*E*X* hormones may also play a role.

There is no endo in the DFW area that we recommend.

>> Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but otherwise in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5" / 190) but have been for years and not big on exercise.> > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH was high normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I started getting palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my TSH had dropped to 0.02. Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has stayed in 3's & low 4's since.> > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist. Had ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was still there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow up.> > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & truthfully I had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this week & she felt it. Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there just a tad larger. > > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is complex. > > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be biopsied. > > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in Dallas & disliked both of them.> > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.> > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they send you somewhere? > > I guess I am of the "if I ignore it maybe it will go away" & "if nothing has happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it".> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.> > Thanks.>

[Guest guest]

Fibromyalgia and high blood pressure can both be symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Some folks who do not do well on a T4 med do much better on Armour or other desiccated thyroid.

Issues which can cause thyroid hormone intolerance might include low ferritin (storage iron), low cortisol. S*E*X* hormones may also play a role.

There is no endo in the DFW area that we recommend.

>> Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but otherwise in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5" / 190) but have been for years and not big on exercise.> > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH was high normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I started getting palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my TSH had dropped to 0.02. Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has stayed in 3's & low 4's since.> > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist. Had ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was still there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow up.> > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & truthfully I had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this week & she felt it. Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there just a tad larger. > > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is complex. > > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be biopsied. > > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in Dallas & disliked both of them.> > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.> > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they send you somewhere? > > I guess I am of the "if I ignore it maybe it will go away" & "if nothing has happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it".> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.> > Thanks.>

[Guest guest]

So if there are no recommended doctors in Dallas area, how does one get treated

or evaluated? Particularly what do I do about the nodule & biopsy? Thanks,

> >

> > Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but

> otherwise in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5 " / 190) but have been

> for years and not big on exercise.

> >

> > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH

> was high normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I

> started getting palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my

> TSH had dropped to 0.02. Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has

> stayed in 3's & low 4's since.

> >

> > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist.

> Had ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was

> still there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow

> up.

> >

> > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam &

> truthfully I had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this

> week & she felt it. Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there

> just a tad larger.

> >

> > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is

> complex.

> >

> > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be

> biopsied.

> >

> > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in

> Dallas & disliked both of them.

> >

> > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he

> recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.

> >

> > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do

> they send you somewhere?

> >

> > I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if

> nothing has happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

> >

> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

So if there are no recommended doctors in Dallas area, how does one get treated

or evaluated? Particularly what do I do about the nodule & biopsy? Thanks,

> >

> > Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but

> otherwise in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5 " / 190) but have been

> for years and not big on exercise.

> >

> > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH

> was high normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I

> started getting palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my

> TSH had dropped to 0.02. Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has

> stayed in 3's & low 4's since.

> >

> > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist.

> Had ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was

> still there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow

> up.

> >

> > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam &

> truthfully I had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this

> week & she felt it. Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there

> just a tad larger.

> >

> > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is

> complex.

> >

> > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be

> biopsied.

> >

> > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in

> Dallas & disliked both of them.

> >

> > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he

> recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.

> >

> > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do

> they send you somewhere?

> >

> > I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if

> nothing has happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

> >

> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

There are recommended doctors, it is just that none of them are endos. Unless and until you need RAI, you do not need an endo. One doc who has been very good about managing nodule/thyroid cancer patients is Elmore in Irving.

> > >> > > Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but> > otherwise in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5" / 190) but have been> > for years and not big on exercise.> > >> > > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH> > was high normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I> > started getting palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my> > TSH had dropped to 0.02. Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has> > stayed in 3's & low 4's since.> > >> > > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist.> > Had ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was> > still there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow> > up.> > >> > > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & > > truthfully I had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this> > week & she felt it. Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there> > just a tad larger.> > >> > > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is> > complex.> > >> > > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be> > biopsied.> > >> > > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in> > Dallas & disliked both of them.> > >> > > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he> > recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.> > >> > > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do> > they send you somewhere?> > >> > > I guess I am of the "if I ignore it maybe it will go away" & "if> > nothing has happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it".> > >> > > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.> > >> > > Thanks.> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

There are recommended doctors, it is just that none of them are endos. Unless and until you need RAI, you do not need an endo. One doc who has been very good about managing nodule/thyroid cancer patients is Elmore in Irving.

> > >> > > Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but> > otherwise in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5" / 190) but have been> > for years and not big on exercise.> > >> > > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH> > was high normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I> > started getting palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my> > TSH had dropped to 0.02. Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has> > stayed in 3's & low 4's since.> > >> > > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist.> > Had ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was> > still there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow> > up.> > >> > > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & > > truthfully I had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this> > week & she felt it. Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there> > just a tad larger.> > >> > > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is> > complex.> > >> > > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be> > biopsied.> > >> > > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in> > Dallas & disliked both of them.> > >> > > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he> > recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.> > >> > > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do> > they send you somewhere?> > >> > > I guess I am of the "if I ignore it maybe it will go away" & "if> > nothing has happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it".> > >> > > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.> > >> > > Thanks.> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Thank you. I appreciate this info.

>

>

> Hi --

> I don't have any doc recommendations for you but wanted to reassure you about

the biopsy. I have nodules and have had fine needle biopsies of these nodules,

not a big deal at all. My endo did the biopsy in his office with an ultrasound

to guide placement of the needle. It really is a fine needle, meaning it's

really thin, there was no pain involved and I drove myself home right after the

procedure. Good luck to you and hope you find a doc you like.

> Debrah

>

> --- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups , " mhbane " <mhbane@> > > I am

terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they send you

somewhere?

> >

> > I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if nothing has

happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

> >

> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you. I appreciate this info.

>

>

> Hi --

> I don't have any doc recommendations for you but wanted to reassure you about

the biopsy. I have nodules and have had fine needle biopsies of these nodules,

not a big deal at all. My endo did the biopsy in his office with an ultrasound

to guide placement of the needle. It really is a fine needle, meaning it's

really thin, there was no pain involved and I drove myself home right after the

procedure. Good luck to you and hope you find a doc you like.

> Debrah

>

> --- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups , " mhbane " <mhbane@> > > I am

terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they send you

somewhere?

> >

> > I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if nothing has

happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

> >

> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Additional Stats:

I got my labs faxed to me this morning as my internist is leaving for vacation:

Glucose: 110 high

Triglycerides: 248 very high & HDL (good cholesterol): 35 low (was 44 a year

ago) but overall cholesterol is 170 & LDL is 85

Vitamin D: 9.7 way low (not tested before)

TSH: 6.47 way high (was 3.4 a year ago)

T4: 7.7

C-Reactive Protein: 5.22 high

How do - or do these - relate to nodule?

Thanks.

--- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups

> Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but otherwise in

fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5 " / 190) but have been for years and not

big on exercise.

>

> About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH was high

normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I started getting

palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my TSH had dropped to 0.02.

Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has stayed in 3's & low 4's since.

>

> In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist. Had

ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was still

there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow up.

>

> Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & truthfully I had

forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this week & she felt it. Sent

me for another ultrasound & it is still there just a tad larger.

>

> In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is complex.

>

> Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be biopsied.

>

> I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in Dallas &

disliked both of them.

>

> Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he

recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.

>

> I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they send

you somewhere?

>

> I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if nothing has

happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

>

> Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

>

> Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

Additional Stats:

I got my labs faxed to me this morning as my internist is leaving for vacation:

Glucose: 110 high

Triglycerides: 248 very high & HDL (good cholesterol): 35 low (was 44 a year

ago) but overall cholesterol is 170 & LDL is 85

Vitamin D: 9.7 way low (not tested before)

TSH: 6.47 way high (was 3.4 a year ago)

T4: 7.7

C-Reactive Protein: 5.22 high

How do - or do these - relate to nodule?

Thanks.

--- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups

> Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but otherwise in

fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5 " / 190) but have been for years and not

big on exercise.

>

> About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH was high

normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I started getting

palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my TSH had dropped to 0.02.

Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has stayed in 3's & low 4's since.

>

> In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist. Had

ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was still

there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow up.

>

> Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & truthfully I had

forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this week & she felt it. Sent

me for another ultrasound & it is still there just a tad larger.

>

> In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is complex.

>

> Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be biopsied.

>

> I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in Dallas &

disliked both of them.

>

> Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he

recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.

>

> I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they send

you somewhere?

>

> I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if nothing has

happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

>

> Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

>

> Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

Additional Stats:

I got my labs faxed to me this morning as my internist is leaving for vacation:

Glucose: 110 high

Triglycerides: 248 very high & HDL (good cholesterol): 35 low (was 44 a year

ago) but overall cholesterol is 170 & LDL is 85

Vitamin D: 9.7 way low (not tested before)

TSH: 6.47 way high (was 3.4 a year ago)

T4: 7.7

C-Reactive Protein: 5.22 high

How do - or do these - relate to nodule?

Thanks.

--- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups

> Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but otherwise in

fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5 " / 190) but have been for years and not

big on exercise.

>

> About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH was high

normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I started getting

palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my TSH had dropped to 0.02.

Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has stayed in 3's & low 4's since.

>

> In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist. Had

ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was still

there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow up.

>

> Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & truthfully I had

forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this week & she felt it. Sent

me for another ultrasound & it is still there just a tad larger.

>

> In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is complex.

>

> Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be biopsied.

>

> I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in Dallas &

disliked both of them.

>

> Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he

recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.

>

> I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they send

you somewhere?

>

> I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if nothing has

happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

>

> Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

>

> Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

Someone asked me what the ranges were on my tests but I can not find their

message:

Glucose: 65-99 mine was 100

Triglycerides: 0-149 mine was 248

HDL: >39 mine was 35

VLDL: 5-40 mine was 50

Vit D: 32-100 mine was 9.7

TSH: 0.450-4.500 mine was 6.47

CRP: 0.00-3.00 mine was 5.22

T4: 4.5-12.0 mine was 7.7

Thanks

>

>

>

> Additional Stats:

>

> I got my labs faxed to me this morning as my internist is leaving for

vacation:

>

> Glucose: 110 high

>

> Triglycerides: 248 very high & HDL (good cholesterol): 35 low (was 44 a year

ago) but overall cholesterol is 170 & LDL is 85

>

> Vitamin D: 9.7 way low (not tested before)

>

> TSH: 6.47 way high (was 3.4 a year ago)

>

> T4: 7.7

>

> C-Reactive Protein: 5.22 high

>

> How do - or do these - relate to nodule?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

> --- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups

>

> > Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but otherwise

in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5 " / 190) but have been for years and

not big on exercise.

> >

> > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH was high

normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I started getting

palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my TSH had dropped to 0.02.

Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has stayed in 3's & low 4's since.

> >

> > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist. Had

ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was still

there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow up.

> >

> > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & truthfully I

had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this week & she felt it.

Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there just a tad larger.

> >

> > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is complex.

> >

> > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be biopsied.

> >

> > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in Dallas

& disliked both of them.

> >

> > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he

recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.

> >

> > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they

send you somewhere?

> >

> > I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if nothing has

happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

> >

> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Someone asked me what the ranges were on my tests but I can not find their

message:

Glucose: 65-99 mine was 100

Triglycerides: 0-149 mine was 248

HDL: >39 mine was 35

VLDL: 5-40 mine was 50

Vit D: 32-100 mine was 9.7

TSH: 0.450-4.500 mine was 6.47

CRP: 0.00-3.00 mine was 5.22

T4: 4.5-12.0 mine was 7.7

Thanks

>

>

>

> Additional Stats:

>

> I got my labs faxed to me this morning as my internist is leaving for

vacation:

>

> Glucose: 110 high

>

> Triglycerides: 248 very high & HDL (good cholesterol): 35 low (was 44 a year

ago) but overall cholesterol is 170 & LDL is 85

>

> Vitamin D: 9.7 way low (not tested before)

>

> TSH: 6.47 way high (was 3.4 a year ago)

>

> T4: 7.7

>

> C-Reactive Protein: 5.22 high

>

> How do - or do these - relate to nodule?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

> --- In Texas_Thyroid_Groups

>

> > Hi - I am a 57-year old woman in Dallas who has fibro and HBP but otherwise

in fairly decent health. Overweight (5'5 " / 190) but have been for years and

not big on exercise.

> >

> > About 8 years ago as menopause was starting, I was told that my TSH was high

normal and was put on low dose Levoxyn. After a few months, I started getting

palpitations and ultimately ended up in emergency as my TSH had dropped to 0.02.

Decided then to stay off any meds. TSH has stayed in 3's & low 4's since.

> >

> > In 2005, a small nodule was found in my neck by at the time internist. Had

ultrasound. Told to monitor. Saw same doctor again in 2007. It was still

there. Did another ultrasound & no change so never did any follow up.

> >

> > Changed internist in 2009. She did not find it during exam & truthfully I

had forgotten about it but went for check-up earlier this week & she felt it.

Sent me for another ultrasound & it is still there just a tad larger.

> >

> > In prior years, report said it was solid. This report says it is complex.

> >

> > Current doctor says anything over 1cm (mine is 2.2) should be biopsied.

> >

> > I do not want to go back to same endo as in years past. I tried 2 in Dallas

& disliked both of them.

> >

> > Went to my rheumatologist yesterday for 6 month fibro check-up & he

recommended a Dr. Aronoff who was also recommended by a friend.

> >

> > I am terrified of getting this biopsy. Do the doctors do them or do they

send you somewhere?

> >

> > I guess I am of the " if I ignore it maybe it will go away " & " if nothing has

happened since 2005 why do I have top do anything about it " .

> >

> > Appreciate any feedback and recommendations from this group.

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

>