Guest guest Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hi , A hot nodule is defined as a nodular region of the thyroid gland that takes up large amounts of radioactive iodine relative to the rest of the thyroid gland, hence it is visualized as a " hot spot " on the thyroid scan. The majority of hot nodules function autonomously, and have lost their normal ability to be regulated by TSH. Accordingly, they often produce excess amounts of thyroid hormone, and eventually result in the development of hyperthyroidism. In mild cases, the hot nodule may not be producing sufficient amounts of thyroid hormone to suppress TSH production and secretion from the pituitary, hence the TSH may be normal or towards the lower end of the normal range. As the nodule enlarges, becomes more metabolically active and produces increasing amounts of thyroid hormone, the TSH will become gradually lower, and if hyperthyroidism ensues, the TSH will be suppressed. read the rest at: http://www.mythyroid.com/hotnodule.html Also: http://www.tsh.org/askthedoctor/nodules.html The thyroid cancer site says: A thyroid nodule that takes up an excessive amount of tracer on a thyroid scan will produce a dark spot when a picture is generated. If the nodule is overactive, the excess thyroid hormone that it produces may suppress the function of the rest of the thyroid gland, impairing the uptake of tracer in normal tissue. This produces a picture of the thyroid nodule as a dark spot against a very light background, marking it as a hot nodule. Hot nodules are almost always benign. While they do not have to be evaluated as possible cancer, they do need to be evaluated for possible overactivity. A hot nodule that is overactive to the point where it produces excess thyroid hormone is called a toxic adenoma. HTH, Bj > > What does it mean to have a " hot " thyroid? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Welcome catd264h. I think you will find a wealth of knowledge on this group and a terrific support system. I was just talking to my doctor yesterday about this. I have had on again off again sinus drainage this whole winter (more on than off) now with nose bleeds every morning, and I am trying to prevent infection as it's only a matter of time. His recommendation was a sinus rinse called " NeilMed Sinus Rinse " you want the kit that contains the blue isotonic packets. I used it last night and it was surprisingly soothing. I was not expecting that. The instructions made me gag, but I thought ok I'll do it once! This morning I still a little stuff in my head but only a tiny bit of blood. So, it does seem to do some good. He told me if I do it every night it will most likely stop the drainage that is being caused from the dry winter air drying out my sinuses. Even though we run humidifiers and I have a bubbler hooked up to my oxygen concentrator at night. I know a lot of people use the " Neti Pot " , and Dr. Beebe said this does better at getting thick mucus and gets further into the sinus cavity. It was $11.95 at my local drugstore (and I use one of those small privately owned places). On the back of this brochure it is listed at a whole bunch of places. Walgreens, CVS, , Eckerd, Kroger, Wegmans, and many more. So you should be able to find it at pretty much any major drugstore. Also, they have a website http://www.neilmed.com and toll-free number . Hope this helps. Madeline > > I'm new to this group but I've had asthma for about 45 years. I had > one really bad attack in the mountains and ended up in the ER. I had > no idea that trees popped. We were planning a trip this week to the > Hill country in Texas but the Cedars are after it right now so I'm not > going. I've been going to pollen.com and checking since I've been > sick the last week with asthma and sinus infection. It took my doctor > for ever to find a medicine I could take. I tried Advair and it made > everything worse so now I take Qvar. I'd sure love to know how to > stop Sinus infections though if anyone has any clues. My asthma is > under control at the moment but it can be scary when it starts up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Yes I'm from Texas we just had 60mph winds last night here. Not one of our better days. I did go buy a Neti Pot and I'm going to try it. If it will work I'll sure give it a try. Cat > > Hi and welcome. Are you from Texas? I am and miss it sorely. Somehow, living in Alaska is a tad bit different. ;-) > > I had chronic sinusitis and have had 5 rounds of surgery. The best I have found at minimizing an infection is regular flushing with a saline solution. you can go to a local pharmacy and buy a (fairly expensive) kit to do the job or make your own solution at home. I used one of those blue suction bulbs from the baby department and would use it to irrigate with. I warmed it slightly as the cold water would sometimes hurt. I'd flush 1-2x per day. You should be able to find a recipe on line. Best wishes. > Mike McBride > Don't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: asthma > Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:20:18 AM > Subject: New > > > I'm new to this group but I've had asthma for about 45 years. I had > one really bad attack in the mountains and ended up in the ER. I had > no idea that trees popped. We were planning a trip this week to the > Hill country in Texas but the Cedars are after it right now so I'm not > going. I've been going to pollen.com and checking since I've been > sick the last week with asthma and sinus infection. It took my doctor > for ever to find a medicine I could take. I tried Advair and it made > everything worse so now I take Qvar. I'd sure love to know how to > stop Sinus infections though if anyone has any clues. My asthma is > under control at the moment but it can be scary when it starts up.. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 GOOD FOR YOU, let us know how you made out with it, it might take a day or two for you to really notice a difference, If you've been outside during high pollen count days, you want to use that asap to clear out the pollen it's great for when your congested too. Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program Established August of 1992 New > > > I'm new to this group but I've had asthma for about 45 years. I had > one really bad attack in the mountains and ended up in the ER. I had > no idea that trees popped. We were planning a trip this week to the > Hill country in Texas but the Cedars are after it right now so I'm not > going. I've been going to pollen.com and checking since I've been sick > the last week with asthma and sinus infection. It took my doctor > for ever to find a medicine I could take. I tried Advair and it made > everything worse so now I take Qvar. I'd sure love to know how to stop > Sinus infections though if anyone has any clues. My asthma is under > control at the moment but it can be scary when it starts up.. > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Low-dose naltrexone! Along with a gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar free diet. These have done wonders for me and many others. Robin > Hi,I just joined. I have fibro but with positive ANA. I am interested in > what meds have helped you guys with the pain and fatigue.Also if anyone else > has a kinda mixed fibro plus something else. > Thanks,umkhalid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Welcome, right now Cymbalta is my drug of choice, since I also have major depression and it can do double duty, plus it promotes weight loss rather than gain, lol. I still have pain, but my physiatrist said she could feel the difference in my muscles. Wish I could feel it more. Barbara > > Hi,I just joined. I have fibro but with positive ANA. I am interested in what meds have helped you guys with the pain and fatigue.Also if anyone else has a kinda mixed fibro plus something else. > Thanks,umkhalid > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hi, Thanks for the welcome.I have heard of this one.I used to take lexapro but am not on it now.I like the weight loss part.I have depression too.I think partly from the pain. jean Welcome, right now Cymbalta is my drug of choice, since I also have major depression and it can do double duty, plus it promotes weight loss rather than gain, lol. I still have pain, but my physiatrist said she could feel the difference in my muscles. Wish I could feel it more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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