nodule biopsy & cardiology

[Guest guest]

Elisa,

I have lupus and Hashimoto's. And I have cardiovascular disease. I don't know about rheumatoid arth., but lupus patients have a propensity to heart disease in several different ways, especially because lupus can cause inflammation in the arteries. All the best with your biopsies and cardiologist visit!

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[Guest guest]

The good news is the biopsies were done yesterday. I've given birth

twice, and had both hips totally replaced, so I knew I'd get through

whatever physical discomfort that was involved. He took 6 biopsies, 3

from each nodule. He said each one is solid with some fluid. Results

should be back by mid-next week. Current labs are all in the normal

ranges. The endocrinologist recommends I see a cardiologist, because

of my heart palpitations, which he feels have nothing to do with my

thyroid. Can I ask if anyone else here have Rheumatoid Arthritis with

thyroid and cardiac issues? I've scheduled a cardio appt. for next

Tuesday. Gotta get to the bottom of all this. Everyone have a good

weekend!

Elisa