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> That's exactly what happened to me, too. As soon as I told my mom

about my test results, she told me she and my grandma both had

thyroid problems. If my mom (who is also a nurse, by the way) had

said something when I first started having symptoms, I would have

gotten a real head start on treating my thyroid. As it was, I had my

psychiatrist recommend that the thyroid be tested due to my

depression. Oh well, at least we are getting the treatment we need

now (and if I ever have kids, I will be sure to tell them so they can

take care of themselves!)

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I had been through the doc circle , found out I had a goiter,

ultrasound, testing etc and was had an ENDO appt booked and playing

the waiting game.. I was lurking here and a few other places, and

reading the medical sites when my mom phoned me and wanted to know if

I knew anything about Grave's?

I tried the family history route but it is as clear as mud..they kept

strange records back then.. I know my dad's mom had told me she had

thyroid problems and was placed on a special diet to gain wieght.(

she was a ballroom dancer back in land) but once she gained

wieght she developed a goiter.. I do know she has never been on

Synthroid or replacement hormone.. her dad had to have a

thyroidectomy because he could not swim.. believe it or not my dad

doing research found the records and some newspaper clippings as he

was some type of professional swimmer and that is exactly what they

say..

Kats3boys

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Problem is, I was checked for it. Now, granted, I've never seen my

labs. But my thyroid was enlarged for years. Bloodwork all came

back within " normal " range, and truthfully, I never felt all that

bad....so the Dr.'s told me it was fine....yeah right!

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And I should mention that I talk to my Grandmom 2 times a week and I

guess medical history never came up....