Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 , I'm in a similar situation. My primary care provider is sure that I hav early MS -- the same symptoms keep coming back -- but my MRI is normal. Having had spinal taps before, I'm not willing to go that route unless they can promise a definitive result (which they can't). If I were you, I'd check in with the neurologist again and have a repeat MRI. What complicates the issue is that fatigue, slurred speech, and memory problems can also result from chronic hypothyroidism. Do you know what your TSH level is? ellen -- mailto:ellen@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 , I'm in a similar situation. My primary care provider is sure that I hav early MS -- the same symptoms keep coming back -- but my MRI is normal. Having had spinal taps before, I'm not willing to go that route unless they can promise a definitive result (which they can't). If I were you, I'd check in with the neurologist again and have a repeat MRI. What complicates the issue is that fatigue, slurred speech, and memory problems can also result from chronic hypothyroidism. Do you know what your TSH level is? ellen -- mailto:ellen@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 , I'm in a similar situation. My primary care provider is sure that I hav early MS -- the same symptoms keep coming back -- but my MRI is normal. Having had spinal taps before, I'm not willing to go that route unless they can promise a definitive result (which they can't). If I were you, I'd check in with the neurologist again and have a repeat MRI. What complicates the issue is that fatigue, slurred speech, and memory problems can also result from chronic hypothyroidism. Do you know what your TSH level is? ellen -- mailto:ellen@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Subject: Re: Thyca vs. M.S.? > BTW I would not recommend my neurologist to anybody because his bed side manner leaves a lot to be desired. He called me on the telephone late at night while I was at home to tell me that the ultrasound revealed I had thyroid cancer. I was not pleased getting this news while sitting at home alone. > I got more than one bad diagnosis by phone while home alone -- but not late at night! (diabetes, " you need rotator cuff surgery " (twice!), thyca -- different doctors, though, and all nice) (Actually I preferred it that way -- I could do my swearing in private.) But my question is -- how did he KNOW it was thyca from the ultrasound? US can show that " something " is there, but not exactly what it is. Too bad, since US is so much easier than scans, FNA, surgery.... bj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Subject: Re: Thyca vs. M.S.? > BTW I would not recommend my neurologist to anybody because his bed side manner leaves a lot to be desired. He called me on the telephone late at night while I was at home to tell me that the ultrasound revealed I had thyroid cancer. I was not pleased getting this news while sitting at home alone. > I got more than one bad diagnosis by phone while home alone -- but not late at night! (diabetes, " you need rotator cuff surgery " (twice!), thyca -- different doctors, though, and all nice) (Actually I preferred it that way -- I could do my swearing in private.) But my question is -- how did he KNOW it was thyca from the ultrasound? US can show that " something " is there, but not exactly what it is. Too bad, since US is so much easier than scans, FNA, surgery.... bj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 > No idea how he 'knew', I only know what he told me. He > said that I have thyroid cancer and I needed a biopsy > for the sole purpose of determining if it was > malignant or benign. But if you have thyroid " cancer " there is no such thing as benign cancer. Cancer = malignancy. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 > No idea how he 'knew', I only know what he told me. He > said that I have thyroid cancer and I needed a biopsy > for the sole purpose of determining if it was > malignant or benign. But if you have thyroid " cancer " there is no such thing as benign cancer. Cancer = malignancy. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 > No idea how he 'knew', I only know what he told me. He > said that I have thyroid cancer and I needed a biopsy > for the sole purpose of determining if it was > malignant or benign. But if you have thyroid " cancer " there is no such thing as benign cancer. Cancer = malignancy. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 Hi . I can relate to your problem. In 11/03, I started with pain and numbness in rt. hip and leg. Also in both hands. They got so bad, I had to go on disability leave from work. Had 4 MRI's - head, C.,T. and L. Spines. They thought I had Sciatia or MS. Showed only disc desication in L spine and arthritis in C spine; nothing compressing in spinal column. After seeing 5 different specialists, I was sent to a pain mangement docter. He thinks the disc and arthritis are aggravating nerves outside of the expected area. He's seen an increase in these types of problems lately. I have double-compression Carpal Tunnel in both hands from C spine. On 9/3 I go for injection therapy again and hit both areas of spine and hip. (Last one didn't work; too narrow of an area). You don't mention pain, but if you are even uncomfortable, try a pain specialist. Mine said they are used to working in the dark and can trip over a diagnosis in the process! Best of luck, hope something helps you soon! Donna. nodule - 11/02 FNA - 3/03 thydectomy - 7/03 diag. Thyca - 7/03 RAI & etc. - ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 Hi . I can relate to your problem. In 11/03, I started with pain and numbness in rt. hip and leg. Also in both hands. They got so bad, I had to go on disability leave from work. Had 4 MRI's - head, C.,T. and L. Spines. They thought I had Sciatia or MS. Showed only disc desication in L spine and arthritis in C spine; nothing compressing in spinal column. After seeing 5 different specialists, I was sent to a pain mangement docter. He thinks the disc and arthritis are aggravating nerves outside of the expected area. He's seen an increase in these types of problems lately. I have double-compression Carpal Tunnel in both hands from C spine. On 9/3 I go for injection therapy again and hit both areas of spine and hip. (Last one didn't work; too narrow of an area). You don't mention pain, but if you are even uncomfortable, try a pain specialist. Mine said they are used to working in the dark and can trip over a diagnosis in the process! Best of luck, hope something helps you soon! Donna. nodule - 11/02 FNA - 3/03 thydectomy - 7/03 diag. Thyca - 7/03 RAI & etc. - ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 Hi . I can relate to your problem. In 11/03, I started with pain and numbness in rt. hip and leg. Also in both hands. They got so bad, I had to go on disability leave from work. Had 4 MRI's - head, C.,T. and L. Spines. They thought I had Sciatia or MS. Showed only disc desication in L spine and arthritis in C spine; nothing compressing in spinal column. After seeing 5 different specialists, I was sent to a pain mangement docter. He thinks the disc and arthritis are aggravating nerves outside of the expected area. He's seen an increase in these types of problems lately. I have double-compression Carpal Tunnel in both hands from C spine. On 9/3 I go for injection therapy again and hit both areas of spine and hip. (Last one didn't work; too narrow of an area). You don't mention pain, but if you are even uncomfortable, try a pain specialist. Mine said they are used to working in the dark and can trip over a diagnosis in the process! Best of luck, hope something helps you soon! Donna. nodule - 11/02 FNA - 3/03 thydectomy - 7/03 diag. Thyca - 7/03 RAI & etc. - ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2003 Report Share Posted August 1, 2003 > Pagecrazy pcelves <pcelves@y...> wrote: > > > No idea how he 'knew', I only know what he told me. He said that I have thyroid cancer and I needed a biopsy for the sole purpose of determining if it was malignant or benign. >> > > But if you have thyroid " cancer " there is no such thing as benign cancer. Cancer = malignancy. > This begins (?) to sound like a rather odd doctor. bj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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