Thyroid Goiter, Nodules Bone Loss Updat

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Registered: 05-21-2003
Thyroid Goiter, Nodules Bone Loss Updat
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Tue, 05-09-2006 - 2:31pm
I went to the specialist yesterday. I have Hashimoto, hypothyroid. She said I have two nodules on my thyroid/goiter. She suggested that I take synthroid. After 5 weeks I go for blood work to make sure the meds are the correct dose. Then in five months I go for an ultrasound to see if the nodules go down. If they haven't I will have a biopsy. The bad news is that hypo does not effect the bone loss so I have to go back to the bone specialist.
I forgot to take all my notes with me, so I forgot to ask a few things. I had a funeral in the morning so my mind was someplace else. I was upset with myself for not remembering the notes. I'll make sure I take them next time or I'll call if I really want to know something before my next appointment.
Deb
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Tue, 05-09-2006 - 10:28pm

Hi Deb,


It sounds as though you're on your way to getting things taken care of.

 

Calley7

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Wed, 05-10-2006 - 12:05pm
She said she hopes the nodules get smaller with the meds. But if they don't I have to have a biopsy. I guess to find out if it's cancer or not.
Very disappointed with the doctor. She was a bit sarcastic. Also, when she took my history she wasn't very good at it. I started telling her what vitamins I took and she just stopped writing and asked another question. When I told her that I have overcome being agoraphobic she snickered and said whats that a fear of snakes. I felt she should know what it is since it is associated with anxiety & panic attacks. Someone in the medical profession told me years ago that my thyroid could be the cause of my anxiety.
Honestly, I don't know who else to go to or I probably would switch right away.
I liked the doctors that send me to her much better. I felt they cared and were more thorough when taking a history. Also, they were more informed.
They are all in a big medical/hospital center close by. I'd like to stay in one place, because they do communicate with each other.
Maybe when I go back she'll be better. I'd like to think she was having a bad day. I don't say anything because I am intimidated by doctors. But I may have to next time.
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Thu, 05-11-2006 - 11:02pm

Oh my, let's hope she was having a bad day.

 

Calley7