Another doctor visit and

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Another doctor visit and
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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 5:55pm
another new worry. BP has seemed to stabalize and they are going to cut my one medication in half because of the symptoms I've been experiencing but are going to have to monitor my BP carefully as last time I was taking the lesser amount my BP was way up. She reviewed my carotid scan and although didn't show any blockages it did show a cyst on my thyroid. I will have to go for a thyroid scan to see whether it's possibly cancerous or perhaps a goiter. They drew blood to determine whether I'm hypothyroid or hyperthyroid and I'll need to schedule this test and then just wait for the results. I have to tell you this news has really scared me. I guess on the positive side if you want to call being in menopause a bright side that has definitely happened and my cholesterol and HDL readings are excellent so just trying to stay focused on the good stuff.

Susan

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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 7:09pm
susan I think you need a two week vacation paid in full sitting on the beach getting some much needed R & R. Please take care of yourself and do not let that thyroid problem get forgotten. Keep us posted.

Deb

Debbie

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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 7:15pm
Susan, I'm so sorry to hear how this went.I'm going to keep very positive thoughts that all will check out ok.How long before you will know anything????I wish you didn't have this wait ahead of you.Let me know if you need anything.Keeping you in my thoughts.

Miss P




 

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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 8:41pm
Geez, Susan, I'm thinking a hot flash is looking pretty good to you right now. Please get that follow-up done and keep us posted. Sending good thoughts your way....

Donna

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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 9:00pm
Yes, stay focused on the good stuff.


 








 
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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 11:54pm
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Susan! Hope nothing is seriously wrong!

Hugs,

Kat

Katherine (Kat)
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Sat, 04-10-2004 - 9:25am
Susan, it seems to be one worry after another one, doesn't it?
Nancy

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Registered: 04-08-2004
Sat, 04-10-2004 - 12:15pm

Boy, if it's not one thing it's another!

Lori

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Sat, 04-10-2004 - 1:06pm

Hugs and prayers, Susan. If it isn't one thing, it is another. So sorry to hear that you are going through this. Try to keep positive thoughts. It is good the doctor is up on things and not stopping until answers are found. A cyst on your thyroid can be scary sounding, but it doesn't necessarily mean a bad thing.


Keep the faith! You and your doc are working together and things will work out. I feel it!


Grace

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Sat, 04-10-2004 - 1:17pm
Sorry to read this post and hear this news.
“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
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Sat, 04-10-2004 - 9:32pm

My older sister had a goiter, and she was able to have it handled with medicine. I'm hoping your problem is no worse than that. Good thing it was detected, so whatever it is can be treated. Hope you're feeling better soon. We'll be waiting to hear about your test results.


       ~~Rhonda~~


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