lilDevil 2 #1 February 8, 2007 The reason I ask is simple, I went for a CT scan on my neck today as was involved in a car accident last Aug and since have had a bad head getting worse etc etc etc, anyway went back to the docs this avo for the results, and he says " well your neck will be ok with physio but they did pick up something else, your thyroid is enlarged and it has a small growth on it, well do blood tests and then get a biopsy done " he has scared the hell out of me, they told me last year I was going through the big M and now it turns out all the sleepless nights sweats etc etc are realy the side effect of an over active thyroid. I cant sleep, get dizzy all the time, have the worst headaches, sweat like a donkey, cant concentrate on anything for long and the worst thing is I cant do what I love because I have a bad neck. Someone please tell me this is going to get better ! If you have been treated tell me how long it took and how they did it. Thanks I had to vent someplace and I thaught you guys would understand .``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #2 February 8, 2007 todays diagnostic tests, CT scans, MRI, etc, do an amazing job of telling us about what's "going on inside us"... Based on what I hear recently regarding family members, who are ladies,,, and overactive thyroid, is not that unusual... I think there are medications to help. My Mom only just went through such a test. though she has to be waaaay older than you, Dev...She was told that there are two small anomalies which need attention... The Doc said a needle biopsy is the common response, and she was also told that over 90 % of such tests prove the growth to be benign...Stay upbeat,,,, as they should be able to "de-activate " yours, or at least bring it into a more normal level of "activity"...Have the procedure done, and be optimistic.... good luck. feel better. jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 February 8, 2007 Stop your pissing and moaning and ring me on Friday for a chat You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 February 8, 2007 I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I gained about 30 pounds all at once and hadn't changed any habits. Went to the dr. and that was it. They have meds for both hypo and hyper and they have pretty low side effects. Apperently both conditions are fairly common and easily treatable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #5 February 8, 2007 Golf Carts aren't really cars. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #6 February 8, 2007 QuoteI was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I gained about 30 pounds all at once and hadn't changed any habits. Went to the dr. and that was it. They have meds for both hypo and hyper and they have pretty low side effects. Apperently both conditions are fairly common and easily treatable. Er, I guess I can go with the 'easy', but not simple... OP: I've been hypothyroid since I was about 15. They are constantly changing the dosage, and will for the rest of my life. The bummer about thyroid problems is that they are never 'stable' or constant. One med will be great for you for 6 months to a year, say, then your levels are all over the place again... Some people's condition is more constant than others. Mine kinda sucks, my adrenal gland is wrapped up in the whole process, and it's dying. <--this is why I have a perfectly good excuse for jumping out of airplanes; my adrenal gland isn't working right!! I CRAVE ADRENALINE!!! Anyhoo, I get those same symptoms you described when my stupid ol' thyroid decides to kick out a lot of hormone at once (it is a diseased organ, so it doesn't function properly...sometimes no hormone is produced, sometimes a little, then a burst of too much and I feel yick. ) Life is interesting with thyroid disease. It's no big deal though...I mean, just keep up with it and get in to see a GOOD doc. That's all. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #7 February 8, 2007 Don't sweat it. I know someone who had hyperthyroidism. Her treatment ultimately involved radiation therapy to destroy part of the thyroid, followed by taking thyroid supplements. Whether you have an underlying condition and what exact treatment you'll get depends on tests the doctor will give you. Radiation therapy sounds scary but really isn't, basically they give you a pill containing radioactive iodine and you swallow it. Nobody will know unless they walk up to you with a geiger counter. They nuke your thyroid till enough of it is gone, usually there's a bit of overkill and you make up the difference by taking supplements. I understand the side effects of the radiation are minimal and the whole process takes only a couple visits to the doctor for your special pill and for checkups to make sure it's working properly. As far as taking the supplements, thyroid hormone doesn't leave your system very quickly, and the effects build up gradually. It's not out of control it the way diabetes / insulin is for some people. You just take a pill every few days. So all in all hyperthyroidism a serious thing that you need treatment to fix, but the treatment can be pretty easy.My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unlucky1 0 #8 February 8, 2007 I'm the one who gives you the pill. Its called I-131 NaI. It has a half-life of 8 days. Depends on the amount you receive, you'll have to stay away from people for a few days to limit their exposure to you. No sex, flushing the toilet twice after every use. Washing your clothes seperately from others clothes. Don't plan on getting pregnant for at least 6 months. Stay away from even your pets. You will feel practically no side effects, with the exception of "thyroid storm". After your treatment, your M.D. will monitor your Thyroid levels and determine if the therapy was enough to kill your thyroid, if not, you'll have another one. Eventually, once you are hypothyroid, you'll have to take thyroid supplements for the rest of your life. Its far better than being hyper and all the maladies that go along with that. Johnny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #9 February 8, 2007 QuoteEr, I guess I can go with the 'easy', but not simple... ditto that! My Dr. thought it was funny to double up my dose 2 x in a row. I was so paranoid, I seriously thought I was going crazy. However when my thyroid decides to tank I lose my peripheral vision and get migraines. It is a constant challenge to keep it balanced. I hate the thought of being on medication for the rest of my life.... but it's something I have to do. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #10 February 9, 2007 Thanks guys and Your all heart Squeak``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #11 February 9, 2007 QuoteThanks guys and Your all heart Squeak Call me at middayYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #12 February 11, 2007 QuoteI'm the one who gives you the pill. Its called I-131 NaI. It has a half-life of 8 days. Depends on the amount you receive, you'll have to stay away from people for a few days to limit their exposure to you. No sex, flushing the toilet twice after every use. Washing your clothes seperately from others clothes. Don't plan on getting pregnant for at least 6 months. Stay away from even your pets. You will feel practically no side effects, with the exception of "thyroid storm". After your treatment, your M.D. will monitor your Thyroid levels and determine if the therapy was enough to kill your thyroid, if not, you'll have another one. Eventually, once you are hypothyroid, you'll have to take thyroid supplements for the rest of your life. Its far better than being hyper and all the maladies that go along with that. Johnny Thanks for explaining, im going back to the docs tomorrow for test results and im planning on getting the needle aspiration done this week. Do I have to get that done before I can take the Iodine ? Ive also read that you can take beta blockers to get you through whilst the thyroid clears for six weeks, what do you think ? The main problem I have now is sleep, as in I cant at night and its all i want to do during the day, im ok for an hour then im just drained. He gave me vallium to get me to sleep, I still woke up in the night and then didnt want to get up in the morning. I hate the idea of drugs all the time but ill do what ever it takes to function properly, so then i can get my ass back in the air and stop Squeak bitching at me lol. Work are being very understanding ive only been there a month, I know ill have to stay away after the pill for a few days the boss is pregnant for a start. Anyway thanks again guys :-)``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
