tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post4193840378830023305..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Thinking about my thyroidDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-10261174728665801392011-02-14T19:42:51.510-08:002011-02-14T19:42:51.510-08:00My thyroid was biopsied when I was diagnosed with ...My thyroid was biopsied when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in the mid-1990's. Thyroid disease is very treatable. That is why I don't want to lose hope. I am currently taking <a href="http://www.nutri-meds.com/Nutri_Meds_Desiccated_Bovine_Thyroid_Tablets_p/nm-g-btt.htm" rel="nofollow">bovine thyroid</a> as part of my health care. Hoping for the best.Russell Morishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819321076718859881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23108182319410734362011-02-09T11:57:19.241-08:002011-02-09T11:57:19.241-08:00We do have to be proactive about our own health ca...We do have to be proactive about our own health care. So many people never ask their doctors any questions. I do.<br /><br />I'm so glad that the tech informed you and they are following up on that node. Keep us posted. Hopefully, it's a big nothing.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6546137926263370692011-02-05T13:52:31.197-08:002011-02-05T13:52:31.197-08:00I found your blog today, by way of the illustratio...I found your blog today, by way of the illustration friday challenges...don't ask me how or why, but the posts here are so honest and giving that I wanted to thank you. I am sorry about the losses in your life and applaud your courage.Ginger*:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14970160779830842600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-78058114700014983552011-02-01T14:51:50.542-08:002011-02-01T14:51:50.542-08:00Health and blessings to you. May it be easily deal...Health and blessings to you. May it be easily dealt with.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-40359414219406229602011-02-01T14:35:39.792-08:002011-02-01T14:35:39.792-08:00Crossing my fingers for you. My new insurance carr...Crossing my fingers for you. My new insurance carrier is forcing me to change doctors as well. Who knows, maybe this is a good thing.Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-16318828126049998072011-01-31T09:47:52.790-08:002011-01-31T09:47:52.790-08:00I had a large thyroid ump removed aout 10 years ag...I had a large thyroid ump removed aout 10 years ago. The operation is complicated because of the narrowness of the neck and things like vocal chords being in the immediate vicinity, but it can be done and is usually successful, acc. to my information.<br /><br />I have had no further trouble with my thyroid since then.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-26374563963958780982011-01-31T07:52:13.417-08:002011-01-31T07:52:13.417-08:00Your doctor sounds like a real human being! Too ma...Your doctor sounds like a real human being! Too many of them function by rote. I think you do have a guardian angel, DJan!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-66934843621329377192011-01-31T06:23:53.276-08:002011-01-31T06:23:53.276-08:00Linda's comment is what I thought too. My expe...Linda's comment is what I thought too. My experience has been no info from the tech at all. We never know what prompts people to share info, and the angel standing beside you during the ultrasound is still with you. I await further info on your situation, my friend.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56347360490892917612011-01-31T04:29:46.851-08:002011-01-31T04:29:46.851-08:00Technicians aren't supposed to talk to you but...Technicians aren't supposed to talk to you but I always find the chatty ones for which I am glad. Had he not said anything to you, you would never have known. <br />I am sure you have no worries but am so glad you are seeking further tests to put your mind at ease.<br />Let us know.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-88713768663477536962011-01-30T23:04:36.739-08:002011-01-30T23:04:36.739-08:00I believe you will be just fine, the odds are in y...I believe you will be just fine, the odds are in your favor. I am thinking positive for you! <br />All these Doctors are just practicing you know..and they are not perfect. You should always advocate for the best health care for yourself and ask lots of questions..if you are not feeling up to doing it because you are too ill then you have to count on your husband to ask all the right questions and keep a handle on things. Teamwork! <br />Some Techs will say more than others, it sounds like you got a nice one who liked to talk..he is probably in big trouble:(Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29157506083314042042011-01-30T22:01:34.190-08:002011-01-30T22:01:34.190-08:00Several weeks ago I was awakened by a phone call f...Several weeks ago I was awakened by a phone call from the hospital at 7:30 in the morning. My doctor had seen something in a routine ultrasound and had ordered an MRI. The hospital was calling to schedule the test ASAP. I had it done and I've heard nothing. As much as I like to stay in denial, your post has reminded me that I need to call the doctor tomorrow and ask for the results. Thanks for the reminder to stay informed!<br />I'm sending positive thoughts your way.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-3404346038949347692011-01-30T21:27:41.274-08:002011-01-30T21:27:41.274-08:00You are living right :-) So glad your Guardian An...You are living right :-) So glad your Guardian Angel is on the job and you're getting good medical attention to get to the bottom of things.<br />I'm cheering you on through your tests! Cheers, jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24451215365488505252011-01-30T20:18:30.852-08:002011-01-30T20:18:30.852-08:00It's a good thing the technician mentioned wha...It's a good thing the technician mentioned what he saw to you since it did not make it into the report. It does make you wonder what kind of things get overlooked when tests are done.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-66958708526426827372011-01-30T18:18:26.317-08:002011-01-30T18:18:26.317-08:00Thank goodness that tech said something! Yes you ...Thank goodness that tech said something! Yes you have to be proactive with your healthcare. Keeping you in my thoughts while you wait for the results.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-56163965583633880332011-01-30T14:54:42.379-08:002011-01-30T14:54:42.379-08:00It's always good to be proactive where our hea...It's always good to be proactive where our health is concerned! Just think if your mom hadn't been. Your new doctor sounds great!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-64771953685782480742011-01-30T14:48:36.295-08:002011-01-30T14:48:36.295-08:00Good for you for following up on that, and thank g...Good for you for following up on that, and thank goodness the technician was so vocal. My husband and his family attribute his mother's death to misdiagnosis and lack of communication. I know that doctors are fallible, just like anyone else. <br /><br />I'm so glad that it appears to be something non life threatening. I'm sure you're still frightened. I'm thinking about you.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-20119289219945447202011-01-30T14:04:43.571-08:002011-01-30T14:04:43.571-08:00Thyroid nodules are very common and the majority a...Thyroid nodules are very common and the majority are benign. I have lived with several for a long time. I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis - fancy name for a malfunctioning thyroid. I have had several biopsies done on my nodules and the biopsies are a pretty simple non-painful procedure. Your nodule is probably in the same category. Relax and don't let your mind wander. If I can answer any questions just email me.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-77687973699874314282011-01-30T13:24:12.684-08:002011-01-30T13:24:12.684-08:00I totally agree DJan. YOU have a Guardian Angel. ...I totally agree DJan. YOU have a Guardian Angel. It is highly unusual, for the Tech to tell you about the lump. They are not allowed to do it. Thank goodness he did. Maybe it was over looked, or maybe the Radiologist Doctor reading it thought it was not worth upsetting you over, but personally, I think the doctors need to give us the information so we can be aware and become part of our treatment.<br /><br />Your young doctor sounds like he is one of the exceptional doctors, so I believe you are in good hands.<br /><br />I will be sending positive,benign, healing thoughts your way. Thank you for keeping us, who care for you, informed.<br /><br />hugs and continued blessings to you my dear friend...Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-68681405798216179852011-01-30T12:26:05.792-08:002011-01-30T12:26:05.792-08:00I think we get so many mixed messages from the hea...I think we get so many mixed messages from the health care system, the technicians, the nurses, and finally, the doctors anymore that it is a wonder that anything ever gets diagnosed correctly. I am a very firm believer in taking charge of our own health care. No one else will. No one else cares. No one else really has to deal fully with the outcomes and diagnoses. Stay with it. I'm also hoping that you get complete answers and not multiple choice!Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-151128670171008292011-01-30T09:54:11.142-08:002011-01-30T09:54:11.142-08:00Call it good luck, Karma, the right alignment of t...Call it good luck, Karma, the right alignment of the stars and planets, whatever, so long as you are getting the medical attention you need! We'll all be hoping for a good result.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39743806271939289362011-01-30T08:57:09.734-08:002011-01-30T08:57:09.734-08:00I find it odd that the technician was so open abou...I find it odd that the technician was so open about what he was seeing . It's been my experience technicians don't usually talk about what they're seeing. Thank goodness this one did, especially since he didn't mention it in your report. Was he playing doctor? Did he consider it too minor to mention? Sorry, that's not his job. His job was to make pictures, not play doctor. I would hope for another technician next time I needed something done. But it does make you wonder how often this kind of thing happens.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5163781975180624792011-01-30T08:53:56.509-08:002011-01-30T08:53:56.509-08:00I too had a thyroid nodule discovered during an ar...I too had a thyroid nodule discovered during an arterial ultrasound. I've had followups and it has gotten slightly larger and slightly smaller over the years, and my blood levels are fine. It has not been a problem beyond the fact that I can feel it and it creeps me out. Hopefully yours is nothing beyond a mild annoyance too. I verge on hypochondria, but I've found that vigilance has saved me from doctors who diagnosed both my neck herniations and my menopause symptoms as stress. I kept getting stuck in the loop of you have pain because you have stress, and I kept saying NO, I have stress because I have pain. I was right, but it took years to get the neck diagnosed and get treatment, and I wonder how much better I'd be now if I had pushed even harder and gotten treatment 3 years sooner. <br />I believe your thyroid nodule will be benign, and hope you get a clean bill of health.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.com