NWR: Thyroid disorder

rowenac82

Hello Ladies...last week I went to my PCP with a complaint of loosing weight too rapidly...who complains about that right? LOL Well, I knew I was working out but I know my body and my body doesn't loose that much weight in that short amount of time. Immediately after feeling my thyroid, she said that it was enlarged and ordered blood work. Blood tests yesterday confirmed that I have hyperthyroidism. Oh I guess I should also mention that my mom had the same issue, hence, I wasn't surprised at the diagnosis. I go in for an ultrasound on Monday and I have an appointment with an endocrinologist on Sept 27th (my 30th bday). 

First, I just want to say it's amazing the timing of things in life! I get married a month from today and so the first thing I started to worry about is how I would look on my wedding day. I need to get treatment ASAP! so I wouldn't look a hot mess on my wedding day. But as I am sitting here not feeling well, I realize that the priority right now wedding or not is to be better! I know that this is nothing but the devil and I will overcome! But we get so caught up and then bam all of a sudden we are reminded of life...:-)

Secondly, I wanted to know if any of you have faced this issue. It seems that the opposite, hypothyroidism is more common. I was wondering if anyone has had the radioactive iodine treatment? If anyone did an alternative treatment? Natural remedies? 

Just reaching out to my knottie sisters..

thedivav

i have a friend who has the hyper one and she went through treatments and is fine  

you will be ok *hugs*  will say a prayer for ya 

MrsSmith2Be02

My college roommate had the same thing. Don't you fret! You will be fine and you know the Devil will find all kinds of new things to stumble what he doesn't like....things ordained by God and 1 of those is marriage! You will be FINE!

rowenac82

Thank you ladies! I am trying not to stress....really, really, really trying not stress. Definitely will stay on my knees. 

footballwife77

My sons father had that. he took those radioactive pills. The boy couldn't be by him when he was on the treatment pill so you'll probly want to figure out temporary sleeping arrangements if you and fiance are living with eachother. Also, they couldn't share food/drinks. Unfortunately for healths sake I just kept the boy (then about 5years old) from him for a month. What questions you want me to ask him?

[Deleted User]

I started out with hyperthyoridism in 2004 I was getting ready to got to japan when they caught it so they did a biopsy to make sure I didn't have thyroid cancer since I  had large noudles on both sides but refuse for them to cut on my neck I was young and in the Navy so I opted for the radiation treatment and no I have to take synthyroid for the rest of my life to replace the thyroid hormone that we need in our body the one big major effect is once u go from hyper to hypo is weight gain if u don't watch out u will pick it up fast and its hell to get off it runs in my family from my great grand mom all the way down to me if u need more info in box me I have my Masters in Nursing and I'm trying to become a physician Assistant (maybe) still thing bout it but u will be ok 

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]My sons father had that. he took those radioactive pills. The boy couldn't be by him when he was on the treatment pill so you'll probly want to figure out temporary sleeping arrangements if you and fiance are living with eachother. Also, they couldn't share food/drinks. Unfortunately for healths sake I just kept the boy (then about 5years old) from him for a month. What questions you want me to ask him?
Posted by footballwife77[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Yes I read about the fact that you can't be around others or share food etc after taking the radioactive pills. How long were the restrictions for? And how soon did he feel better after taking the pills? Did he also have the same symptoms I have, weight loss, tiredness, goiter?</div>

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]I started out with hyperthyoridism in 2004 I was getting ready to got to japan when they caught it so they did a biopsy to make sure I didn't have thyroid cancer since I  had large noudles on both sides but refuse for them to cut on my neck I was young and in the Navy so I opted for the radiation treatment and no I have to take synthyroid for the rest of my life to replace the thyroid hormone that we need in our body the one big major effect is once u go from hyper to hypo is weight gain if u don't watch out u will pick it up fast and its hell to get off it runs in my family from my great grand mom all the way down to me if u need more info in box me I have my Masters in Nursing and I'm trying to become a physician Assistant (maybe) still thing bout it but u will be ok 
Posted by essienakya33[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Thank you! I have struggled with weight loss all my life and I have read about going hypo after treatment and the weight gain...so I was thinking..huh! I can't win but I will still try my best to keep the weight off despite the challenges. </div><div>
</div><div>Also, I see you are on a weight loss journey and making progress..keep it up!</div>

footballwife77

YES! he's already a skinny guy but he lost ALOT of weight. so much weight that his own mom was calling me asking if i knew if he was doing drugs (crack). This was 7/8 years ago so i don't remember much. I'll call him up in a little bit and ask him about restrictions.

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]YES! he's already a skinny guy but he lost ALOT of weight. so much weight that his own mom was calling me asking if i knew if he was doing drugs (crack). This was 7/8 years ago so i don't remember much. I'll call him up in a little bit and ask him about restrictions.
Posted by footballwife77[/QUOTE]

<div>Well good thing I was already a big girl!!! Folks just kept telling me how great I looked! Thanks alot for all your help!</div>

MissusD1116

Prayers going up Ro, you will be fine, don't worry!

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]Prayers going up Ro, you will be fine, don't worry!
Posted by MissusD1116[/QUOTE]

<div>Thanks Missy!:-)</div>

footballwife77

Ok, i talked to him and this is what he said (stay with me it might get jumbled)

he was given the 2 options to take the radiation pill or the regular medicine. he took the radiation pill to just kill the thyroid in hindsight he said he would have took the other option. better to have something working (halfass) than nothing at all. he only took radiation pill once. he said the he had to make sure nobody used his bathroom and he can't remember how long he was "quaranteened" but remembers taking a trip to michigan in the same week he just stayed away from pregnant women and children. He said it took 6 weeks to get used to medication and it screws with your digestive system. and causes a chemical imbalance.

msbdumas

It sounds like the sissys got u covered with info..thats why I love the AA board ! I will be saying a prayer for you hun !

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]Ok, i talked to him and this is what he said (stay with me it might get jumbled) he was given the 2 options to take the radiation pill or the regular medicine. he took the radiation pill to just kill the thyroid in hindsight he said he would have took the other option. better to have something working (halfass) than nothing at all. he only took radiation pill once. he said the he had to make sure nobody used his bathroom and he can't remember how long he was "quaranteened" but remembers taking a trip to michigan in the same week he just stayed away from pregnant women and children. He said it took 6 weeks to get used to medication and it screws with your digestive system. and causes a chemical imbalance.
Posted by footballwife77[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Great! Thanks for all the information, I will have lots of questions for the doc when I go in!</div>

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]It sounds like the sissys got u covered with info..thats why I love the AA board ! I will be saying a prayer for you hun !
Posted by msbdumas[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Thank you!!!</div>

CreoleBride30

I don't know much about it. Praying for you Ro...all will be well. Like PP said, the devil is trying to stop your joy. Take care of your health and you will be fine. 

Cha

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]I don't know much about it. Praying for you Ro...all will be well. Like PP said, the devil is trying to stop your joy. Take care of your health and you will be fine.  Cha
Posted by CreoleBride30[/QUOTE]

<div>Thank you Cha!</div>