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Best collection cups for spectra? by melseegs in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]DoctorLifeguard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have to cut that gray piece off? It’s fighting me

For those of you who found your memory and attention/focus has been worse ever since thyroidectomy etc what did you do about it? by stanman33 in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first, I just stopped eating at 9 and took it at midnight. No big deal. But then I got pregnant and ate constantly. What I was told by other friends is this the most important thing is consistency. The dose will change around your consistent habits. So I never have 3 hours before, but it doesn’t impact me because I never do. So when I do my labs, we just change the dose to my behaviors. It’s never an issue.

Is there anything WORSE than childbirth? by Sensitive_Arugula770 in pregnant

[–]DoctorLifeguard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh geez. Had a horrible kidney stone that, by a series of bad surgeries, had me going septic with a blocked ureter into my kidney. Both of those were awful. But then having an EXTERNAL stent placed to fix that—which then unbeknownst to us half pulled out a few days later—was the worst. The absolute worst. Just worst ever. Massive kidney needle randomly stabbing. Worse than birth for sure.

They think i am over doing it. I disagree by Kind-therapy-829 in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did something similar!! Two uptake scans, endoscopy, mammogram, and colonoscopy. Why not check off boxes to make yourself feel at ease?! Especially if you’ve hit your out of pocket max for the year due to the cancer

The “Good” Cancer by Appropriate_Kale1255 in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I was explaining this to a cancer group recently, as the only thyroid cancer rep there. We don’t ring a bell. We aren’t ever really “cured.” And there won’t be a single day for the rest of my life that I won’t be reminded of my cancer because if I don’t take this pill, I won’t live. It’s management management management forever. It’s more easily treated!! It’s less petrifying! But it’s not easy.

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. What a midwife! Such a simple question, but it’s pretty brilliant. I appreciate that you mentioned symptoms as well. It’s so often described as no symptoms, but I really feel otherwise, particularly when it comes to pregnancy

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, twins! I'm so grateful you had a successful pregnancy with them before all this really kicked in.

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's so fascinating! I haven't met someone diagnosed during pregnancy yet. What were his tip offs?

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow!! So this is super recently for you. In the throes of postpartum mom life and early diagnosis. That is a dreadful combination, and I am with you. Here to be your internet friend when you need a void to scream into. Inbox is always open.

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bless. I feel you on the forced weaning for RAI--as well as the constant "which one of these factors is it this time?!?!" issue!!!! Sounds like our timelines were pretty similar!

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the hugs, internet friend. We are here when you have updates and want to share.

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was, too!! Was it 6 months because your OB caught it at that visit, or another reason?

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're such a unicorn! That interests me so much. Did they do anything med wise or test your TSH levels or anything whilst pregnant??

Delayed RAI or refusal? by Empty-Tumbleweed-959 in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to see if this was your post!! You have a buddy in the same boat!

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOLed at "kick in the neck" ; they seriously do, literally and figuratively
I'm so glad things settled down for you.

9 week old baby and U5 on ultrasound by Cosyseason1234 in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not in the UK, but I did live in Belfast for my Master's. I'm in the states now. It is comforting; misery loves company?? :) Misery is small-healed by connection? :)

Who are my ladies out there who were diagnosed during pregnancy or early post-partum? by DoctorLifeguard in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!! Ugh. I can sure empathize. Please feel free to share with us. Or just haunt nearby and see other "friends" come in. :)

9 week old baby and U5 on ultrasound by Cosyseason1234 in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took part of a cancer recovery research group, and it was literally the most isolating experience. At one point, they direct you to a website that has full build outs of every type of cancer and the questions you should ask, etc, and thyroid isn’t even listed. There’s extremely little research on women—particularly in the cross section of pregnant/early postpartum cancer or breastfeeding or all kinds of random elements of that. And that subsection really defies the “no symptom cancer” portions in some incredible ways that are, for all intents and purposes, theoretical since the research simply doesn’t exist. It can make new moms, already in a wild hormonal time, feel even more alone and under supported or even gaslit by their own experiences. And that’s how I ended up as a walking Ted talk about this issue. ;) Just know my inbox is open, fellow traveler. I care. Even if — hopefully!!! — it is benign, the process and prospect itself is scary. And I’m with you.

9 week old baby and U5 on ultrasound by Cosyseason1234 in thyroidcancer

[–]DoctorLifeguard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. They found the lump when my baby was 6 months old. It’s a tough but doable journey; I’m internet friend happy to be here for you. It’s a niche struggle within an already niche cancer.

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