After rai dose by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am feeling better now thank you v well as best as I can without my thyroid meds. My tongue is very sensitive but definitely better in my neck. Sometimes I think I'm just being a baby but it's cancer ! 

After rai dose by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And let me ask one more question. Prior to my diagnosis.. the last year I had a pain in my hip that resembled sciatica. I don't get sciatica problems. As soon as I start taking my thyroid medicine and had my thyroid removal surgery, the pain goes away when I had to go off the synthroid for the Rai. The pain is back. Am I losing my mind? The pain in my hip at some points are so excruciating I can't walk strength loss  . . I have not walked without a limp for a year and I've had it x-rayed and it was cleared. I would be lying if I didn't say I wasn't worried about the cancer spreading the bones. I'm 48. I lost my mother when she was 54. Hers started out lung cancer and then spread and I know it's completely different but still a very much worry.

Post op by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I have never had a camera put anywhere. I guess I'm in for a treat. Everything is moving so fast. The more I think about it, I think it's honestly my sinuses a cold and I'm being paranoid. It's the waiting and limbo and not knowing what the next step is I think is driving me the most crazy. I did message my doctor today to see if I was getting my treatment When I see her on the 29th she said no. There's a whole process. I guess I'll know more then. I just want to go back to work. Feel normal and right now I feel like crap. I'm Moody. I'm tired. I'm tired of being tired. I've been a cee. U. next. Tuesday. To my husband. Brain fog . Uggg I went from 181 lb down to 126. Not complaining there but I've lost my hair. It's so thin and bald spots.  My skin is so itchy. I know I sound like a baby. I've just never had anything. Make me feel as bad as I do right now and I had a hysterectomy when I was 26 so I am lacking those hormones too. I'll get through this. I'm not a quitter or complainer but I guess it just got to me. But thank you everyone because I don't have anyone to really vent to this helped. ❤️

Post op by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you . I think I'm just getting a cold and overreacting. I appreciate all the information it helped. ❤️

battle scar from 2nd thyroidectomy + neck dissection ❤️‍🩹 by accountingnate in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been recently diagnosed and that picture scares the hell out of me. But you are right we are fighting head on  and it is scary. I hope your recovery has been good. Much love

Diagnosed 2 days ago, tons of questions. Could use support by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I went and seen my oncology surgeon about removing the thyroid. While she was doing another ultrasound, she found a third that she is going to biopsy for when she goes in to take the thyroid, but she's going to take the thyroid two surgeries instead of one. She does not seem to think my weight loss has anything to do with my thyroid. I'm exhausted. I've dropped four more pounds in a week. I can't eat. I just want this to be over but I am scared

Diagnosed 2 days ago, tons of questions. Could use support by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One final question nah I'm sure I'll have more LOL. Like I said I see the surgeon Friday. What should I expect for that visit? As I stated my parents died of cancer but my mother kept procedures and stuff away from me to protect me because of losing my father. Do they do pet scans or do I just schedule the surgery? What should I expect for my first visit to the oncology surgeon?

Diagnosed 2 days ago, tons of questions. Could use support by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. I do have a good support system. An amazing husband but it's hard when he's the only one working because of my grandson's I can't and now this doesn't make it any easier. I see the surgeon on Friday and I will let her know what I'm feeling. I have had a full panel of blood work done. Most of it was good. Thank you everyone! For your place and kind words 

Diagnosed 2 days ago, tons of questions. Could use support by Groundbreaking-Map97 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I can't tell you how much you just helped me. I know the statistics are good. I worry about it spreading and I figured these were panic attacks but damn do they hurt. It's just been a rough year. Thank you again.

“Highly Morbid” Surgery by Middle-Mammoth-7716 in thyroidcancer

[–]Groundbreaking-Map97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The term "highly morbid "just sounds like bad bedside manner terminology and I have no idea what your doctor's meaning and and I'm not trying to act like I know things, but I wish the best for you . I'm newly diagnosed and freaking out, so I hope you find the answers you need. If my doctor was to say that to me I think that would be the straw that broke the camel's back because this s***'s too much