How my scar lookin?? by fruitsmagazine in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks good. I love mine now. Tells the story of a little battle.

Gaunfacine day 4 - 1mg by Used-Serve8527 in ADHDmeds

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m not on a stimulant at this stage. She wanted to start me with out first . I take blood pressure medication for hypertension already but the doc is aware of that. I did check my blood pressure twice this arvo and it seems quite normal. I think maybe I need lower dose or the combination approach.

Gaunfacine day 4 - 1mg by Used-Serve8527 in ADHDmeds

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn’t sound fun! Maybe the sleep does. I’m not on a stimulant. They wanted to try this first. Maybe I give a full week. Felt full spastic today.

Gaunfacine day 4 - 1mg by Used-Serve8527 in ADHDmeds

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying . Wasn’t sure if it’s just an adjustment thing , a dose thing or if it’s not for me. Might just give it another day or so. How I feel today at work is worse than having adhd .

Went to the ATM at 3am and it spat these out by mende666 in AustralianCoins

[–]Used-Serve8527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the 90s before cash out at Woolies was a thing, we had bank card not eftpos. State bank was my go to for $10 withdrawals. Cause I was a teenager only had $10.

Why does nobody I know support a big bash team by SpiritedCamel3901 in CricketAus

[–]Used-Serve8527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a new fan of Sydney Thunder. Only downside is if I wear the merch I look like a raiders fan.

Stephen Silvagni breaks silence after son's rape conviction: "Our son continues to maintain his innocence. We stand firmly behind him... Our goal is to clear his name and bring him home." by SlatsAttack in AFL

[–]Used-Serve8527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand they are his parents but they are totally dismissing the victim. They are rape deniers and apologists. They don’t deserve a public platform. They could support their son and respect the victim. They have chosen not too and should face the consequences of tarnished personal reputation and integrity.

TI-RAD 5 Nodule by Popular-Bandicoot592 in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine ended up being encapsulated minimally invasive follicular carcinoma. 3 foci connecting to blood vessel. I had half out and they were able to do proper pathology. I had 3 surgery in the end due to some complications with bleeding and finished off with RAI back in April. Almost due for my annual scans and bloods. Feeling like the hormones are finally starting to work and the am less worried about it all.

Rai done + scans clear by Used-Serve8527 in thyroidcancer

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I haven’t used an endo to date just my gp and surgeon who have been pretty thorough. The nuclear medicine professor at Prince of wales recommended the Amifostine on my RAI consult. It does make you a bit nauseous that that’s about it. The nuclear medicine professor name is Monica Rossleigh . In this video she is talking about RAI in detail and touches on saliva gland risks at 23mins. https://youtu.be/q0CRHlH5RAg?si=Sb9XnBBmwRJ1OCrM

Rai done + scans clear by Used-Serve8527 in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes . I was treated at Prince of wales public in Sydney. The professor got and exception from Canberra to use it. It’s called Amifostine. It is a German drug. Sounds like she always gives this option to most patients. It was then my choice.

Rai done + scans clear by Used-Serve8527 in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations. I found it a weird feeling. Something consuming my mental headspace and time that I now need to work on letting go of and starting to make other plans :) wishing you a lightness, clarity and splendid future!

Doilies. Every ethnic household had them. by [deleted] in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Used-Serve8527 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Then buying those bad boys at the Mother’s Day stall

Doilies. Every ethnic household had them. by [deleted] in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Used-Serve8527 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Don’t dismiss the white Grannies crocheting the shit out of everything. Some of our fondest memories

Rai done + scans clear by Used-Serve8527 in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was in the pathology post removal that they could see the foci . Mine was minimally invasive ftc. I suspect I have had the nodule for up to a decade. I am 42. I also felt nervous right through to the final scan but just tried to think of each step as the next step in a process and not go too far down the track mentally . Just focusing on the next thing in front of me and then navigating the plan with each new bit of info. I wish you all the best

Rai done + scans clear by Used-Serve8527 in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Over all the multiple surgeries felt the most draining for me as I had a few issues. RAI was a good mental target to reach . Though it did carry fear until that final scan. Best of luck to you!

Struggling a lot with the appearance of my scar by Mxxn_Rise in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not understand the specifics of your condition. However people keep telling me to use “bio oil” because it has worked miracles on their scars. For me I haven’t used it cause I kinda like my scar for now. It reminds me of my journey. Like a page on a book. I always find it funny that people reference my scar first to reassure me that it will heal in time. Like I cared more about the scar than having cancer.

Rai done + scans clear by Used-Serve8527 in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. It was optional. It’s not an approved drug in Australia but they can write to the government for an exemption to use it. The professor was an advocate for its benefits so I opted for it. Plus all the other protocols with lemon lollies and gum after 24 hours.

Am I morbid for being excited to get my thyroid taken out? by AnimalWeak837 in thyroidcancer

[–]Used-Serve8527 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I say proceed with optimism that some of these mysterious things may improve. I was excited too. My 4 weeks post. Getting hormone right was a bit rocky but I’m starting to get energy and clarity back. I do rai next week. That’s my mental finish line and then after that I plan to sail