I know some of you have been waiting to hear what the doctor had to say about my thyroid. I went to the clinic this evening to get my test results.
The doctor is sending me for more blood test to check my TSH levels and T4 levels. He said that while the decline in thyroid hormone levels may be hypothyroidism that their was not much of a change in thyroid levels that it left room for clinical error. I certainly have the symptoms of hypothyroidism, but he said that there were other diseases that had the same symptoms.
He also has me going for a cortisol test, as well as a pelvic and abdominal ultrasound. A cortisol test is done to measure the level of the hormone cortisol in the blood. Cortisol is a steroid hormone that helps the body react to physical and emotional stress. He has ordered the pelvic and abdominal ultrasound to check for an adrenal tumor. Once again, I will keep everyone posted.
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8 responses so far ↓
Wrote: Jul 25, 2007 at 11:58 pm
Hi Rose I will be praying for you, miss you at BC
Wrote: Jul 26, 2007 at 1:23 am
I’m wishing you the best.
Wrote: Jul 26, 2007 at 11:07 am
Rose, you’ll be in my thoughts as you continue on with the tests. I know how frustrating it can become to have to endure test after test as doctors attempt to determine what is going on. Hang in there!
Wrote: Jul 26, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Stress and tests are not the most fun — I’m thinking about you, sending you good vibes.
Wrote: Jul 26, 2007 at 5:19 pm
My thoughts and all my best wishes are with you, Rose
Wrote: Jul 27, 2007 at 5:13 am
Big hugs for you Rose
Wrote: Jul 27, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Dear Rose, I’ll be praying too. I got your email and will respond soon. Thank you for your kind comment to me.
Your friend,
p
Wrote: Jul 28, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Hi Rose: Haven’t visited in awhile . . . will be sending good thoughts and prayers for a definitive diagnosis and effective treatment!