Thyroid nodules
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Comments (57)> Great followup on "Kurt" - except it doesn't address any of the relevant points I raised. The doc in question is a cardiologist, makes inaccurate statements about hormonal therapy, uses testimonials instead of hard evidence and promotes a form of home lab testing in which he apparently has a financial interest, and which sounds highly dubious as to accuracy of results ... You are welcome to look at a clinical experience backed up by lab results as mere 'testimonials' - I think that there is a demonstrated link between low T3/T4 and elevated cholesterol, and I think that in many people, correcting an iodine deficiency is enough to restore the T3 and TSH levels to normal.... which is why I posted a link to that. As to his financial interests in the products he advocates, I don't know and don't pretend to know. On the radio yesterday, there was a discussion about doctors who make hundreds of thousands of dollars referring their patients to imaging clinics they own ... that type of possible conflict of interest seems to be rather common, and the medical boards don't seem interested in taking any action to stop it. I would not be surprised if "Kurt" actually does believe that levels of hormones like T3 and vitamin D and testosterone can be important in the development of heart disease, and that the testing is an accurate, cost-effective way to identify whether or not there might be a problem with any of these. But you would have to ask him. >> It remains true that taking iodine supplements is not the way to treat Hashimoto's thyroiditis - and could even be harmful. We have already established that large amounts of iodine can have negative effects - there is no dispute there. Where we have not agreed is related to smaller doses - it is my position that iodine deficiency can make any form of hypothyroidism worse, and reasonable amounts of iodine may be useful for some with hypothyroidism. Nope, we don't know that coconut oil had any effect in this regard. Beyond the unreliability of testimonial evidence in general ... Look, Magoo, the literature review I linked to above is not 'testimonials' - it was put together from dozens of studies related to MCTs and coconut oil - it found these compounds can in fact increase metabolic rate ... the shorter chain compounds enter cells without need for transport, and they burn faster and hotter than other fats. That word 'testimonial' seems to hold magical import in your psyche - you apparently think that calling any argument you disagree with a 'testimonial' proves that it is untrue (even when it is not even a testimonial)! This has nothing to do with the unreliability of testimonies - it is about an individual patient adjusting their lifestyle to feel better - a big difference, but something you can't understand since it is all so abstract and by the book for you. You deny that the patient can be aware of their own condition, or do anything constructive about their......See MoreAnyone Have/Had Thyroid Nodules?
Comments (14)I had my thyroid removed about a year ago due to multiple nodules. There was no malignancy, I'm grateful to say, and the surgery was the easiest thing I could imagine. I was in hospital just overnight....little or no pain and a clean very thin scar. The meds are a little tricky sometimes, at one time, I lost almost 30 pounds (yippee)but also my nails got really funky and my hair thinned. When the doctor adjusted the dosage, I found the 30 pounds and my nails and hair improved. He keeps a close check on my numbers and adjusts the meds accordingly. Don't fear the surgery, it's a piece of cake....See MoreMenopause and Thyroid Nodule
Comments (1)Absolutely. Everything you described is very common in perimenopause. There are erratic swings in hormone production throughout the transition. Estrogen and thyroid are connected, so maybe this has something to do with the thyroid nodule. My experience is that the cycles come less and less frequently. Menopause is simply a marker of one solid year with no periods. An after the fact kind of thing. Good luck, I know it's not easy. I have recently read about "the window of time for initiation of replacement therapy" theory. (Dr. JoAnn Manson) If you think that you want to do replacement therapy, it should be started shortly after cycles cease. But only if you can find a REALLY good doctor to help. It is a complicated issue and every part of your endocrine system should be looked at. Your adrenal glands, thyroid, etc. They all work together....See MoreUpdate about my daughter
Comments (20)I'm so glad there's at least been a diagnosis; that must be a relief. I also had thyroid nodules and my endocrinologist said that 95% of the time they are benign, which mine turned out to be. Unfortunately the biopsy caused bleeding (very rare) and for about two weeks my throat was really sore. On the slim chance that it might be cancer, it's one of the most treatable ones of all, and very rarely has long-term consequences. Statistically it should be benign, but seeing the endocrinologist will give you peace of mind and hopefully the proper medications to make her completely well. Please keep us posted on any new developments....See More- 19 years ago
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