I have never said the word thyroid before 2026

Posted by sab1969 @sab1969, 2 days ago

Hi. I wonder if anyone else started out like me on this journey.
In January, went to the doctor for a follow-up to a fall and found out I had some odd looking thyroid test results.
Recheck blood tests and had the same thyroid conversations, looks like hyperthyroidism.
Third time, rinse and repeat.
Maybe we will get you into an Endocrinologist. Never heard of that.
6 months later, and I am only three weeks away from seeing one.
Ultrasound done.
More labs done.
Waiting.
Did anyone else just start having bad labs one day, symptom free?
Then, each month develop symptoms all related to hyperthyroidism?
I have a hx of stroke. This year, I have been to the hospital three times for kidney stones. Now I have heart racing, trembling, weight-loss, nausea, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and insomnia.
Thank you for your time in advance.
Shelley

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kmlnj | @kmlnj | 2 days ago

Shelley. You have certainly hit the jackpot winning fun times with the medical profession, aka getting to know your body.
You have been through a lot. I would step back and view it all at a distance. Our bodies and mind and spirit are all connected. It seems like you need a new tire, then steering problem. Etc. (A car)
Think about your age, family history, how you live and care for yourself, etc.
And, decide what you can do to help yourself heal. I have learned I have to work at healing every day.

gently | @gently | 2 days ago

Shelley, all of your symptoms are symptoms of hyperthyroidism, even the stroke. Thyroid storm labels your heart racing through insomnia. When you have episodes you are safest going to the hospital because of that risk of stroke. Hyperthyroidism makes your heart beat faster, which can cause AFIB, which can result in blood clots that can cause stroke.
You endocrinologist will test to determine which medical condition is causing your hyperthyroidism. The cause will determine treatment.
I have Hashimoto's--hypothyroidism. We're opposite. You have more energy than I do.
The endocrinologist may order a DEXA to see if hyperthyroidism has affected your bones. You might ask if they don't mention it.
My diagnosis was of a sudden when a doctor noticed a unexpected thyroid tumor while I was under fluoroscopy.
Let us know what the endocrinologist says.

sab1969 | @sab1969 | 1 day ago

I almost cried when I saw this reply. It is my first.
I am terrified. Thank you for your insight. I appreciate it. It helps to think of what questions I want to ask him.