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10-23-2007, 03:35 PM

Well I saw my primary care Dr. yesterday. He said the thyroid values seems to be normal. But he finds that my thyroids seems enlarged. So he is running every other test that the GYN didn't run. I am scheduled for a Thyroid Sono on Friday after work to see if the thyroid is actually enlarged or if it's a bit of fatty tissue. While doing the exam (yep the old guy got to cop a feel..lol I was thankful that it wasn't the younger Dr in the practice....lol) he said he found an enlarged lymphnode by my left arm pit. So he ordered an xray to check it out. Most likely it's a by product of the onset of my period since I just finished taking the meds. I am also scheduled for a batter of blood test on Saturday. Once that comes back we will reconvene. He figures all should go well once my period comes down..wish my GYN would have told me that the cramping would be as bad as some labor pains. He said at worst if the period problems continue then he and my GYN have to set up for me to see an endocronologist.

I asked him if it was possible at all that it was perimenopause...he told me to not even think of that...it's way way too early. He said if I were closer to 40 then it would be a thought.

So for now girls that is where we stand. I told him to run all the test he wants because I pay a damn arm and a leg for my family's health insurance so I might as well use it.

I really appreciate all the help, support and information you girls have given/shared with me.

10-23-2007, 03:35 PM	#6
Bizzymammabee Guest Posts: n/a	Update Well I saw my primary care Dr. yesterday. He said the thyroid values seems to be normal. But he finds that my thyroids seems enlarged. So he is running every other test that the GYN didn't run. I am scheduled for a Thyroid Sono on Friday after work to see if the thyroid is actually enlarged or if it's a bit of fatty tissue. While doing the exam (yep the old guy got to cop a feel..lol I was thankful that it wasn't the younger Dr in the practice....lol) he said he found an enlarged lymphnode by my left arm pit. So he ordered an xray to check it out. Most likely it's a by product of the onset of my period since I just finished taking the meds. I am also scheduled for a batter of blood test on Saturday. Once that comes back we will reconvene. He figures all should go well once my period comes down..wish my GYN would have told me that the cramping would be as bad as some labor pains. He said at worst if the period problems continue then he and my GYN have to set up for me to see an endocronologist. I asked him if it was possible at all that it was perimenopause...he told me to not even think of that...it's way way too early. He said if I were closer to 40 then it would be a thought. So for now girls that is where we stand. I told him to run all the test he wants because I pay a damn arm and a leg for my family's health insurance so I might as well use it. I really appreciate all the help, support and information you girls have given/shared with me.