Not Hashimoto's disease

I don't have the energy right now to start from scratch so I'll post part of the email I sent to the growing list of people I've promised to keep up to date about my thyroid situation. Here goes:

I don't have Hashimoto's disease. The test was negative for the anti-bodies.

Is this a good thing? If it had been Hashimoto's disease, then cancer could be pretty much ruled out.

Now I need to wait for the results of the biopsy. The test is Tuesday morning in Elmhurst, so I might have results by next Friday.

For the record, I hate the word goiter. It conjures images of sepia-toned ladies with bullfrog necks. That's what they are calling it though, a multi-nodular goiter. Gross.

Here is a brief summary so far:

• March 19 - Routine Physical - Dr. notices a lumpy thyroid. Orders an ultrasound.
• March 22 - Ultrasound at Delnor Hospital
• March 24 - Multiple nodules on each lobe of thyroid. Referred to Endocrinologist.
• March 31 - Initial consult with Dr. Z, adorable endocrinologist. He believes it is Hashimoto's disease. Orders blood test for antibodies and an Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration(FNA ) biopsy.
• April 3 - Results of antibody test shows it is not Hashimoto's disease.
• April 8 - Biopsy scheduled at Elmhurst Hospital

Thanks for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers. They are much appreciated.

Comments

[Karen]

Thanks for the update. I'm sending more good vibes your way.

[janel]

I have eleven nodules and two cysts. I am having the FNA on Friday. I totally relate to what you are feeling. It has taken me a long time to get into the endo--so I am less anxious than I was when this whole thing started. I just don't want to deal with any of this. I want it to all go away.

[Trackrick]

Here's some more good vibes, for your good health enjoyment...

ommmmm
ommmmm
ommmmm

"om" can be used for good vibes too, can't it?

Hope everything works out for you in the best possible way.