Over-active Thyroid

[GwenW]

Dave got out of the hospital a week ago. His doctor put him in because of High Blood Pressure. Anyway, while there, they did some tests and found that he has an over-active thyroid and severe colitis.

He has a nodule in his thyroid and they were supposed to do a test to see if it was cancerous. The radiology department canceled the doctor's order for that test (according to the doctor) an jumped ahead to do a cat scan test on his abdomin and pelvis...that required iodine.

We kept waiting for the thyroid test and finally learned that because the cat scan was given "out of order," they can't give him the thyroid test (to see if it is "hot") because it requires iodine. Seems that now we have to wait 6 weeks.

They can't even treat him for the over-active thyroid because if it is cancerous, the treatment will do more harm than good! I can't believe this!!!! Poor Dave is bouncing off the walls. This explains his horrible condition and while I'm hopeful that this can be treated and he can get some relief....I can't believe how long he has to wait! By the way....this was a local hospital....not one through the VA!

I had no idea how bad an over-active thyroid could make a person feel. I think it is just that much worse because of his other mental problems....

Just wanted to update you all!

Hugs,

Gwen

[panamared1951]

I can feel for you in this matter. I have just the reverse a non producing thyroid. I can not say what an over producer feels like but a non producer leaves you dragging all the time. Over or under it is no fun. I have an ultrasound and the iodine test next week. Mine is a reflair up from years ago while on active duty and documented in my health records and the VA did no rate it as service connected. Not sure if this new info will matter to them or not.

I hope the test come back in his favor.

[GwenW]

I can feel for you in this matter. I have just the reverse a non producing thyroid. I can not say what an over producer feels like but a non producer leaves you dragging all the time. Over or under it is no fun. I have an ultrasound and the iodine test next week. Mine is a reflair up from years ago while on active duty and documented in my health records and the VA did no rate it as service connected. Not sure if this new info will matter to them or not.

I hope the test come back in his favor.

Thanks, I hope your test is Okay and you feel better soon. Glad that you have this documented! I guess the thyroid is bad regardless of over or under active. The only good side I see to the over-active is you lose weight fast....LOL...I could use a little of that! Dave lost 25 lbs in 6 weeks. ( But he's a big guy. ) I just hope they can help him feel better...it is the waiting around that is hard! And of course, I have to listen to him complain because they messed up and made him have to wait...guess that is wife's are far....hahaha.... B)

Wishing you all the best!

Gwen

[Pete53]

Gwen and Dave:

Can you talk to someone who is not covering the VA's ass. This sounds serious to me and needs someone to look at. Maybe just a second opinion using some other insurance or paying for it would help.

I am concerned and would appreciate if you would keep us advised.