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I am just getting starting in looking into my own thyroid health. I turn 30 soon and am looking into my thyroid function. My mom had hypo- and my sister has hyper- and I wan to know how mine is working.
I found some valuable educational information here on Thyroid function in our body http://www. wellnessresources.com/health_classes/thyroid_class.php Also, found some articles on the site as well. http://www. wellnessresources.com/health/articles/top_thyroid_stories_of_the_past_year/
I was wondering if Thryoid disorders are indeed genetically passed. I am also having blood work done; is there any questions or issues I should bring up with my doctor.
Thanks for any insight.
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Yes, I think thyroid disorders do run in the family, it did in mine. As for a doctor, may I suggest an endocronologist to look into it. I am 82 and have been taking thyroid since my mid 20's. In my mid 60's a stupid Dr. decided that someone my age didn't need all that thyroid and cut my dosage to less than half, which brought on severe tachicardia. All the Drs did was put me on a Beta Blocker, which I am still on. Not one of them suggested another type of thyroid test.. I took one of those specialized tests by independent Drs. and X-rays they took concluded my thyroid gland had atrophied. I am currently looking for an open minded Endocrinologist to start at the befinning.. Don't get stuck like I did. Stand up for yourself.
Your story sounds a lot like mine. I'm 35 and have recently been dealing with a thyroid issue myself. About 3 years ago, I learned that I had a benign thyroid goiter with several benign nodules. My endocrinologist and I have been monitoring it and all my labs to date remain normal. However, I recently begain experiencing a choking sensation while sleep. The first ultrasound revealed my thyroid was the size of a small plum.....about 5 months ago it has grown to the size of an orange and my labs remain normal. All my research points to full removal (which I'm still against) if I want any relief as hormone suppression doesn't really work.
My mother was diagnoised with a goiter when she was in her late 20's, later on diagnoised with hypothyroidism and finally had her thyroid removed when she was 61 due to size. She actually didn't have any of the symptoms that I've been experiencing. Before she had hers removed, she went through with hormone suppression to supposedly shrink the thyroid, which didn't happen. I am exhausted as I'm unable to get a descent night's sleep and prepping for surgical removal. My advise to you is to remain vigilant and proactive. Seek out an endocrinologist for more insight and continue researching all your options. I was hoping for a nnew breakthrough treatment/procedure to better address my issue because afterall, the thyroid is one of the most important glands to hold on too.