For those who may not understand the thyroid gland's function in the body, it's like a thermostat on a heating unit. When it's functioning normally, your body stays at a relatively comfortable temperature. When it's in hyper mode (hyperthyroidism) you'll feel extremely warm when others are comfortable and when it's in hypo (hypothyroidism) mode, you'll feel colder than cold.
My husband has learned to accept the fact that I'll be wearing silk long johns most of the year and I'll be sleeping with an electric blanket on year round. (I was considerate enough to buy a dual control electric blanket though so he can turn his off while I'm cooking on the other side.)
Anyhoo...the reason I'm talking about this hot and cold thyroid stuff is to lead into my blog subject for the day. Yesterday, I had my annual visit to the endocrinologist. It's usually a routine formality in order to have my medication refilled but I wasn't expecting to hear the doc say she felt something abnormal. I should have picked up on the fact that something was wrong when she kept palpating my neck over and over. Naturally, the first thought that popped into my head was, "oh no, the cancer's back!," and who wouldn't think that way under the circumstances? But, I've got to suck it up and not go there. I can't afford to worry about "what if." I'll just wait until I get the results from the ultrasound and go from there. In the words of Gilda Radner, "It's always something." Always something.
I need some help.im a 70-year old woman recently (October 2017) diagnosed with stage 2b cancer. Cancer in the breast and spread to lymph nodes. Eleven were removed; two had cancer. Feb 25 I had my first treatment. ACT but I think it was a mistake. I've only had a tonsillectomy and five children in my life and was only recently put on blood pressure medicines (last five years). I have a close relationship with the Lord and believe He is leading me / walking with me. He certainly has been preparing me for this journey for a long time. I haven't read every post but I will. What I have read gives me an urgency in my heart and a boldness in my spirit to ask if I can reach out to you in real life for some conversation. I need help. You have been where I am going. I will give you my new blog in progress. Already losing brain cells to write. We can also connect on Facebook if you want to know more about me. Low drama, usually positive, silver lining view, pinvolved in life but not politically vocal. If you would have the time / energy to be friends for a season I will email or pm you to make contact by phone.
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