About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
Question I have normal TSH and T4 tests but still think I might have a problem with my thyroid. I have fatique, bruising, dry skin and nails, weight gain. My major complaint is about muscle weakness. I have a constent life long battle with tendonitis and buritis in various locations and am vulnerable to injury when I do any kind of slighty strenuous activity. Do you have any information about thyroid and tendonitis or can you direct me to info on the web? Thanks
Answer Dear Christine, Thyroid problems have nothing to do with tendonitis, bruising or bursitis.... It also have nothing to do with muscle weakness....
I stongly suggest that you have your doctor run blood work for possible autoimmune disease... The blood work ANA, would be a good place to start....
