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 hi. nyc resident. 12 weeks into feeling awful. extreme fatigue, tightness across upper chest, with periodic stabbing pains. difficult to concentrate. feel short of breath. get periodic "rushes" where my pulse elevates and i feel a flush of warmth. my dr sent me to a heart guy (no problems), and a lung guy (nothing obvious) who gave me a steriod inhaler that has muted the chest pains. feeling really worn down. another round of blood tests last thurs, no results yet. thanks.
Answer Dear Bruce, If you are asking if this could be thyroid related, it is doubtful...... However, if in the blood work the doctors have done, if they have NOT done a COMPLETE thyroid panel and if they have not done an ANA blood test, it would be beneficial to have it done.... A normal on ALL the thyroid blood panel and a negative on the ANA blood test would help rule out thyroid problems and also autoimmune diseases.....
