hypoglycemia- UPDATE 10-19 it's diabetes mellitus (post 34)

[beeniesmom]

I hope they figure out what the problem is. I have blood sugar issues too. They are always too high. I have many of your symptoms but they are not as severe. I have to accidently skip a meal (forget to eat breakfast) to feel that sick. I hope you feel better soon.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

well it's been a week and I still feel pretty crummy. Even worse at times than before. Finally got my bloodwork back yesterday (was sent last Friday) and they told me everything looked OK, but my calcium was a teeeny bit high (just a couple of points) and my potassium was waaaaaay high.

Ultrasound appointment went smoothly. I got there early and was in and out before my official appointment time ever came up. Now I have to wait for the radiologist to look at the scans and get back with my doc. Finally went back to have more blood pulled and the doc came in while it was being drawn. I told him I was having weird symptoms (muscle aches, hot flashes, intermittant extreme thirst), but he didn't seem concerned and just told the nurse to add a couple more tests to the labwork.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

UPDATE:
Ultrasound showed that I have a nodule on my left thyroid and now I need to see an endocrinologist....I am so scared right now

[beeniesmom]

Hey, take a deep breath and stay calm. It's probably benign and what is causing your issues. So it's good that they found the problem. They are either going to take it out or leave it be. Either way, you will probably get medication to regulate your hormones. My MIL is going through the same thing. Her nodule has grown a bit so they are considering surgery to remove it. You are going to be just fine.

[Freedom]

I'm with Beenies Mom, calm down. Not been through it myself, but have a friend who had the thyroid removed. Daily meds control everything now and she feels better than she has in several YEARS!

Yes, a nodule is scary; and facing a surgery is nerve wracking. We are all here to help you through!

[Catty1]

I have nodules on my thyroid gland. The specialist said that nodules are not normal BUT that they are quite common.

I suppose if one grew big enough it might cause a problem - but nodules themselves are benign.

Big {{{hugs}}}

[beeniesmom]

Hey, How are you feeling and did they give you any more information about the nodule they found? I am taking my MIL for a consult tomorrow with a surgeon. They want to remove her thyroid because of all the problems it is causing.