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Avatar f tn Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI) is the definitive test to diagnose Graves Disease. Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOab) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) are both needed to diagnose Hashimoto's). You should also ask for a thyroid ultrasound to check for nodules, since, sometimes, nodules produce hormones on their own, independently of the thyroid. Hope you're feeling better.
Avatar f tn Thyroid inferno refers to the colour Doppler appearance of the thyroid gland in active Graves disease (inclusive of variants such as Marine Lenhart syndrome), and consists of multiple small areas of colour flow seen diffusely throughout the gland representing increased vascularity and arteriovenous shunting.
Avatar n tn I have been going to an Endocrinologist for almost 1 year. He has done several ultrasounds showing that I have 5 tumors on my thyroid. I have a biopsy which showed they were benign. I recently had another ultrasound which showed one of the tumors had shrunk but another one appeared.
Avatar f tn You need a second opinion. Based on what you describe, you have autoimmune thyroid disease with markers for Graves' (TSI) and the other common antibodies (TPO and Tg) that are usually associated with hashimoto's. Graves' and Hashi should be considered as entities on two ends of a spectrum, not two completely different diseases. This may cause fluctuating thyroid function to hypo and hyper and back but this is not common.
Avatar f tn I have been diagnosed with Graves Oct/12. On thyroid meds. Beta blockers. Going for ultrasound next week. Doctor says I am improving because my TsH is in normal range. I am stil shaking. Heart racing. Difficulty swallowing. Headaches. Rash on my body in various areas. Exhausted. I don't feel any improvement. My family doctor is sending me to an internist next....and for an ultra sound. I as well think I am going crazy. And to complicate worst I have menopause.
Avatar f tn hi i'm a 28 yr old woman and have suffered badly with symptoms from graves disease for 3yrs i've been on propylthiouracil for a year now as i had a severe allergic reaction to carbimazole! my symptoms include insomnia,severe fatigue,anxiety,bouts of depression,poor concentration,memory loss,bruising easily,dizziness,nausea and graves rage and weakened immune system (sick often). the problem is that i've recently had a blood test that read normal at 5.
1039061 tn?1257878294 No I haven't gotten the last tests yet. Endo said not til January. I have been thinking about taking the order to my PCP and seeing if she will order the tests so that I can find out for sure. What is your opinion?
Avatar n tn s disease, then still not feeling well, and finally diagnosed with graves disease and vitamin D deficiency. Then came Graves eye disease, not severe and under control. So yes have levels checked, I had only TSH checked in Feb of last year, and it came back in normal range, when i had my physical my tsh was 0.00 so they tested T3 and T4 and they were not normal. Good luck, it is a slow process, and i get depressed about it often, it is not a disease with an easy cure, it is a long battle.
Avatar f tn On what grounds were you diagnosed with Graves Disease? Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin is the definitive antibody test for Graves, so if they didn't do that, you may not have it. There's another autoimmune thyroid disease called Hashimoto's that's, typically, associated with hypothyroidism, but is often characterized by periods of hyperthyroidism in the early stages.
Avatar f tn You have hyperthyroidism. Most commonly this would be Graves' disease. The ultrasound did not show a nodule that would be "hot". The vascularity on the ultrasound was unremarkable, typically in thyroiditis this is a low. Classically in Graves' disease it is high but this does not exclude Graves' disease. The antibody you've had have been negative but these are nonspecific for Graves' disease.
Avatar f tn From the internet: Both Graves' disease and chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) are autoimmune diseases of thyroid gland.
Avatar n tn Hi steph20, There is a lot of information not mentioned about your thyroid ultrasound, including if any nodules were noted or the dimensions of the thyroid gland itself, which can tell you more about your thyroid. I'm not a medical professional but I have had thyroid ultrasounds, so I'll tell you what I know based on the short ultrasound result.
Avatar m tn My ultrasound today showed and inflammation of the left side of my thyroid. The nurse from the doctor' s office told me it explained the hyperthyroidism blood work. They are trying to get me into endocrinologist sooner. They could tell me nothing else. Has anyone had this problem?
877337 tn?1249844450 Graves' disease may present clinically with one of the following characteristic signs: * exophthalmos (protuberance of one or both eyes) * a non-pitting edema (pretibial myxedema), with thickening of the skin usually found on the lower extremities * fatigue, weight loss with increased appetite, and other symptoms of hyperthyroidism * rapid heart beats * muscular weakness The two signs that are truly 'diagnostic' of Graves' disease (i.e.
Avatar f tn Even if your thyroid does look okay on ultrasound, knowing whether or not you have an autoimmune disease is valuable information. It will let you know how closely to monitor your thyroid and what to expect. Good luck!
Avatar f tn Not sure if they are the same, but here's what I found on one site: "Graves' disease can be diagnosed using Thyroid Receptor Antibodies (TRAb) / Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSI). The presence of TRAb/TSI test can confirm Graves' disease, and while experts can't agree, it's thought that from 75 to 95 percent of all Graves' patients will test positive for these antibodies.
Avatar m tn I now have pain on the left thyroid. ENT suggested waiting a year and doing another ultrasound. I would be ok with that if it weren't for the pain and what appears to be a new nodule on the left side. Is there something I could be doing or taking that would prevent future nodules?
877337 tn?1249844450 If your uptakes were 1%-4%, wouldn't that be considered hyPOthyroidism rather that hyPERthyroidism? Also, wouldn't Graves Disease encompass the ENTIRE thyroid and not just a portion of it?
Avatar f tn It seems odd that it would take two years to diagnose Graves' disease. Also odd that her thyroid levels (did they do a complete thyroid panel or just TSH?) are normal...by definition Graves' is HYPERthyroid so high levels of thyroid hormones should be found (and low TSH) If you feel that she is being misdiagnosed, definitely seek another opinion.
Avatar n tn It is conman for a goiter to be bought on by hashimoto disease or Graves disease. (A scan will also check for noduals on the gland, dont panic though as this is also common). which is antibodies attacking the gland. also have they done the blood tests to check how your thyroid levels are..