Never a dull moment in my so called journey. After the drama with the thyroid I managed a quick breast lump and had a biopsy that fortunately was just a harmless fibroadenoma. Saw the Endocrinologist about the thyroid and he took more blood and I mentioned I had problems with my voice. It’s weaker and goes croaky from time to time. He said it wasn’t the thyroid and referred me to an ENT consultant in a couple of weeks. I know that GERD is sometimes a culprit so I am hoping it’s that.
My PMR had faded into the background, I was referred to the Endocrinologist originally by the Rheumatologist in an attempt to see if I could get down below 5mgs of Prednisolone but now I have something else to contend with. 🥂
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What did the rheumy think the endo would/could do if you couldn't get below 5mg? Was it PMR-type or adrenal-type problems - not that you can always tell the difference ...
And now I have gout!! My body must be running out of parts to annoy me and more importantly stop me going shopping today. Interestingly, other than the aching big toe I am fine 🥂
Thank you. That is very interesting. I was surprised to learn about the purines, red meat I knew about but not shell fish , oily fish and beer. All the things I love 🥂
Thyroid… that’s interesting as my self diagnosis via the banned Google of my new symptoms is thyroid issue, most likely hashi given Stills and other AI stuff
I share your frustration ! Locum GP said THE C WORD to me in February (tests ongoing) so I abstained for 4 months. Everyone says you feel better sleep better etc without alcohol but I’m still waiting to feel better, apart from my toe of course 🍷
I have similar issue as you. Thyroid nodule biopsy was negative. My voice is difficult and strangled sounding. That started about 15 years ago diagnosed as spasmodic dysphonia. They say it is not related to the nodule. I had Botox injections into my vocal cords for 9 years until the last one made it impossible to swallow without choking for 6 weeks. Stopped Botox then and voice has worsened over the years since. But I can speak just difficult. I wonder if voice is auto immune related or prednisone related? Many other side effects are showing up after 2 and a half years on prednisone for PMR.
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Appointment with endocrinologist
Adrenal suppression - FYI
Panicking after visit to Rheumy
