parathroid

[knitting08]

have been told I have a nodule on this gland and will need it removed I had part of my thyroid removed over 20yrs ago and have never felt well since I have never had any tablets in all that time I think I have all of the symptoms of under active thyroid but don't get any help from my gp now worried about this op

[Nanaedake]

Is this website any help? parathyroid.com/

[knitting08 in reply to Nanaedake]

will look at that thank you

[bantam12 in reply to knitting08]

Do you have high calcium and parathyroid results and have you had ultrasound and sestamibi scans ? You need an experienced endocrinologist to properly diagnose hyperparathyroidism and a very experienced surgeon to operate.

[knitting08 in reply to bantam12]

have had scans but saw consultant in May and he said will see me in October so don't have results yet

[SlowDragon Administrator]

For full Thyroid evaluation (separate from parathyroid) you need TSH, FT4, FT3 plus TPO and TG thyroid antibodies and also very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have money off offers.

All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)

Have you had parathyroid testing done?

As Nanaedake says parathyroid.com is good website to help understand parathyroid issues

[knitting08 in reply to SlowDragon]

now I am worried that the surgeon won't do the op right

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to knitting08]

Suggest you get full private testing of thyroid and vitamins

Ask GP run parathyroid test and calcium too

You can download an app called calcium.pro

calciumpro.com/high-calcium...

Put your own test results into the app and it assesses your personal situation