Brilliant link . . . . . . warning; could make your neck sore, it did mine :-)

[flatfeet1]

Well I think its Brilliant, the video especially

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The other links on the right side are interesting too

[PinkNinja]

That is really interesting! Thanks for posting

[shaws Administrator]

Very interesting. How many of us, I wonder, have ever had our neck palpated to check our thyroid gland status?

[flatfeet1 in reply to shaws]

Meeeeee.... . . . .a DIY job . . . after seeing that video it looked simple, clear and prescise, but I just ended up with sore throat/neck after all that palpating.

I wish that lovely man was over here, I would go and see him.

[greygoose]

I have, many times by many doctors. And they poke and prod to find it because it's all shrivelled up and dead and they're expecting a goitre! And I hate it!!! I hate anyone or anything touching my neck. At school we had to wear hats with elastic under the chin and it was a nightmare! lol

[ChemicalAngel]

Right, have done the exam as shown in the video, and also got hubby to check too, am I supposed to be able to feel the butterfly so clearly?? Seriously, even though I am overweight, both hubby and I could feel the butterfly!!!

Ann xx

[flatfeet1 in reply to ChemicalAngel]

I thought it was very well explained and so I'm gald someone managed it, Did you find and of the "Findings" listed under the video ?

I will try again when throat not so sore !

[ChemicalAngel in reply to flatfeet1]

It is a fab video. I am not sure if you are supposed to feel the thyroid so clearly or not. Xx

[RedApple Administrator]

Good link, thanks!

I did have a thyroid ultrasound but no doc has ever done a 'hands on' examination. I get the feeling most wouldn't actually know how to.

[flatfeet1 in reply to RedApple]

Was the ultrasound useful, did it show anything ? I imagine it would be more useful than an examination. Just curious.

[RedApple Administrator in reply to flatfeet1]

If I recall correctly, it showed that my thyroid had been badly inflamed. Which was no surprise to me, considering how sore and tender my neck had been for a very long time!

I actually think if anyone had tried to do a physical neck examination on me a few years back, they'd have been in danger of a smack in the face because everything was so sensitive and tender! I can and do now wear lightweight scarves and necklaces again, but it took a very long time for me to be able to tolerate anything around my neck. I still can't do polo neck tops and always stick to the lower cut necklines.

[flatfeet1 in reply to RedApple]

Thanks redapple,

I think I would prefer an ultra sound if it was needed, dosen't sound like they do these palpitations these days.

[Hashoo in reply to flatfeet1]

Good luck, I had one done abroad, brought it back along with blood results, showed it to my GP (who is a good GP) and he said that I should give the blood results to the receptionist to add to my file but not bother with the ultrasound as no-one could read them!!!!!

[flatfeet1 in reply to Hashoo]

Oh dear !

Looks like only endos can do palpating and read scans then.

Perhaps yours will come in useful with an endo?

[Hashoo in reply to flatfeet1]

Unfortunately I'm yet to get a referral ...at least my GP is willing to treat and,after getting the list sent through from here of sympathetic endos I don't think there's much chance of me getting a good one...none in or around my area

[flatfeet1 in reply to Hashoo]

(((hugs)))

[Caroline240265]

I have just moved to France. So off to the Dr I went I am on 50mg of Levo and still have symptoms. Dr did the usual blood pressure, checked heart etc. Then to my surprise he started to feel around my thyroid which was very tender on one side. He has sent me straight for blood tests. You go to a lab here and the Dr gets the results and you also get your own personal copy sent to you. Waiting to see what my levels are hoping he will up my meds as so achey and tired again.