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It was suggested that I had Hashimoto's thyoiditis a few years ago (4 years). No ultrasound, blood done work off and on. I went to get a physical and they found that my thyroid is quite enlarged... throat feels full and causing coughing. I am "finally" scheduled to have my thyroid...

I started having horrible back pain a few months ago. I went to a spine doctor and he could not find anything wrong. Agree... it is frustrating.

I have been able to loose 7 lbs just by doing physical therapy. I have been eating normally.. I am a little piggie. I am doing physical therapy because I have hip dypslasia and am getting ready for hip preservation surgery. I had to loose weight before they would ever consider doing surgery...

I was not allowed water after i started drinking the contrast. They wanted my insides to glow. I asked her to try certain spots because nurses have had better luck (upper arms rather than in the crook of my arm) but she assured me she knew what she was doing. So frustrating!!! I have been a...

I seem to be fine. The arm hurt for 24 hours. I have a bruise on my arm and a small knot under the bruise. Luckily I am able to use the arm again and the swelling went down. That was freaky!!!

I went today to have a dye contrast CT scan for my abdomen and pelvis. The nurse went to put in the IV and could not get in in my left arm (my good arm). She moved to my other arm (my bad arm) and she got the IV in and then put in the saline and all of a sudden my arm swelled and I had...

I started Zantac a few days ago. I did great the first day and then all of a sudden my stomach started to get messed up. I had been dealing with constipation before the Zantac and now all of a sudden the constipation is resolving. Is this normal?? My stomach gets upset with my morning dose...

I was just diagnosed with myofascial pain. The doctor didn't even tell me... I was reading my clinic notes that the doctor wrote after my appointment (posted online on my patient record). Obviously I am frustrated that the doctor didn't tell me to my face. Anyone else have this diagnosis???

No... I am having an entire GI with contrast (from my neck to the bottom of my pelvis). I have had a gall bladder surgery that we are not convinced it went as well as planned and I had a C-section. They are looking for scaring, hidden hernias, growths on my digestive organs and the such. It...

I am having horrible joint problems.... I am getting my hip and knees looked at next week. I am also full blown perimenopause. I just read this morning that hormonal changes can cause blood sugar issues. I think I need to ease off the carbs even more than I am... and eat more protein. I eat...

I am getting an extensive CT scan with dye contrast and chalk drink. Doctor is going to check for hernias and abnormalities/scaring from previous surgeries. I am also going through the early stages of "the change"... my body is in huge stage of stress. Hoping to find out soon. Tried sleeping...

I eat sugar once a month... otherwise I don't touch sugar or sugary foods. I am in lots of joint pain. I have been given instructions to up my pain meds. I injured my back a few weeks ago and this is when the sugars started being goofy.

I am allergic to most of those meds. Going to try Zantac again (only one I am not allergic to). Getting a CT-scan of my digestive system so should have answers soon.

I am the one with CF. Having more children was out of the question. I was luckily to have the one. We got lots of grief from friends and family for one having one (only child issues). We told people they could have a baby and do the middle of the night feedings for us. Kiddo gets lonely but...

I have horrible acid reflux and it gets down into my lungs. My doc said I need to sleep in the recliner. I have been doing so for over 6 months. I am in horrible pain from that recliner. It is firm but soft and... miserable. My legs cramp all through the night. My back is a total mess (I...

I developed a cold a few weeks ago. My sugars started to be higher than normal in the morning (115-118). Then I developed lady issues and my blood sugars stayed high in the morning (120-125). On top of this I am having almost constant hip, knee and ankle pain (getting it checked in a few...

Having same problems for the past few years. I finally changing docs.... huge change. Added a new general practitioner to my care team and things are going tons smoother... she acts as an advocate and a buffer. New doc visits are quicker and smoother. New docs only see a certain number of...

Looks like it might be a stress fracture in my back. Taking this super serious and getting it checked... have an appointment with a spine doctor. Coughing.... falling in the bathroom... brittle bones may be the causes. Getting lots of blood work done and possible another bone density test...

I have to sleep in a recliner due to my GERD. Shortly after starting my back started to hurt. I have a vertebre that feels bulgy and feels bruised. There is no visable bruise. In horrible back spasms almost constantly now. I also got a cold last week and my cough slighly increased---it is a dry...

I can't get past the smell or the taste. Ewww!! I am still trying to find a good multi-vitamin.