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kansasrose · 10-17-2005, 03:21 PM

I just spent a lot of time reading this thread. And, I am mad. This is a major problem, it seems, for so many of us! I think that it is true that doctor may have the attitude that we should just be glad we are alive, and get over it. Well, severe fatigue, weight gain, stiffness, swollen ankles, lymphedema.... I think this is serious. A recent trip for scans show that I am 'clean as a whistle' but that doesn't solve the weight problem and fatigue issue. I had Graves Disease about 5 years previous to BC diagnosis. I think it is siginficant that so many of us have had problems with thyroid, diabete (insulin dependent) and that it needs to be reviewed.

I am going to see my primary care oncologist to have bloodwork done for thyroid and glucose function. I suspect something is up.

Rose

10-17-2005, 03:21 PM	#12
kansasrose Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 8	Thyroid Problems! I just spent a lot of time reading this thread. And, I am mad. This is a major problem, it seems, for so many of us! I think that it is true that doctor may have the attitude that we should just be glad we are alive, and get over it. Well, severe fatigue, weight gain, stiffness, swollen ankles, lymphedema.... I think this is serious. A recent trip for scans show that I am 'clean as a whistle' but that doesn't solve the weight problem and fatigue issue. I had Graves Disease about 5 years previous to BC diagnosis. I think it is siginficant that so many of us have had problems with thyroid, diabete (insulin dependent) and that it needs to be reviewed. I am going to see my primary care oncologist to have bloodwork done for thyroid and glucose function. I suspect something is up. Rose