It's been a scary couple of weeks for me as I dealt with the possibility that I may have cancer. It all started a few months ago when I went to the chiropractor for sciatic nerve pain (still hurts from my pregnancy with Rya) and something showed up in my neck on the x-ray. I then went to my doctor for blood work and an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed my thyroid was enlarged and there was a nodule on my thyroid or parathyroid. Fast forward a few weeks and a referral and I'm sitting in the office of an oncologist. ON-FREAKING-COLOGIST!The days surrounding the appointment were difficult and stressful and took my mind to some dark places. My appointment was on Friday afternoon and thankfully Friday evening I received news that I DO NOT have cancer. It's hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) which can sometimes cause a pseudo tumor and a whole list of symptoms that I've been experiencing... weight gain, hair loss, depression, facial swelling etc. My next step is to see an endocrinologist to discuss hormone replacement medication or natural supplements. I'm sharing this with you, my dear Internet friends, because I know this is a common disease and I need advice. So hit me with it please!
This experience has been humbling and has made me so grateful. I hug my kids a little tighter now and I'm sending you, my readers, a big virtual hug. Thank you for being a part of my life and thank you for reading my blog.
