Thyroid Problem

[hrjang]

Hello. I have some question about thyroid problem.

I am a new nursing student starting the BSN study in the fall.

I've got a physical exam for the nursing school.

Everything was fine, but the nurse found that the right side of my thyroid was so large. And then I've got a blood test and a ultra sound exam. The blood test result is T3:1.09, T4:7.0, and TSH:0.717. The ultra sound exam shows the large dominant nodule on the right. I am going to go to the doctor's office next friday.

If I have a thyroid problem, can I study nursing?

It seems an odd question, but it is important to me.

And could you explain something about thyroid probelm?

I try to read the book and the information in the internet.

I think I don't have any special symtoms.

Any comment will be helpful.

Thanks.

Clara.

[mother/babyRN, RN]

I have Hashimotos, which is an autoimmune form of thyroiditis (hypo)...You may not have anything going on but even if so, the thyroid can be regulated pretty well and should not be a hindrance to you. Very common to have thyroid problems especially in women. PM me if you need to....Take a deep breath!

[mother/babyRN, RN]

If you have hypothyroidism , most people don't know that you shouldn't have intake of soy products as it interferes with absorption, and it should be taken on an empty stomach...

[mermette]

I'm about to enter my last year of clinicals for my ASN degree. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer through an incidental finding during a parathyroidectomy about 7 years ago. They weren't able to remove all of the cancer due to a right recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis from a previous surgery, so I technically still have cancer. I manage to work full-time, go to school full-time and have a fiance and four dogs all while having thyroid cancer that is well-managed by medicine.

The first thing you need to do is FIND A GOOD ENDOCRINOLOGIST! One that you trust and believe in. While most doctors are well-meaning, endocrinology is a tricky system and it takes a lot of know-how to manage it correctly. Then, be sure to research everything he tells you - it will benefit your health and eventually schooling. FINALLY, get your books, notebooks, pens, pencils, paper, etc. and start studying for that nursing degree!

Don't let anything stop you from following your dream!