JenH
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So we still don't know if mine is being caused by hypothyroidism or an ectopic carcinoid tumor. We have to wait and see...
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Heard from IA City - here's the complete update: pancreatic insufficiency (heading towards diabetes), tumor markers are elevated (shots should help), and thyroiditis (causing weight gain, fatigue, puffy eyes/face - don't know what's causing it, meds if it gets worse). Summary: active tumors, pancreas, & thyroid problems.
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First appt with endocrinologist at Mayo tomorrow. Hoping to get confirmation and figure out what's going on so I can take this bull by the horns!
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Check out the pics I posted in the gallery.
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I see anendocrinologist at Mayo this Friday and then tests next week. I've already been gong to Mayo because I have Carcinoid Cancer (neuroendocrine cancer). So I need to see an endocrinologist anyway.
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Good luck tomorrow!
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Thanks!
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Symptoms: 2006 to prsent = 50 lbs abdominal weight gain, thin arms/legs, buffalo hump, facial swelling, eye bulging, nausea, flushing, diarrhea, insomnia, fatigue, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, menstral cycle stopped, vertigo, mood swings, problem focusing/thinking, acne, etc. I also have carcinoid cancer which overproduce hormones.
In the process of having it checked out. Pics ...