Cathjones999

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Hi, I hope that you do get a TSH thyriod Hormone Screen. It's a simple blood test. My lab takes 12 hours for the results at the longest. The test will say-Normal, high, or low. If it's normal- Well OK then. I don't need to worry about that. If it's high or low. The doctor will prescribe either a thyriod suppliment or a thyriod supressent. Back in the late 80s, I asked my doctor about high thyriod, and he talked about it, but I don't remember. It was simple and straight forward.

Many people never need to change their dosage once they start using thyriod. No special diet for low thyriod, no finger sticks. The meds have been used for ages and ages, and they don't damage anything like nexuim and Tylenol do. No shots. Just go in once a year for a TSH once you start taking the med.

Whatever you do--Good luck

Hi Cathjones999, welcome to WhatNext! I'm sorry that your husband has been diagnosed with lung cancer. It is surely a difficult diagnosis to hear. Please know that more and more of us are living with lung cancer, even late stage lung cancer, as a chronic disease. They are making a lot of progress in the treatment of our disease.

You have already found our board and asked a question! I'm so glad you are participating. I think you'll find us a friendly bunch who want to respond to questions when we can. We will also lend our shoulders should you need them.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter