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I'm 39 and started having symptoms immediately after having a c section /tubal ligation in 2006.went from doctor to doctor being told its all in my head.i finally got one that actually is getting somewhere.i truly believe the tubal ligation triggered it.anyway i'm uninsured and really scared .of course i need to get insured quick and learn more but the more i research ,the more i get scared.they also found three cysts on my thyroid they want to biopsy.one of my many symptoms is anxiety and panic attacks and all this is certainly not helping that.any words are appreciated
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shira75032 jerseygirlinsc
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What did they base your diagnosis of Sjogren's on? Did you actually have positive serology?
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Do get your thyroid checked out. Thyroid problems go hand-in-hand with just about every auto-immune condition, not just SS. Mine is usually under-active but it can go either way. If you've got cysts on your thyroid, it may well be that they're producing too much thyroid hormone, which could well account for your panic attacks.
They have medications to damp down an over-active thyroid these days, but even if you had to have surgery that wouldn't be anything to worry about. Thyroid surgery is relatively easy and very safe nowadays.
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I can understand your wanting to keep your thyroid, but I think they normally do this to stabilise things. A friend of mine has Hashimoto's too. She had one op to remove cysts but her thyroid levels were all over the place after that, and she finally got so sick of it she agreed to have the whole gland removed. She says she's never regretted it, as she's stable now. It's a very minor op these days.
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Hyperventilation is another symptom of anxiety. That's when you breath too deeply and/or too fast, but without realising it. This messes up your metabolism and also causes dizziness.
There's a good chance that fixing your thyroid problem will lessen all your anxiety symptoms.
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In any case, they'll be able to see from the biopsy exactly what these cysts are doing. By the way, I'm sure you know that most thyroid cysts or tumours aren't cancerous and that even when they are, thyroid cancer is one of the easiest and most successful to treat.
I hope you can get the biopsy done soon, so you can get on with treating whatever is happening.
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I guess there's no such thing as a free lunch wherever you live!
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sally83545 jerseygirlinsc
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I am sorry to hear that you are feeling scared I know the process of being diagnosed can cause alot of anxiety. I am happy you have found a doctor who seems to be on the ball. You are right about the insurance the sooner you are able to get it the better. Thyroid issues are part of Autoimmune and are very treatable as is the Sjogrens your friends on this site are here to help you with advice and information so know that you are not alone. Take deep breaths and try to relax, approach your issues one at a time one day at a time, give your body time to start healing watch what your eating, stay hydrated, rest. Really try to not get worked up if you start feeling overwhelmed stop and breathe. You can do this you are in control of your treatment so educate and advocate for yourself and know you have friends here to help answer your questions. Good luck and feel better,
Sally
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