Thyroid

This morning we took Giovanna to the endocrinologist. Some of her blood tests were useful to determine thyroid problems, some were not. And because of that she had to have her blood drawn one more time. The doctor wants to check liver function, bowel, any inflammation on the organs.

Giovanna is been a champ with all these lab tests, but I really hope this will be the last time she does it, at least for a while.

Her x-ray for bone study determined bone delay, which turns out to be a good thing because it means Giovanna still have time to grow. Her lab tests show normal thyroid hormone level BUT it also shows high levels of thyroid antibodies- an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the thyroid. 

Because thyroid treatment is based on symptoms and thyroid hormone levels and Giovi doesn't show any symptoms of fatigue, hair or weight lost, changes on bowel movements, and her thyroid hormone levels are normal, the doctor didn't prescribe any treatment for her right now, but he wants to see her in six months, unless he finds something abnormal on these last blood tests.

I am a bit anxious because my mom and my sister have thyroid problems and I know it is not easy, and Giovanna is so young for that. The lab tests should be ready soon and the doctor should be calling us someday next week.