Help with ultrasound results

[dani2776]

I just picked up a copy of my ultrasound report and I think it is ok but looking for some opinions.  The report says the following:

Impression
Overall thyroid fland is unremarkable in size.  The left lobe is 4.2 x 1.8 x 2.2cm and the right lobe is 3.8 x 1.8 x 2.2cm. The isthmus is 4mm in thickness.  There is a heterogeneous echotexture with realtive increased blood flow diffusely.  This can be seen with thyroiditis.  Correlation clinically with laboratory values as well as clinical signs and symptoms is needed.

My impression
Inflammed thyroid?  Does this mean my thyroid is still under "attack"?

[dani2776]

Ok now I have a lot of questions for you, lol!  I first had problems that were VERY similiar to hyper about 5 years ago.  Of course no doctor would listen to me and said I was crazy. After about a year of suffering, the symptoms kind of subsided but never left completely but I was able to function again.  Then 2 years ago when I go pregnant with my 4th child the symtoms of hypo came on but again everyone said I was crazy and it was all just because I was pregnant.  I have never been the same since and symptoms started escalating again in December with what appeared to be hyper.  I am currently bouncing back and forth with hyper and hypo.  My question is when I had problems 5 years ago could it have been my thyroid and then it went into remission only to flare up again 3 years later?  The reason I ask is because my endo told me that within in a few months my thyroid should have burned out.  SInce my symptoms are sooooo similar to what happened 5 years ago I am CONVINCED that I have MS.  I already had an MRI of my brain which was normal and saw a neurologist who said I am fine.  Second question is with T4 meds will the antibodies go down and calm down the inflammation? What did you mean by permanent treatment? You say chance of remission is not great with antibodies over than 1000, so am I going to feel like this forever?  Ok now that I have swamped you with questions, please feel free to bill me, LOL!  I will be glad to pay ANYONE who can help me.  Thanks you soooo much!

[Smilerdeb]

Your thyroid could take years to burn out...it doesnt just happen overnight.
You have an inflammed thyroid which is causing all your problems at present.
Your antibody level is high and while that is high, the inflammation will continue.
The only way for the antibodies to go into remission is permanent treatment as the antibodies only attack the thyroid and thyroid tissue.
Chance of remission with the antibodies is not great with the antibodies being over 1000.
Your Doctor should explain this to you.
Ask him more questions when you go back to him.
Its got me beat why Doctors dont explain anything about antibodies.
Make sure you take yr T4 med.

[dani2776]

Yes I have Hashimoto's with antibodies over 1000.  I was started on meds a couple of months ago but had trouble with the synthoid.  Will be starting Levoxyl.  The reason for the ultrasound is pain, choking sensation and losing voice.  What should I watch and wait for?  Once my thyroid is destroyed will it still show inflammaton?

[MANmom]

It could.  Are you positive for TPOab?  That would mean your body is attacking your thyroid, AKA Hashimoto's.  Looks like you should watch and wait. Do you have a follow-up?