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Posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2011, at 10:20:51
In reply to Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 10:05:46
Dinah you have diagnosed thyroid disease or is this a new finding? Thyroid nodules I personally know many that just have an ultrasound on them yearly to check for changes. My neice has them with hasimotos, a neighbor just has them no thyroid med, some can cause problems or be a problem. Do you have a goiter? How did you find out you have them ultrasound? Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 11:07:16
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2011, at 10:20:51
The doctor felt it. He's going to do blood tests. If my thyroid function shows as normal (as it has in the past), he's going to do a biopsy.
But it looks as if many people have them, and few of them are cancerous.
I really wish doctors would get a course in how to say things like this. Instead of "I feel a nodule. It's this big (showing me a drawing of where he traced it on my neck). We'll do blood tests and if they come back normal, we'll do a biopsy. If they come back abnormal, we'll treat then check again for the nodule." Why can't they insert "It's not at all uncommon, particularly as people age, and most nodules are not malignant. But it's best to check just in case there's a problem. We'll...."
Or at least not check my blood pressure after telling me about a nodule. :)
Posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2011, at 12:31:22
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 11:07:16
And then say " Your Blood pressure is up here's a scrip " Let me see if I can find a good article. And if it's that time that's when thyroid problems show up. That I know from experience. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2011, at 12:35:16
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 11:07:16
Here's your A&P homework for the day. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 12:44:35
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2011, at 12:35:16
Thanks, Phillipa. It doesn't look so scary.
But I'm still a bit scared.
Posted by sigismund on September 29, 2011, at 14:34:20
In reply to Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 10:05:46
Mine was not malignant. It was taken out to biopsied.
My integrative doctor wondered whether it was caused by heavy metal toxicity.
Years later I definitely had this. My mercury levels were the highest they had seen.
Posted by torrid on September 29, 2011, at 18:29:40
In reply to Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 10:05:46
neddle biopcy is so symple want do do it?
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 21:15:22
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by torrid on September 29, 2011, at 18:29:40
That will definitely be done unless the thyroid blood tests suggest another possibility.
Posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 21:24:42
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by sigismund on September 29, 2011, at 14:34:20
It appears a lot of things can cause it. I'm sure it will be ok. I just hate suspense. Blood test results will be in by Monday. If they're normal (as my thyroid tests have always been, including a year or so ago), it will take a while to schedule a biopsy, and a while to get back results.
I nearly always peek at the end of the book or else I can't enjoy the rest of it. The next little while isn't going to be fun. Even if the blood tests come back abnormal, it'll just stretch out the period of anxiety.
I do like the new doctor, though. He's the only doctor since my neurologist who gave me such a thorough once over to find something like that. He seems to be knowledgeable and his proposals sound reasonable. I could just wish for a bit more skill in calming what are likely useless fears.
Posted by floatingbridge on September 29, 2011, at 21:54:18
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » sigismund, posted by Dinah on September 29, 2011, at 21:24:42
Dinah,
You have my sympathies for a weekend of suspense :-/. Hopefully you will find some distractions for yourself.
I wanted to add, along with the others that the nodules are fairly common. I have not had them, but friends have.
Hoping for good news on Monday.
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2011, at 12:14:03
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by floatingbridge on September 29, 2011, at 21:54:18
Thanks. :)
Certainly I have too much work to do to be able to afford worry. So hopefully I'll be able to start obsessing about work again.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 4, 2011, at 19:22:33
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » floatingbridge, posted by Dinah on October 1, 2011, at 12:14:03
Dinah,
Have you heard anything?
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Posted by Dinah on October 5, 2011, at 8:53:53
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by floatingbridge on October 4, 2011, at 19:22:33
Nope. The doctor said to call Monday but when I called, they said it could be a few more days. If they haven't called by Friday I'll check again. And I've made a note to myself to go back to using the much faster lab I usually use. I've got my phone forwarded to my cell whenever I leave the house.
Of course, no matter what, this is just the first step. Next is either scheduling a biopsy, or treating the thyroid problem and then checking for it again.
I'm not overly concerned, in that I know chances are pretty high that it's nothing. But I find myself doing a lot of the things that I do to calm myself. I don't have the time to do that right now. I really don't.
Thanks for remembering. :)
Posted by Dinah on October 6, 2011, at 10:40:57
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by floatingbridge on October 4, 2011, at 19:22:33
I realized I'm thinking about this all wrong. Chances are it's nothing, and there's no reason to worry. And if it is something, why am I in such a hurry to find out? It's not like I'll be happier afterwards.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 6, 2011, at 11:22:14
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on October 6, 2011, at 10:40:57
Dinah, my opinion is that anyone would be anxious waiting for the news. I think, of course you want to know! I would, though I would have all sorts of very intense feelings about it I'm sure.
I'm sorry you are having to wait this long, and I am very much hoping you do not spend another weekend waiting.
It probably is nothing, like you say, but personally, I find uncertainty is a real challenge. And the biopsy is a standard
out patient procedure. Very quick.Hugs!
Posted by Dinah on October 8, 2011, at 2:56:33
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by floatingbridge on October 6, 2011, at 11:22:14
Labs were fine. Biopsy Monday.
I found out that insulin resistant people are more likely to get the nodules, so that makes it even more likely that it's not cancerous.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 8, 2011, at 7:43:28
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » floatingbridge, posted by Dinah on October 8, 2011, at 2:56:33
Thanks for the update. I know there is still the biopsy, but this sounds good, Dinah. I am glad you received the results before the weekend. I hope Monday's biopsy is easy and you receive the results more quickly than the bloodwork.
Posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2011, at 21:33:23
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by floatingbridge on October 8, 2011, at 7:43:28
Pretty sure it will be okay. Doc might know just by sight of tissue or fluid. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on October 10, 2011, at 16:34:39
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2011, at 21:33:23
Sigh. Dr. seemed to be trying to discourage my optimism. Not that he was being particularly pessimistic. But there's no point worrying about it, and I've done everything I can.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 10, 2011, at 18:31:30
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on October 10, 2011, at 16:34:39
When do you expect the results, Dinah?
Maybe he was being annoyingly neutral.
(((sorry)))
Posted by Phillipa on October 10, 2011, at 21:10:48
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on October 10, 2011, at 16:34:39
Dinah biopsy today? I still wouldn't worry as even if the nodule isn't good. I know several people who had thyroid cancer and all recovered quite nicely and no further problems. I do suggest goggling Mary Shoman thyroid site. She's very good advise sound. Let me know what happened today okay? Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on October 10, 2011, at 23:59:23
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on October 10, 2011, at 21:10:48
Results no sooner than a week from now.
I'm still not worried, just wondering why the doctor didn't seem to want to reinforce my lack of worry. Is it a standard thing with them?
But I do like him, overall. He was really nice and explained each step of the procedure both before and while he was doing it. I had a kidney stone last night/this morning, so really the biopsy was a piece of cake in comparison.
He really seems to know his meds, too. I think the tweaking he did made perfect sense.
Posted by Dinah on October 11, 2011, at 0:03:46
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » Dinah, posted by floatingbridge on October 10, 2011, at 18:31:30
I hope that was it. Perhaps he doesn't want his patients to be angry with him if something is wrong. Or to feel like he has misled them.
Results no sooner than a week from now. I'm going to do my best to try to forget about it.
Posted by Dinah on October 11, 2011, at 9:01:36
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule » floatingbridge, posted by Dinah on October 11, 2011, at 0:03:46
Hmmm... From the remarks he made as he took the sample, I see that the type is more likely to be a problem, but even so the chance goes from very small to still very small.
So, still no worries.
Posted by Phillipa on October 11, 2011, at 18:49:23
In reply to Re: Thyroid nodule, posted by Dinah on October 11, 2011, at 9:01:36
Dinah kidney stones I have never had but hear the most painful thing ever. So glad it passed and didn't need to be zapped. Was seriously thinking of you today as got my online newsletter from Mary Shoman. Phillipa
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