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Old 10-08-2007, 01:12 PM   #1
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when should I be alarmed about my nodules on my thyroid?

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a little over a year ago. At the time I had a goider. They did an ultrasound and found no nodules. Since then I have continually lowered my sythroid doses. A week ago I was having trouble swallowing and feeling like I had something in my throat. Also having trouble with my toncills I didn't know what the prob was. They did an ultra sound and found 3 nodules on my right side of my thyroid. they said they are small, but I keep feelin like something huge is in my throat. Since the nodules came within the last year and I was on synthroid should I be more alarmed?

 
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Re: when should I be alarmed about my nodules on my thyroid?

Have you had your TPO and Tg antibodies tested? If not, then I suggest asking your dr to get that done. Its possible, by lowering your dosage of Synthroid, that your antibody count (if you have antibodies) has been rising and causing nodules. Multiple nodules are very common with Hashimoto's, although that's not the only cause.

While the statistics say there's only a 5% chance of nodules actually being cancer, its something to rule out. Depending on the size of your nodules, your dr will either want to monitor them or send you for an FNA. Thyroid cancer is very slow-growing so, in spite of how badly we want to know, there really isn't a reason to rush.

Something else to think about is that hypoT can cause low stomach acid, which in turn can cause acid reflux. While you may not notice obvious signs of reflux, it can cause problems like hoarse voice, chronic cough, trouble swallowing, and a feeling of pressure in the throat. Its best to get this looked into as well.

The thyroid forum on this board has lots of excellent info, as well as folks who have been through all sorts of thryoid stuff and are eager to share the benefit of their experience and reading. Feel free to wander over there. You'll be welcome.

 
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Re: when should I be alarmed about my nodules on my thyroid?

Have you had the nodules biopsied by fine needle aspiration yet? I have multiple suspicious looking nodules found by ultrasound. I had 7 fine needle aspirations, all benign. No one is super worried about this despite the fact that I was just treated for throat cancer. So I guess I'm trying to say you probably don't have to worry much. Good luck.

 
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