what can happen if your goiter is removed?

KazKan

I just had my goiter(nodule) removed 2 weeks ago. I went through all the tests. Ultrasound, uptake and scan, needle biopsy,finally removal. My goiter was not cancerous but was starting to be a little bothersome. The uptake and scan will show if your goiter is hot or cold. Hot means it is overactive tissue and cold is underactive or non vital tissue. Cold nodules have a greater risk for being cancerous but please remember still 85% are benign. If it is cold you can opt for removal. What are the consequences? Depends on the person, how much vital tissue is removed and how your thyroid adjusts to surgery and removal of tissue. All questions for your Dr. I would seek a thyroid specialist. Have your Dr. refer you to one. Thyroid tissue is tricky. KK

girlygirly

The last time I felt myself getting a goiter I started taking selenium supplements, that day I noticed a difference and by the 3rd day it was gone. Selenium helps your T4 convert into T3. Also, you may want to talk to your doctor about synthroid, it isn't working for you! Armour or another med with t3 and t4 might work better for you. Or you can ask for a T3 drug to be added along with your synthroid.Good Luck!