Thyroid FNA after pain

UPDATE 25/01/23 :  following my FNA i was upgraded to a U4.  i then got my results which indicated malignant cells.  I had a partial thyroidectomy on 16th december. the surgeon said it looked "clean" and that my other side looked very healthy.   I got my biopsy results on the 10th January.  offical diagnosis is Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Tall Cell variant.   I go in tomorrow to see my surgeon again as my case has now been seen at the MDT meeting today.   Ill find out tomorrow if they advise a completioinl thyroidectomy and Radioiodine therapy.   I would prefer to wach and wait, but will update you tomorrow. 

 

 

 

Hi,

 

I have a U3 nodule of the left side of my thyroid which has just been biopsied via a FNA.  That was on Tuesday.   Since then I've been very tender and sore.     It's now Thursday and it's still very tender especially when I swallow.  I couldn't feel my nodule before, but now I can, like it's swollen.      I've had a left sided headache since then too.    
 

 is this normal? How long does it take to subside? Or is it stress and I'm overthinking it.   
 

it wasn't sore when it was being taken, just pressured and weird. But immediately painful after.  
 

thank in advance xx.  
 

 

  • Hi Dani1985 and thanks for posting.

    I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling uncomfortable after your biopsy. 

    Sometimes people will feel tender and sore after having this done and paracetamol can help with that.  You may notice bruising too, this normally goes after a week or two.

    If you notice any increase in pain, any redness around the area or any discharge from the area you had the biopsy taken please contact the clinic where you had it as it may mean you have an infection.  They will probably want to see you to assess you.

    I hope this is useful.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care

    Rachel

  • I'm sorry you're experiencing this. I was tender for a couple of days and also had a bit of a headache but in my case I honestly think it was due to the tension surrounding it all. It's a stressful thing to go through. Be kind to yourself and if the pain continues try to speak to your consultant's secretary, a nurse or your GP. Good luck with the results ️