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Thyroidectomy for bilateral U3 nodules

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I have had two ultrasounds and a FNA and the results are still U3 - one nodule is 2.9cm and the other just under 2am.

i can see from the letter follow ups in the NHS app that they are recommending a full Thyroidectomy which seems quite serious to me with long term consequences when the nodules might be benign (per Google). I could have my life turned upside down for no reason as I am perfectly healthy as I am.

is this normal as the doctors haven’t even discussed  it with me yet though I have an appointment tomorrow for a review of my high calcium levels too with the endocrine department.

i don’t know what to think or what questions to ask!

any advice would be helpful.

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    Hi, 

    I had a complete thyroidectomy a couple of years ago due to multiple nodules. These were tested and were benign. I personally was glad to have it out just to he safe. I take thyroxine every day for life now obviously, which is free on prescription, and all my other medicines are now free because of that. I know for some people, getting the dose right can take a while but I've not really had any issues since surgery. I was in hospital for 1 night and the recovery was straight forward with no need for pain relief after the first day. I did have low calcium for a while which caused minor issues but this was corrected with calcium tablets. 

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    I had to have my thyroid removed as they found cancer and for me, the only issue has been tingling in my neck (I also had a neck dissection and it is probably more due to that). Never had any problems with the medication but I know that differs from person to person. Like Emilyem, I did have low calcium but that was resolved easily.

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