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Thyroid nodule...inconclusive biopsy and possible surgery

Emmalou1979
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Hi Everyone, 

I went to the doctors with a pulled neck muscle around 3 months ago and whilst she was examining me she found 2 swollen lymph nodes which she wanted checking out so I was referred for an ultra sound scan. Whilst having my scan they found a small nodule on my thyroid but was reassured that it looked fine but he would be mentioning it on my report. I was then referred to ent by my gp and the consultant there had a good look at my throat etc and seemed unconcerned but wanted the thyroid consultant to look at it. When I got to the thyroid consultant he seemed very concerned  and told me the nodule looked “abnormal” and was sent straight for a biopsy! After a a scary 2 weeks my results have come back as inconclusive and I have been given the option of another biopsy or to have it removed. Forgot to mention that my thyroid is also slightly over active and I have an appt with endricology in Nov. 

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? My anxiety is through the roof 

 

Emma

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    Hello,

    im sorry to read your story. I wanted to share with you my experience. 
     

    I had a nodule that I actually hadn't noticed it was my dad who said "what's that lump" when I laughed with my head thrown back in June. So I went to the GP...the. ENT...ultrasound abnormal and biopsy abnormal 5cm nodule. I was offered surgery to remove half thyroid which happened in July, four weeks later in August I had the all clear from my results. 
     

    Needless to say two months of worry...to the point of prescribed beta blockers and sleeping pills...(I am a new first time mum and just couldn't cope with the thought of what might happen). What I'm trying to say is I understand how all consuming it can feel. 
     

    The operation itself, very straightforward and I was back on mummy duty within a week and back to work a week after that. It is a worrying time and I'm so sorry you are having to deal with it but please know there are positive stories out there....and every reply you have here is someone to tell the tale. 
     

    all the best xx

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    Hello,

    im sorry to read your story. I wanted to share with you my experience. 
     

    I had a nodule that I actually hadn't noticed it was my dad who said "what's that lump" when I laughed with my head thrown back in June. So I went to the GP...the. ENT...ultrasound abnormal and biopsy abnormal 5cm nodule. I was offered surgery to remove half thyroid which happened in July, four weeks later in August I had the all clear from my results. 
     

    Needless to say two months of worry...to the point of prescribed beta blockers and sleeping pills...(I am a new first time mum and just couldn't cope with the thought of what might happen). What I'm trying to say is I understand how all consuming it can feel. 
     

    The operation itself, very straightforward and I was back on mummy duty within a week and back to work a week after that. It is a worrying time and I'm so sorry you are having to deal with it but please know there are positive stories out there....and every reply you have here is someone to tell the tale. 
     

    all the best xx

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