Thyroid Nodule & Health Anxiety

[Kurilisab]

Hey guys and gals, well, on a routine ultrasound I got a call saying they found a nodule little under 1cm on my left lobe of my thyroid. Freaking out REAL good, but more than anything....*beep* OFF! I have always eaten right, very descaplined as far as health and working out regularly ect. Never smoked, did drug, partied ect... Anyway, I have had all the norm of bfs awesomeness and I am awaiting a thyroid needle biopsy. Hopefully soon as this is freaking me out. I am an otherwise healthy 31 yo male. Anyone have any advise, or experience? Maye this is the cause of all my trouble??!!

 

[Gracer]

Hi, Nutfyrywell, as for thyroid gland you must mot have any bad habit to get a nodule in it. TG is very prone to nodulization and they are found VERY often on the ultrasound ( I have a lot of diffuse ones, however smaller than yours according to the US wich I have once a year because I live in the region with high natural ionising radiation level partly suffered from Chernobyl accident), usually they are filled with liquid and mostly they are benign.yes, thyroid hormones might cause fascics and some other symptoms included into BFS both in case of hypo- or hyper thyroidism. I know that we have here several members with autoimmune hypothyroid condition called Hashimoto disease, but I am not sure if we have somebody with confirmed hyperthyroidism (Greves disease), however I am slightly (still subclinically) hyperthyroid.You also would be, most probably, assigned for the full thyroid panel (if not done before) to see how you are doing with vatrious related hormones.Depending on biopsy, your nodule might be left as is, removed or treated with thyroid hormones. Thyroid masses, especially in young males, very seldom means something fatal, ususally something really nasty might happen in case of quite old women (again I know that because of translation of immunogystochemical kits related to thyrod tissue biopsy and staining to reveal what is going on)

 

[BobJazzy]

nytfury,I also have nodules on my thyroid.... 3 of them. I went for a second ultrasound this year to follow up and they shrunk in size. Thyroid nodules are very common and should not be of any concern. If you look hard enough, you will find nodules, cysts, hemangiomas on EVERYONE. -Matt

 

[Kurilisab]

Well, I found a bit more out today. Te nodule is actually 1.9cm by 1.6cm so bigger than i thought. It has both fluid and solid matter as seen on the ultra sound. Now awaiting my appointment to get the needle biopsy. I have noticed I sweat EXTREME during workouts. I also seem to be flutcuating between hypo and hyperthyroidism possibly. I'll gt SUPER tired out of nowhere, and have changes in anxiety for no reason lol. Seem to have gained some weight (20lbs) which I didn't pay much attention to. I still have the dizziness bouts as well. Fatigue very fast compared to last year, and sleep is not as regular as I would like. Anyone had experience with this? Still freaking out a bit. Guess if it is malignant, it's the best type to have since it's got a VERY good cure rate. And I am still young and have a lot of fight in me. )

 

[Gracer]

Hi Nutfyry,actually all what you notcie might be caused by hormonal changes (like extra sweating, some weight gain, especially if you have plus 10 kilo in a short time). All the rest, including sudden fatigue and especially disturbed sleep, might still be an anxiety rather than anyting else.I know some people who had big TG nodules, actually even masses (also young ones), get them removed and then they are still fine (with som ehelp of suplementary hormonal therapy). Keep my knuckles tight for you.RegardsYulia

 

[DJH621]

I also have a thyroid nodule which will be biopsied tomorrow. It was found on a ct scan of the neck due to swollen glands which a very cautious dr wanted to check out. Next came an ultrasound & tomorrow a biopsy of the nodule. ALOT of people have thyroid nodules & very few are cancerous. My doctor biopsies ALL nodules found, it's just a precaution. I'm sure you're fine. You're right though, Thyroid cancer is highly curable. Take care & try not to worry.

 

[Kurilisab]

Wow...I really hate the US healthcare system. Anyway, my biopsy is scheduled for JUNE 20th! Can't believe the soonest time is a month away. I want this out! Or get the ball rolling....maybe fixing this will make me feel better, so the wait is KILLING ME! Rant over lol. Still scared.