Although I have had autoimmune hypothyroidism for over 20 years, I have never experienced nodules or a goitre. However, a friend tells me that a scan revealed three nodules in her thyroid: 2cm, 3 mm and 5mm.
What does this mean (apart from just having nodules)? It is usually a symptom of something else? I don't have any details of bloodwork, although I think she mentioned that the GP had told her everything was 'normal'.
hi hose have you had a thyroid scan at some point? my gp said i didnt have any nodules but when i paid to have a scan many were found the biggest being 2mm. most i believe are harmless.
No, I've never had a scan. Never had even suspected nodules. I'm asking about a friend. A real one, not a 'friend' 
I know you were asking about your friend but what i meant was you say youve not got nodules my gp told me i hadnt got any and refused to refer me to an endo saying they would find nothing. i paid to have a scan done and was found to have multiple nodules, connective tissue fragments and thyroid gland fibrosis. my underactive thyroid was left untreated for 13 years because each time i went to the drs i was told it was 'all in my head'
hose1975,
Thyroid nodules are common. I think it is usual practice to fine needle aspiration biopsy nodules >2cm to rule out malignancy. 95% of thyroid nodules are benign.
_______________________________________________________________________________
I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.
Thyroid nodule
FNAC of nodule, results?
Thy1 nodule
Daughter 16 had a hemithyroidectomy. The removed nodule was cancerous
Large nodule
