Ultrasound?

[minniemuffinmoo]

Just wondering if its worth having an ultrasound, even if no obvious sign of goitre/nodules? I have hashimotos, dx in 2014. My Dr has never mentioned having one & has only ever felt my neck for nodules.

[Daffers123]

I have been wondering the very same thing I was dx with hashis in 2013 and neither my dr, or 2 private endos (1 in harley St, 1 local) have suggested it. I will be interested to see what others comment on here

[minniemuffinmoo in reply to Daffers123]

Glad I am not the only one Daffers123 👍

[Clutter]

Minniemuffinmoo,

If your doctor hasn't detected any swelling or nodules why do you want to have an ultrasound scan?

[minniemuffinmoo in reply to Clutter]

Clutter, I have heard that sometimes they may be hard to detect by touch. I can't feel anything myself but just wondering how many have had ultrasounds where nodules were discovered, but not felt before.

[Clutter in reply to minniemuffinmoo]

Minniemuffinmoo,

Most adults have one or two nodules. It is very unusual that anyone dies without having at least a couple of thyroid nodules.

If nodules are not palpable they are usually very small and nodules <1cm are rarely malignant. <1cm is likely to be too small to fine needle aspirate biopsy with any degree of accuracy.

[minniemuffinmoo in reply to Clutter]

Thank you Clutter. That puts things in to perspective a little more 👍

[Rmichelle]

I have had ultrasound done, Endo checked my thyroid and neck area and said no scan even though i was sure of nodules and swelling as i could feel them but gp requested the ultrasound as he could feel lumps, so ive had it done and i do have nodules and a thickening of the isthmus-i too have hashis. I think my doctor who was a registrar was inexperienced and i now have a consultant to see in a couple of weeks to see.😊

[minniemuffinmoo in reply to Rmichelle]

Thank you Rmichelle, I hope it all turns out okay for you. Please post back on this thread when you have spoken with the consultant.

[Rmichelle in reply to minniemuffinmoo]

Yes no problems i will minniemuffinmoo😊

[Rmichelle]

Sorry meant to say my endo was inexperienced not doctor

[MarthaF]

I've just had an ultrasound on Monday. My doctor requested one although I don't have any swelling although I had been having neckaches. It was all fine I'm glad to say. I think she tends towards referring as she says about referring to an endo every time I see her. Plus friend says she keeps doing it about a different health issue. I resisted at first as I wanted to increase my thyroxine, which I've done twice. Caved in now so seeing one soon which I'm apprehensive about.