I finally went to see the Endocrinology Consultant in my hospital a couple of weeks ago.
I also insisted on testing everything (thanks to this group!) and finally have the results - please see the photo.
The Consultant’s report says: “Her past history includes [type 2] diabetes and endometriosis (unrelated to current problem) but no thyroid problems. Her cousin had surgery for a thyroid nodule which did prove to be cancerous. There are no other risk factors for thyroid malignancy.
Ultrasound visualised a 34 x 22 x 35mm solitary right lobe nodule with ultrasound characteristics of a benign colloid nodule with cystic degeneration. We aspirated 7ml of altered blood consistent with previous bleeding into the nodule and the report showed altered blood consistent with the contents of a cyst (Thy1); importantly, we found no evidence of malignancy.
We have also done general blood tests, thyroid autoantibodies and thyroid status and the results are all satisfactory.”
I’d be grateful for any insights, particularly because the goitre has grown back, and my current symptoms are consistent hoarseness, tenderness under my ear and down into the goitre, scalloped tongue and occasional tight chest.
If everything is ‘normal’, why do I still have this lump?
Thanks!
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Thank you so much SlowDragon for your speedy reply!
It’s reassuring that you haven’t reacted in a horrified way and I’m still hoping it would be something like an imbalance of some kind.
I’ve got an appointment to go back in 4 months, and obviously if the lump or other symptoms start to bother me, I’ll go back to my GP.
I did ask for VitD but hey ho, I’ve ordered a home test as I can’t be doing with more waiting to speak to unresponsive people. Let’s see how that goes!
Thanks again. Not yet, I’ve read about being cautious about Vit D so I’ve been waiting for my results. As I’m already having treatment for endometriosis and diabetes t2 I’m going to get advice from my Dr. I have been supplementing with Super B Complex though.
Thanks for the links, I’ll certainly check them out.
Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have special offers, Medichecks usually have offers on Thursdays, Blue Horizon its more random
Private testing for suspected Graves - TSI or TRab antibodies
I just saw your post and wanted to know if your goiter is still swollen, and you still have the same symptoms.
I had a multinodular goiter for 25 years, which turned toxic over time and then I developed Graves 2 years ago. I was treated with Tapazole and was successfully controlled for 2 years. I managed to hold onto my thyroid for a long time. Unfortunately, it needed to be removed 5 weeks ago because I became resistant to Tapazole and became very ill. By the way, I am not telling you this to worry you! You only have one nodule, and no autoimmune issues from your bloodwork. I wanted to give you some background for what I will tell you next.
I am asking because stress can cause your goiter to swell, and then it will recede again. This happened to me frequently over the years. My GP used to tell me I was imagining it (surprise), but now that I know more about my condition, I am not surprised it happened. I have looked at old photos and can see at different points that my neck changed size over the years.
Stress is a real problem for the thyroid and goiters do swell from time to time. Infections like colds also can cause changes in your goiter because they stress your immune system.
It sounds like you are doing OK from your follow up message to Slow Dragon last month - but monitor your neck swelling and other symptoms on a regular basis. It’s helpful to know in future when you develop symptoms to identify triggers. It will help you to stay healthy and as well, to hopefully avoid any future intervention.
Sending you positive thoughts for your good health!
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply! Sorry to hear you’ve been ill recently, I wish you a speedy recovery. It’s amazing the physical effect stress can have on the body, plus hormones! I’m sure it’s all connected!
I’m starting to think that my body’s giving me a warning that there’s an imbalance and if I don’t do something about it, it’ll turn into something more serious. I’ve still got the goitre but it hasn’t really grown. I’m keeping a diary of symptoms (still occasionally breathless - but not scary breathless- occasional hoarseness and scalloped tongue seem to be the repeat offenders). They flare up and down. I’m exploring gluten free alternatives and paleo recipes to see if this makes any difference, and I’ve started eating black pudding! I’m definitely in a better place than last month but unfortunately feel that I have to deal with it myself. X
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Thyroid Ultrasound Test Results
Ultrasound - Some useful info at last
8yr old with goitre, questions to ask! 
Can anyone help with results please?
