I was diagnosed with 3 nodules of 3.5cm,3cm and 2.5cm 4 weeks ago. I had FNA and it was benign (2 taken) Bloods taken and was told they were normal (no results given).
However I am having difficulty swallowing (occasionally) and have many signs of Thyroid issues, Hot flashes, tiredness, sleep issues, Dizziness, low pulse,dry skin, hair loss etc. etc. I'm not due to see consultant until October. Is it possible to have these symptoms on and off ? Sorry not sure what to do and wonder if l'm verging on being a hypochondriac!
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Sorry to hear about your nodules - I had large ones like you (benign) also and they were interfering with my swallowing and voice. I had a TT 14 weeks ago because of that. I also have Graves’ disease (hyperthyroid). By the way, to be clear, I am not suggesting that you need surgery!
It is essential to post your blood work - you clearly have a thyroid issue - but without bloods can’t say what it is.
With large nodules (anything over 2cm is large) it would be unlikely that you have “normal” blood results, as these are a sign of thyroid disease.
Please see posts of SlowDragon, greygoose, or SeasideSusie for the listing of what blood test results you need to post here. You can get all your results from your GP and you are legally entitled to them .
Hope to see your post and your results so the more expert people on the forum can give you advice.
Sending you good wishes and positive thoughts today!
Many thanks for your reply - appreciated. I will ask GP for my results. I have noticed that occasionally I am a little hoarse also - then it goes. Think because tiredness/symptoms come and go I wonder if l'm imagining it!
You are not imagining it - you may wish to monitor it - that can happen from the compression by the thyroid. I always thought it was because I am a uni prof and I talk all day and would be exhausted after. It was not. Wishing you all the best.
You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.
UK GP practices are supposed to offer online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need "enhanced access" to see blood results.
In reality many GP surgeries do not have blood test results online yet
Alternatively ring receptionist and request printed copies of results. Allow couple of days and then go and pick up.
Sounds like you have symptoms possibly due to thyroid issues
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested. Also extremely important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially if Thyroid antibodies are raised
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, best not mentioned to GP or phlebotomist)
Important to see exactly what has been tested and equally important what hasn't been tested yet
Ask GP to test anything not been done already
Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies or all vitamins
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
Medichecks currently have an offer on until end of May - 20% off
If antibodies are high this is Hashimoto's, (also known by medics here in UK more commonly as autoimmune thyroid disease).
About 90% of all hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto's.
Low vitamins are especially common with Hashimoto's. Food intolerances are very common too, especially gluten. So it's important to get TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once .
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