After a chest CT performed to confirm COPD, which also showed a nodule on thee right side of my thyroid, I've had the result of a thyroid ultrasound today which showed several benign cysts and a 24mm U3 nodule on the right side of my thyroid. I have been put on the fast track referral for suspected head and neck cancer.
For the last 2 years I've been treated for iron deficiency anaemia requiring regular blood tests and blood and iron transfusions. It was first thought the internal haemorrhaging was due to taking Clopidigrel, a blood thinner prescribed following a TIA in February 2019. The Clopidigrel was stopped and for 12 months haemoglobin and associated levels remained in normal range. In May this year, I became breathless and tired and a blood test showed an Hb level of 64. After 3 blood transfusions and 2 of iron, I have been well since May. I hope to be given the green light to restart Clopidigrel, especially with the reported blood clot adverse events from Covid-19 vaccine.
Is there any correlation between thyroid cancer and iron deficient anaemia?
I've spend the last 60+ years with no medical issues, but since early 2019 have been diagnosed with so many conditions its getting quite scary.
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Low vitamins strongly linked to being hypothyroid due to LOW stomach acid, this leads to poor nutrient absorption and low vitamin levels
Low vitamins especially linked to autoimmune thyroid disease, (Hashimoto’s) and nodules more common with Hashimoto’s
Also more common to have lower stomach acid as we get older
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
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and before eating or drinking anything other than water .
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
Thank you for replying. It's interesting you mention low vitamins and lower stomach acid, as I have been prescribed Vitamin D for the last 12 weeks following the results of the last blood test in May, and have just moved to the daily maintenance dose.I had a gastroscopy about 2 years ago which showed, among other things, that I had a hiatus hernia and gastric reflux. I am taking Omeprazole for the latter.
I also have had no symptoms of either hyper- or hypo-thyroidism.
My GP has requested for me to attend the local Cancer unit for a FNA, and I'm waiting to receive details for this.
HiThanks for details of these and subsequent research papers on the link between iron deficiency anaemia and PPI use. I've forwarded these to my GP for her consideration and hopefully we can discuss whether a change in medication is required.
Chronic inflammation of the thyroid. Hashimoto's disease, a thyroid disorder, can cause thyroid inflammation and result in enlarged nodules. This often is associated with hypothyroidism.
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