Tyroid nodules and swollen Lymph node

[Bil69]

Hi

I had a swollen lymph gand in May went to doctor she said it was related to thyroid. It remained same size until a month ago and is now a big hard lump next to my tyroid on the side of my neck. I had ultrasound. Results show throid nodules and degeneration of the lymph gland. Now I'm having Mri on lymph gland and ent consultation for nodules. I'm quite worried.Thanks for reading.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Thyroid nodules are extremely common

May or may not be affecting thyroid function

Has GP tested thyroid levels via blood test

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested.

Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum

About 90% of primary hypothyroidism is autoimmune thyroid disease, usually diagnosed by high thyroid antibodies 

Autoimmune thyroid disease with goitre is Hashimoto’s

Autoimmune thyroid disease without goitre is Ord’s thyroiditis. 

Both are autoimmune and generally called Hashimoto’s.

Low vitamin levels are extremely common when hypothyroid, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s or Ord’s thyroiditis)

20% of autoimmune thyroid patients never have high thyroid antibodies and ultrasound scan of thyroid can get diagnosis 

In U.K. medics hardly ever refer to autoimmune thyroid disease as Hashimoto’s (or Ord’s thyroiditis)

Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Link about thyroid blood tests

thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...

Link about Hashimoto’s

thyroiduk.org/hypothyroid-b...

Symptoms of hypothyroidism 

thyroiduk.org/wp-content/up...

Let’s get checked in RoI can do private testing

[Bil69 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I will be seeing my doctor next week. My main concern is the swollen lymph node. Is it a separate thing or connected to the thyroid problem.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Bil69]

Likely connected

[Bil69]

As anybody ever had a mri after a ultrasound on a lymph gland. Thyroid nodules seen as well.

[Bil69]

Hi all just wanted to ask does anybody with thyroid nodules get breathless and pressure on their chest when lying on their back. Thanks

[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to Bil69]

I’ve a 5cm nodule and had lots of neck scans & and and CT uptake scan to look at function. 

Mine is hyper functioning but no autoimmune.

I’ve never had issue with lymph glands.  I’ve also not had issue with breathlessness when lying down.

When you had a scan did they mention of the thyroid was swollen or growing  downward? 

Any thyroid swelling might be the causing your breathlessness.

 Have you had function tested? 

[Bil69 in reply to PurpleNails]

Thank you for your response. I got date for mri so I hope I will get answers soon.