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Posted 3/31/2015 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
So I decided to call my doctor and they got me in quick. After telling him how i've been feeling very tired, weak, achy, can barely get out of bed..he felt my throat and said a have a big goiter..which is an enlarged thyroid (as im sure most of u know) my temperature was slightly elavated (99.8) so he did blood work for thyroid levels/blood count..and I have an appt for an ultrasound on my throat for Friday. He did mention it could be thyroid cancer..which of course has me worried now. Could an enlarged thyroid cause these issues? (Weak, tired, achy) ?
Posted 3/31/2015 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
Gmoon, first off it's good that you got dx now, and you will know what to do about it. Please don't worry.

My mom's cousin had goiter decades ago and had it removed (or, I really don't know the exact operation for it). She had same symptoms all her life, until her glands got removed. Also, goiter is a known cause for depression/anxiety. It can be managed with meds, not necessarily everyone needs surgery.

As far as I know, enlarged thyroid glands are like 90-95% benign :) I wouldn't worry about it.

Sending you best wishes
Posted 3/31/2015 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
When my anxious bout began, my doctor did a thyroid panel. My numbers were way low. I was sent for an ultrasound and they discover med that I had an enlarged thyroid with a couple of small nodules (which most of the population has nodules).

My doctor continued to monitor my tsh level and Found that it fell back within limits after a month or so (without medication). From what she explained to me was that our thyroid is constantly fluctuating. Your numbers could be up one day and down the next. I do believe that is why she wanted to wait, as not to put me on medication unless it became chronic. It's funny that my anxiety started to get better as my thyroid level got closer to being within normal limits.

The only follow up I have to do is get an ultrasound once a year to make sure the nodules are staying small.

I know nobody wants to have cancer, but please keep in mind that thyroid cancer is not super common and it is the most treatable cancer . I honestly cannot believe your doctor would even mention cancer to you without seeing results from bloodwork and the ultrasound. Especially since you have a history of anxiety:(

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Posted 3/31/2015 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Agreed with Rrakkma...

It is great that you got in...and now have an idea of what may be causing your symptoms...and can start a plan with your doctor!

Thyroid issues, either hyper or hypo are pretty common, and as R mentioned, very treatable!

I think you are going to be just fine. I know waiting for results is misery...but try not to catastrophize!

I use this mantra when my worries stray into the future and uncontrollable concerns.

"It is not time to worry about that now."

You will find out what needs to be taken care of soon enough...so distract yourself until Friday comes.

We are here to support you! ;) It's going to be alright.

Keep posting if you need some calming thoughts and prayers!

S.C.
Posted 3/31/2015 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
I've had an enlarged thyroid for over 30 years. Usually no surgery is needed unless it causes issues. Sometimes medication reduces the size of it. I think you'll be fine.
Posted 4/1/2015 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

As the others have mentioned I am pleased that you have been to your doctor and the are carrying out the appropriate tests to give you a diagnosis.

If these tests do come back that you have thyroid issues then they are very treatable so try not to worry which is easy to say I know.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 4/2/2015 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you again everyone. Looking at the results from my blood test..all my thyroid levels looked normal..do you think I could still have a thyroid issue even if my blood levels are showing normal? It's not that I WANT a thyroid issue..but it would be amazing to just possibly have an answer to all of these symptoms that I get
Posted 4/2/2015 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
GM,

I think there are differing camps of thought on this...

Many people say yes...but a lot of doctors aren't quick to look into it further if the numbers say otherwise.

Are you going to have a consult with your doctor to go over your results?

You could ask/bring up your concerns then...and if you are not satisfied with your regular doctor is doing to find answers for you... look into seeing an endocrinologist.

Hoping you get your answers soon!

S.C.
Posted 4/3/2015 9:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hi GM

I would make an appointment with your doctor to talk through your results with you.

It is good news that your blood results showed that your thyroid are within normal levels but as SC mentioned different doctors have different views on what should be treated.

I had my thyroid checked and the results came back that I was just in the normal range on the low side and one doctor said I needed some meds to bring me more into the normal range and an other said I was fine. In the end I went with the second doctor so have never been treated for thyroid issues but they do run in my family.

I hope you get some concrete answers soon.

Hibee
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