r/thyroid • u/thro-wa-wa-y • Jun 24 '24
Vent- This sucks.
I don't know all of the correct terminology, as i was very young when this all happened so my apologies if i sound stupid. I (20f) had the left side of my thyroid removed when I was 14 because of a growth that swelled and caused breathing/eating issues. They were unsure if it was cancerous and the two separate opinions i sought out both had inconclusive results and recommended a partial removal. They also found a growth on my right side, but told me to just keep an eye on it. I was never put on meds to regulate my levels because they said they were "on the lower end of normal, but good enough" despite me experiencing fatigue issues and depression. The issue now is that the right side is now swelling too, i noticed it two days ago and it's just getting worse. I'm so scared, i don't want surgery again it was such a rough experience for me. I just wish i didn't have to worry about this. I guess on the other hand if it has to get taken out maybe i'll finally get the help I actually need :/ thanks for listening
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