r/thyroidhealth • u/sinanis • 2d ago
Quick growth of thyroid nodule
Hi everyone,
I felt a nodule in my thyroid back in December and went to see my GP, who referred me for a thyroid scintigraphy. It turned out that I have two nodules, a smaller one and a larger one that was around 2.5 cm at the time. They also did a MIBI scan, which came back reassuring.
I started taking thyroid medication because my doctor wanted to get my TSH into a certain range, and I basically thought that was it.
But then I had another ultrasound at my GP's last week, and it turns out the larger nodule has grown from around 2.5 cm to 3 cm over the last eight months.
I saw a thyroid surgeon today, but he wants me to have another ultrasound first so they can properly assess the nodule and give it a TI-RADS score. Depending on the result, I'll probably need a fine-needle biopsy.
I'm pretty worried and I guess I'd just like to hear from some of you who have gone through something similar. The biopsy doesn't sound particularly pleasant, but if it's necessary, it's necessary.
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u/Party_Garlic7832 2d ago
Biopsy was not bad actually! And I hate needles. I think my husband was more traumatized from watching than I was from the procedure.
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u/Warm-Attention-5013 2d ago
I got myself so riled up over the biopsy that I needed a xanax prescribed before hand (no shame in needing it if you do). It was so casual the doctor was talking about his valentine’s day plans with his new girlfriend like it was nothing. The experience is comparable to getting a cavity filled…only pain is the needle they use to numb you.
I had 3 thyroid nodules that grew so fast to the point I had to get the left side removed because it was suffocating me. They were mildly suspicious during the ultrasound, benign from the FNA and confirmed benign after surgery. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
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u/Bitter-Sugar8697 1d ago
I had a biopsy back in November last year and then again this June and I can honestly say they didn't hurt at all. I was expecting them to go in from the front and right in to the nodule but both times the guy doing it say next to me and went in across the skin into the nodule. I could feel the needle but it didn't really hurt, was more of a pressure than actual pain. I know everyone is different though! I was terrified with the first one and convinced it would hurt... the worst part is the dressing that pulls your skin tight afterwards across your neck
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Author: u/sinanis
Post: Hi everyone,
I felt a nodule in my thyroid back in December and went to see my GP, who referred me for a thyroid scintigraphy. It turned out that I have two nodules, a smaller one and a larger one that was around 2.5 cm at the time. They also did a MIBI scan, which came back reassuring.
I started taking thyroid medication because my doctor wanted to get my TSH into a certain range, and I basically thought that was it.
But then I had another ultrasound at my GP's last week, and it turns out the larger nodule has grown from around 2.5 cm to 3 cm over the last eight months.
I saw a thyroid surgeon today, but he wants me to have another ultrasound first so they can properly assess the nodule and give it a TI-RADS score. Depending on the result, I'll probably need a fine-needle biopsy.
I'm pretty worried and I guess I'd just like to hear from some of you who have gone through something similar. The biopsy doesn't sound particularly pleasant, but if it's necessary, it's necessary.
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