Thyroid Symptoms, Hashimotos, and Thyroid Cancer
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I have Hashimotos (confirmed) and a suspicious nodule (only one nodule, so not multiple presence) that will be biopsied next week after an u/s revealed that it had grown slightly. However, other than my perioxdase abnormalities and Vitamin D deficiencies, all my thyroid function 'tests' normal.
I know I'll know more next week, but here's my question: I have been drop-dead exhausted for the past two months [literally falling asleep on command and/or any point at which I'm not talking or moving), have the most brittle nails I've ever had (manicurist was alarmed because of the amount of breakage despite good care regimens, etc.), and have skin abrasions that refuse to heal. Is there any possibility that these symptoms points to potential thyroid cancer, given the nodule and family history (mom had thyroid cancer)? Or, for Hashis patients with normal thyroid levels, is this 'normal'? I know I am presenting classic symptoms of hypothyroidism but again, those tests are normal. TIA -- I know that even if it's cancer, thyroid cancer is exceptionally treatable and curable,so I'm not worried about that. I am more worried about how I can get my hands around these symptoms that are at this point very life-disruptive. (PS I feel guilty posting this because I am so aware of how lucky I am in the grand scheme of things these days....just turned from reading about the tragedies in NW DC to a story about a teenage girl drinking and driving leading to accident that killed her 16 year old brother.....So much sadness prevalent right now for so many) |
dancingsunflowers06
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Hi there,
It sounds like talking to your doc might be a good idea to clear the air about the symptoms in question. Will you have the chance to do that soon? Sorry to hear that you are exhausted! It's great that you are able to be positive in the midst of a trial. Bless you! mommato2lilmonkeys |
Anonymous
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You need to find another endocrinologist. He/she should know better than to just treat your numbers and ignore symptoms.
My sister was exhausted for months. She was so tired that her employers, coworkers and clients thought she had a drug problem. Her words were slurred and she had trouble making it through the day. |
Anonymous
| Hi. No answers to your question but also interested as I was just told I have a thyroid nodule, however not symptoms that you have. Apparently benign nodules are quite common, right? Hope you are OK- I know it's scary not knowing! |
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Thanks so much to all for the responses. I'm having a FNA biopsy of the thyroid tomorrow and will have the results soon. 95% of nodules are benign and I'll stay positive thinking I'm in that group. I probably will seek out another opinion because this roller coaster is no fun  . Again, thanks to all.
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Anonymous
| FWIW thyroid cancer is typically very slow growing. So even if you have it chances are it hasn't spread. There's actually debate about whether the imaging is finding things too frequently resulting in unnecessary treatments. Also, if you have hashimotos the nodules might actually be inflammation. |
Anonymous
| Benign nodules are very common. I have 5. The largest one has shrunk steadily since it was first diagnosed, but gets biopsied every few years as a precaution. I also have Hashi's. It's always scary to find out you have internal growths, but hang in there, OP. |