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[quote=Anonymous]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)[/quote]

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