Thyroid Nodules - When to Worry? (Signs your nodule could be something more)

[@drwestinchilds]

HEY GUYS! If you have a thyroid nodule please share how BIG/SMALL your nodule is! ALSO, don't forget to DOWNLOAD my free thyroid resources (foods to eat/avoid, the complete list of optimal thyroid lab tests, how to find a thyroid doctor, and more) HERE: www.restartmed.com/start-here/

[@classicalbeautybyliz6815]

Dr. Westin Childs I’ve had a mildly hoarse voice, throat irritation, and my swallowing isn’t quite right for over 8 weeks without illness. Thyroid ultrasound came back with two nodules 1x0.6x0.9 and the other 0.8x0.2x0.4 so not too big. Would you anticipate medical or surgical treatment to get relief from the symptoms? Thanks for all you do!

[@utube0372]

Hi Dr. They found a nodule on my thyroid , you mentioned neck pain. Can you have neck pain in the back area like from stress or poor posture ? Cuz I have pain in the back area , but not in the front. I was put on estrodiol estrogen patches and cream a few months ago and that was the worse thing I ever did cuz it made my TSH levels go so high and my anxiety got out of control 😭 I stopped the estrogen last week. I can't wait till it's out of my body. I'm 53 years old. Do you know how long it will be in my system ? 💔

[@thealogfam1630]

Thank you so much for the info Doc..I also have a thyroid nodule. I'm 26yo.

[@jackyblue67same10]

I have ben having some bad pain in my neck for bout a year now & it's gotten worse & not only that I now have the pain on the other side too .I know my thyroid is not rite cause my Dr. told me several years ago & I do take medicine for that every morning .I told my Dr. that I was having so bad pain in my neck & he sent me to a thyroid specialist she saw the knots in my throat & I told her I have ben having some bad pains in my neck on both sides now & she told me that wasn't no big deal .I've not heard from her sense the day I saw her & that was months ago & the pain has gotten worse but the Dr.'s won't do anything about it .I don't know what to do now but just suffer with that awful pain .My neck is really tender to the touch too & if I'm not feeling the pain to bad at the time & somebody just touches my neck it makes it get to hurting pretty bad again .Dr. Childs do you know what I should do now ?

[@tianagadsden4843]

In three weeks I lost all hair from temple to crown, got red/blue/purple stringy rash, Weight loss(all tgree weeks) Memory loss, writing wrong. I can for example think tree but write teer. And hallucination(2 years). Kidney function was significantly low. I also tested pos for lupus.

[@samirasamira2918]

I have 5.3cm nodule and the doctor is worry about it, and they going to make me a biopsy next week, pray for me

[@shar7508]

How are you?

[@abdiali6400]

Good luck

[@lucycandymoscoso8745]

I will keep you on my prayers, I also have a FNA biopsy scheduled!

[@ReeseMalott1976]

Let us know we how it goes! Scheduling my biopsy soon. Prayers

[@ishitabintemahmood728]

I also have to get a biopsy for my 4.6 nodule size...

[@JVDV11]

My biggest nodule is 6.5 cm, I have a few, all benign. Thyroid has been investigated and I'm waiting for surgery as it has pushed my windpipe over to one side. I can't see any lumps when I look at my neck but my whole thyroid is swollen and I kept feeling like something was stuck deep down in my throat, I also cough a lot, those were the only clues, all blood tests were normal so I was quietly confident it wasn't going to be cancer even before I got the all clear. It was a long road to get that though. If you're reading this and you're going through all the tests etc. Hang in there, remember chances are low that it's cancer, but do everything you can to get that confirmation as quickly as possible

[@vrg7163]

Thyroid pack is helping me shrink my nodules. Please look into that.

[@JVDV11]

@@vrg7163 Just had surgery to remove half my thyroid, I feel reborn!

[@alafia1276]

⁠@@vrg7163 what mean by thyroid pack?

[@angelahsu928]

@@alafia1276 6:21

[@yollypaez3309]

Hi sama problem how are you now?

[@rheung3]

Thx a lot. My family member (aged 55) got 2cm thyroid nodule diagnosed. Heart beats normal & ECG normal. Doctor said not much to worry for now. So, we researched and made some hypothesis. One month later, it disappeared. What we assumed and did Leaky gut, autoimmune reaction. We did ABC. A// Stopped gluten. Stopped oatmeal. B// improved digestion, eg some ginger in meals C// Gut health and healing. Bone broth, the good one. Probiotics eg Yakult, and G-Niib. Every situation is different. FYR only.

[@ceceliajohnson2351]

My thyroid was 8.9 cm. It is behind my sternum which is probably why my complaints about my swallowing and breathing issues were likely considered to be due to something else. Going through my chest to remove it was deemed dangerous due to a split-sternum surgery performed in 2009 and the possibility that the nodule was partially attached to scar tissue. A biopsy was negative. Because of not being given any positive suggestions on how to handle this problem and after doing a tremendous amount of research, my husband and I came across two less-invasive alternatives: radio frequency ablation and microwave ablation. Since radio frequency ablation requires using a sonogram while shrinking the nodule, but doesn't see through bone, I opted for the microwave ablation. It was done on Dec 21, 2023. As of today, I can tell an improved difference in my swallowing. My recent scan showed a shrinkage of a couple of cm's. Hopefully it will continue to shrink. I'll be seeing my surgeon again in six months; hopefully it will have shrank some more.

[@nerissawitter2610]

What did u do to shrink them

[@seven471]

I have 4 nodules, one somewhat large, with hypothyroid symptoms. I've been ultrasounded and biopsied. All benign.

[@chrisperez930]

How many milimeters?

[@rajaramsawant4314]

Were they hypoechoic

[@Johnny-ip4mk]

How did the procedure go? Any pain at all?

[@lovewins6795]

I'm female & 56 yrs, I live in New Zealand. I had a 3.4 cm nodule, had a FNA & it tested benign in March 2023. I had health insurance that covered the cost of testing & the specialist suggested I have a lobectomy. I had neck pain but swallowing & voice were not affected. I went on the public health system wait-list & had surgery in March 2024. It was considered to be elective surgery as the surgeon suggested I could leave it unless it was concerning me. On testing after surgery it turned out cancer was present in the portion of removed thyroid. Nearly two months later I'm waiting on another appointment with the surgeon to find out CT scan results & discussion on what type of cancer was present.

[@antonellal7827]

Wow! you had to wait a year? Socialized medicine really sucks. I pray you're doing well.

[@maryeileen5840]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Thyroids. I'm sure my doctor said these to me but I don't think I heard them because I was only listening to the cancer words. Reading them here has been a relief to me. I don't know the size of the nodule. I don't think they mentioned it. I'm 72 years old. I've had an ultrasound and a biopsy. They said that it was Atypical. We are waiting 7 weeks on another biopsy..

[@serenagarces4758]

I currently have 3 swollen noduals and a cyst. 2 are about 2.5cm and the other is 3.5 cm large. The cyst is next to the larger one. Just had my Biopsy or “FNA”. My larger one keeps swelling, going down then swelling again. It caused pain to the middle of my throat when swallowing, yawning sneezing etc. my blood work shows my thyroid is producing more than it should but not dangerous amounts. It’s scary. But I know it’s treatable. The FNR wasn’t to bad, considering you have several needles going into your throat. The pushing of the ultrasound wand hurt way more. Geez I thought the doctor was trying to pop my nodules lol. Praying for all and hoping for prayers as well 🙏

[@13Grneyez]

I’m at the Dr.’s right now I fasted and blood work earlier. I’m scared my throat hurts even more when I swallow. I feel 2-3 small lumps on my neck. I hope you’re doing better ☺️

[@Justpeacegia]

You are literally an angel for doing these videos ! Thank you doctor .

[@NicoleHoughton-hj4jv]

Hes not even a Doctor he is a Liar. He lost his licence because he is a scammer

[@sequonanickerson7195]

I had a biopsy done today, and the size of nodules is 3.6. I have to wait on the test results. I'm praying for each of you on your journey.

[@sarah2620]

Plz wht were ur results I have 3.5

[@SarahLipscomb-e5n]

Praying it's gone and you're biopsy is good

[@SarahLipscomb-e5n]

Praying your biopsy is good

[@sarah2620]

@@SarahLipscomb-e5n yep it was a benign multiple cysts nothing needs to be done was told it’s normal

[@9876777]

Hope you have a good report..

[@shantichejarla5205]

Sir, recently my nodule started growing big and it's a bit painfull..I feel difficulty in swallowing and I am suffering from Hypothyroidism..I am 19.. I am having Cancer?

[@carolshockett6386]

Mine is 2.3cm but my voice is changing. I’ve had breast cancer in the past so I’m being fast tracked for a biopsy.

[@ReginaCreates2]

How did the biopsy go? How are you now? 🙏 prayers for your health and healing

[@elizabethbogard7568]

Hello Westin, Great video! A recent CT scan showed a thyroid nodule. It’s 2.4 cm. I am 76 and had hypothyroid for years when young. Running down your list, I don’t have any more “bad” signs. What’s next? Thanks for making a video about this problem. Liz

[@edwardvickers5506]

I had thyroid cancer. 2cm nodule, no weight loss,no swallowing problems,no voice problems, slight neck shoulder pain one side, thats all. What started investigations was irregular heart beat and hyperthyroidism / graves desease. Scan and biopsy was inconclusive. Thyroid removed and tested to be papillary thyroid cancer. Treated with small dose RAI

[@healthhimalaya8817]

What was your age when this was diagnosed

[@SteelMagnolia55]

I hope that you are doing well. I am almost 69, mine nodule is 2.7 cm, shows some calcification, biopsy was inconclusive, scheduled for left thyroid removal very soon. I wish the best for all of you…

[@WilsonIBMath]

I just had an ultrasound on my neck and the results said 3.4x2.4x3.1cm mixed solid, cystic mass within the right thyroid lobe with intralesional vascularity. I am between 21 and 60, but the report suggested a fine needle aspiration. I hope I'm don't end up in the bad category.

[@eknoordhessiCanada]

Me to at same boat hope for good

[@Zumar1978]

Hope your fine?

[@rhiyance]

I had my hormone levels checked due to having acne all my life. All hormones are normal except my TSH - it’s

[@ladennayoung2939]

I can tell you seem to be a really good doctor. Thanks for sharing. I was diagnosed with thyroid nodules back in June. I honestly believe this is the reason that I have been having issues swallowing food, drink, and my saliva. I started having issues swallowing in May, but it became very hard to swallow in June. I had to be hospitalized twice because of this in July. Because I couldn't eat or drink anything, and it caused me to be severely dehydrated. My doctor's dismissed me because they kept saying the nodules was too small. But I know I have NEVER had this issue before. I am scheduled for an ultrasound soon, and I pray they find out what's going on. So, I can be treated properly in Jesus name. I really thank God for this video. I know they are not very big, but they are on both sides, and it seem to be blocking or suppressing up against my food pipe. I thank God I can drink fluids, and eat a small portion of soft foods. But this have been very uncomfortable and draining for me. I just wished they listened to me sooner.

[@LizzyLove1296]

Hi ladenna! I have the same problem as you! I started having trouble swallowing food and my food coming back up back in 2018, at first thought it was GI related but then discovered I had nodules through an ENT, I have 3 nodules and they keep telling me the same that the nodules are too small to affect my swallowing..I feel your pain!

[@homeschoolmom779]

Same issues I have 2 small nodules

[@maggiewhiteside4463]

@@homeschoolmom779 same issues, same treatment from medical "professionals". I have been dismissed by some doctors or told there is nothing I can do. I can't sleep well at all. the nodules cause sleep apnea because as my throat relaxes, they fill up my throat and cut off breathing, which then wakes me up. this causes anxiety and tiredness too. I am on a hashimoto's diet which has helped. Let me know if you want to connect on facebook.

[@asabovesobelow7981]

Status updates y'all? Hope all is well.. hugs ✌️

[@barbieknight6761]

It made me really angry to read this. I am so sorry to hear that your doctor dismissed you like he did. I hope you fired him and found a better doctor, and I hope (especially 2 years later) your nodules got taken care of and that you’re doing well. 🙂

[@natsuyasan]

Hi Dr. Childs! Thank you for this video I really appreciate it. I was diagnosed with follicular neoplasm during my FNA and was suggested with hemithyroidectomy. Do you mind let us know in details on the follicular neoplasm and the options to manage this? Thank you!

[@lixly.x7818]

I can feel two nodules in my thyroid , I also have hypo , I'm always cold and I'm constantly shivering I also have problems with my stomach, Swallowing feels weird sometimes to . I'm only 16 but I have a appointment with an endocrinologist in 9 days

[@kittynefarious2293]

Hope your appt goes well!!

[@twanwick85]

So what happen because I’m feeling the same

[@samsami5353]

Eat good food my son specially onions and garlic and use lots of comirec in food, drink lots of water

[@harborgirl8877]

Waiting for my ultrasound. Unfortunately I checked most of his boxes. I am worried as my brother, and grandmother both had thyroid cancer. My GP said she didn’t like the size of it, combined with swollen glands, sudden weight loss, and a sore neck. Just showed up so fast :/.

[@juliewright7204]

Per a CT scan with & without contrast, have a 8 mm hypoechoic solid mass and enlarged thyroid.

[@maryfrancy1127]

Hi and thank you! I have multiple nodules that are solid. The largest 4.4 cm. Instead of doing a FNB I will have a thyroidectomy on March 4th. I am 74 and concerned. I have a great doctor. How long does it take to get a frozen section biopsy back?

[@LeeF945]

My thyroiditis went undiagnosed for years even though i was suffering from so many symptoms. Heart palpitations, heat intolerance, chronic hives, and most of all terrible joint and soft tissue pain. It took 10 years and 18 doctors to figure out i had hashimotos. By the time it was discovered i ended up with thyroid cancer and had to have my thyroid removed. Im miserable 4 years later!

[@veronicav575]

I’m so sorry.

[@marywiggins7411]

So sorry

[@AS-ld5mz]

What to do if you have nodules? will they disappear? how to prevent them from growing and having more?

[@YaYaPaBla]

I’ve just been told to go to an endocrinologist/ENT because they found two nodules on my thyroid last week. I’ve been losing weight, hair loss, fatigue.

[@ReeseMalott1976]

Check your iron. I had the same thing plus if your perimenopause could be symptoms of that as well.

[@embratoramadeldeen]

Hello everybody I have a goiter on my neck for the past 35 years, I am 63 now,in the past 5 years start to get bigger now it’s almost the size of an orange. Everybody can see it when they look at me or my neck. I have done a blood test and it’s fine. I have done biopsy 12 years ago and it was fine and I don’t have any bad symptoms, just sometimes when I sleep on my right side, it does block my breathing because the goiter it’s on my left side. what bothers me the most that it’s very noticeable. and to be honest with you I’m afraid to do an operation specially, on my age, if there is anybody knows how to reduce the size of it without an operation please let me know. Thanks to all

[@morganwebb5244]

I was diagnosed with hyperactive thyroidism with a 5cm toxic autonomous nodule. The doctors are pretty sure its benign but i'm on a waitlist to have it removed due to its size

[@crystalwellington3354]

Ive been feeling like something is stuck in my throat and my voice has become slightly raspy, my MD sent me for an ultrasound and labs - results they found a 3.3cm vascular low echo mass so they want a biopsy next, should i have concerns?

[@hazelem1266]

Hi Chrystal. What did your doctor find and how are you doing?

[@crystalwellington3354]

@@hazelem1266 As it turns out it was a rather large overgrown Parathyroid gland causing a few issues high calcium levels low pth and all the above mentioned. was refered to a thyroid surgeon and it was successfully removed and now im great.

[@hazelem1266]

@@crystalwellington3354 thank you so much for responding. I’m pleased you’ve had successful surgery. Keep well and stay safe. Love from Australia

[@natashak3387]

I have had unexpected weight loss, severe anemia for several months and requiring a bunch of iron infusions, swallowing issues, needing to swallow a lot, discomfort, and I definitely have discomfort. Hopefully, my Doctors will call me soon for further tests and treatment.

[@heatherdiaz8467]

I was diagnosed with a benign nodule measuring 0.8 cm. in 2017. It felt like a pea was lodged in my throat and I was getting a fizzing/popping sensation. It freaked me out! I have been following up with an ultrasound every year to ensure it is not growing/changing. In August 2020 I was having discomfort every day and researched how to relieve nodule size/discomfort naturally. I found a medical study claiming spirulina/curcuma/boswellia in specific doses is shown to reduce nodule size. I tried it and got wonderful success. Not sure if I should continue taking long term or intermittently.

[@tiguarc]

Did you take them all ? Even I learnt it from yesterday about the same one. I have 3 cm one. Can you please respond if you got them rid ?

[@melaniehazen6391]

Excellent descriptions and video of information and what to consider when you have a calcified thyroid nodules. Etc. Answered many of my questions.

[@lissetteqhernandez525]

Hello! I am a cancer survivor from hodking's lymphoma stage 3b at age 13, received chemo and all the radiation that could be given at time (33 year in remission of cancer). A couple of years ago had a CT scan for checkup and it showed cleared from cancer but thyroid enlarged. I have a multi nodular goiter and have had two biopsy's done with negative for cancer. Currently on levothyroxine 25mg daily and Endocrinologist recommending removal of thyroid. Sometimes my neck nodules are swollen but don't know if it's related to type of cancer and treatments I had in the past. I have been cleaning my diet as much as I can and it's helped with overall inflammation. But as far as removing my thyroid, surgeon and oncologist didn't recommend at moment. Please advice, not knowing what to do, just want to do what it's best for me. Thank you!

[@spiritualmystictarot]

I have a lymphoid in my thyroid what ever that means. Is lymphoid what you’re talking about nodule? I’ve been told I need to get a scan every three months as well as blood test for thyroid. Thank you.

[@fibiawino357]

Mine got diagnosed after temperature irregularities and hyperthyroidism. Please give a talk on surgery vs iodine radiation choice to get rid of the nodule.

[@lovelylyfe932]

I have hypothyroidism and calcific focus of the right thyroid lobe

[@derekwalters4980]

I do have multiple thyroid nodules, 3 that are large. I do go in every yr or 2 and have an ultrasound done, they look at them and if they've gotten bigger they biopsy as many as they can. I forgot the reason now when, a few months ago I went in for the biopsies, I was way more asleep than I was awake but I can remember looking at the screen and the surgeon talking to me, then the next thing I know the nurses and surgeons are talking to me letting me know they weren't able to get a good sampling of a couple of the larger ones for some reason I'm thinking location and the tissue itself. Anyway, I've just slightly started having some swallowing issues. It doesn't happen all the time, but frequently I'll be eating then all the sudden it's like my throat won't work. I can't get it to swallow, like it's not automatic. If I just wait for a bit and give it a few more tries it kicks in. I'm not sure if it's my thyroid nodules or is this just something that happens when we age. My son, who is special needs, out of the blue started getting super anxious. Although he uses a wheelchair and is pretty sedentary it has always been very challenging keeping weight on him, even though it seems he eats nonstop, and we different things to increase calories in his meals. Anyway, just out of the blue he started becoming incredible anxious and upset. There was very little we could do to comfort him. All our usual things weren't working. I kept taking him into his Internal Medicine doctor telling her he was sick, but I couldn't figure out what was hurting, that nothing was helping. We did some labs, took some x-rays, still nothing. This went on for a good 3 months, to the point I let his doctor know that she was going to need to admit him to Stanford, and do a work up because I just couldn't go on anymore. Everyone in our household was exhausted, and my son was horribly miserable and suffering. It was really taking us down and we thought we were going to have to place our son out of home, but even then, he would just be in pain and suffering somewhere else. What it ended up being was his thyroid was like burning out. So I think it was hyperhyroidism. We struggled for months with medications trying to get his TSH level right, and it was just such a struggle. We took him to a surgeon to evaluate him. He told us that for our son, it would be best to remove the thyroid and it would be much easier to treat him in the other direction. After the thyroid was removed the surgeon said there was very little of the thyroid itself left it was almost all nodules. It didn't take long and we had our happy easy going young man back. Such a relief for everyone in our home!!

[@susanmonty791]

I had 3 very tiny ones The .88 mm was cancerous after surgery. The Fine Needle was indeterminate. I had O symptoms except Hashimotos Goiter. I had TMN01 tumor nodule22 yrs ago. Papillary w/Follicular Variant.

[@themagicchi-ve1nq]

My largest is 4.5 cm with many others. I have some trouble swallowing at times and tingling in my arms. Biopsy came back as indeterminate. I am not doing anything, we will see next year. I am using iodine drops. Goiters run in the family.

[@chandrafreeman9234]

I would love to see a video on how hypothyroidism impacts heart rate (and blood pressure), and if on the right medication and does of T4 and/or T4/T3 or T3 only will correct bradycardia. Thanks & I love your videos!

[@chandrafreeman9234]

And to answer your above questions... I was diagnosed as hypothyroid after I found a lump in my neck area at 17...endocrinologist and ultrasound techs tell me often I have a lumpy & bumpy thyroid. Thankfully no cancer so far (and I’m almost 40 now, so that’s good news) 😊

[@MI-vv9qd]

Hi, My Mother had throat problems, so the doctor recommended ultrasound, in ultrasound report, it was stated that she has "Multinpdular goitre. Bilateral reference index mixed cystic solid nodules. Bilateral few prominent cervical lymph nodes" Please let me know if it can be dangerous.

[@danih7577]

I have four nodules. They range from .7 to smallest .2 cm. I have Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism) and have been in remission since 2017. Remission doesn’t mean symptom free. I’m working on my gut health currently to strengthen my immunity. I have felt remarkable improvement in pain (inflammation) after quitting gluten and added sugar. I unprocessed my diet . I am considering using a castor oil pack to shrink nodules , but haven’t read the medical studies yet. I know others claim to have shrunk all types of cysts, nodules , fibroids etc with castor oil. I’ve scheduled a hormone evaluation with my gyno to confirm PCOS as I am very prone to a variety of growths. I’m not overly concerned about nodules , but I do consider them to be a symptom of soft tissue response and hormones. I’m trying to address one symptom at a time . I’ve seen private doctors and specialists and even they overlook the mildest of symptoms. I used to get a stuffy nose and had zero allergies. It wasn’t until recently when I eleminated gluten that the stuffiness went away. I was treating myself with antihistamines and decongestants never being warned about the risks decongestants pose to the thyroid. Those symptoms are gone with gluten and the joint pain is now non existent. This felt like experiencing a miracle. I would lose sleep after laying down at night and becoming stuffed . The stuffiness would trigger inflammation which would trigger already inflamed areas. It was a vicious cycle I broke . I used to experience years long stomach bloat despite being thin. I became prediabetic and even diabetic for a few months. I gave up sugar , also an huge inflammation trigger. My neck would hurt at night when I laid down and then my hip and then just every joint . I’ve since learned to note everything that I eat that causes the smallest of symptoms because having inflammation for years is non negotiable for me . I learned to live with it many years and not complain , since complaints fell on deaf ears. I’ve since learned to attune myself to my own symptoms and address accordingly. My next phase is energy and brain fog . It’s all just unacceptable and despite remission, I was waking to new symptoms everyday. After this year, I never want to return to an emergency room. I never want to feel so demeaned ever again. I have had labor pains and surgery pains , but nothing compared to the pain (contractions) that o felt in my lower abdomen combined with a gnawing in my stomach. It appears to be a mystery. I’ve since learned to help myself, since doctors won’t and my health was beginning to deteriorate with numerous symptoms including joint pain that is now gone completely. Thank god is all I can say. It is like experiencing a miracle after learning to accept everything that was happening to my body and just learning to live with it . Doctor’s will never make me give up again and feel helpless. Last week a cardiologist dressed me down for taking NAC after refusing his script that was causing me side effects . He literally dismissed me and said you don’t know what’s in that NAC. I asked if he knew what was in his multivitamin. Doctors are becoming a source of stress for me so I don’t plan to put myself through it if it can be helped by my own research and concerns. Beginning with addressing common culprits of inflammation. Sugar , processed diets , and gluten is making people Ill . It is an industry with clever marketing just like anything else .

[@ReginaCreates2]

Thank you for your post!! I can totally relate to what you are saying about being demeaned by medic@l staff. They caused me to give up too. I would beg for help and they would be so hateful and demeaning and a hateful np even told me to see a Shrink 🤣 I’m trying to research for myself now and it helps a lot to hear from other people about their experiences and situations. How are you now? 🙏

[@danih7577]

@@ReginaCreates2 use those experiences to motivate yourself to heal . I can’t give an honest answer about how Im doing until my new results come. I had tests today but I have never felt better honestly ! All I can do is improve myself every day 🙏 I’m wishing you all the best! Keep fighting a good fight

[@ReginaCreates2]

@@danih7577 Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words Danih. Best wishes for your health and healing and for good news from your tests 🙏 😊 ❤ 🙏

[@coradejong1014]

I had 2 nodules 1 on left side about 2 cm and 1 on the right side of 1 cm both were biopsied an were benign but I have 2:56 e to keep an eye on them in the future and but happy right now I think I am a lucky one, haleluya

[@theyanabear]

Hi doc. I am 28 y. o and I just found out I have RADS 4 Thyroid nodule, symptoms present are chronic lymph nodes swelling and nodule of >5cm. I'm too afraid to get a biopsy.

[@shelton191]

Did you end up getting a biopsy? What were your results?

[@sillyjontag53]

I'm 29 and in a similar boat, how are you doing now?

[@bondjane007]

My lymph nodes get larger sometimes & then go back down. I am pretty sure it has to do with a low immune system.

[@SparkyOne549]

I get the same, my neck lymph nodes get sore when I’m tired.

[@bondjane007]

@@SparkyOne549 interesting I've never heard about tired lymph nodes I'll have to look it up and research it.

[@BA-xt8ph]

Hello doctor I have maybe four of the things are listed and I did find out I had thyroid cancer I'm in the process of seeing a surgeon Just wanted to share that with you Thank you so much for your information

[@sillyjontag53]

Praying for you and hope all is well

[@BA-xt8ph]

@@sillyjontag53 thank you for your prayers 🙏

[@jackiejones9183]

I have lump on the left side of my throat, it doesn’t hurt right there, but it pulsates. I get severe palpitations where I’m confused if I’m having a heart attack. I can feel my heart I’m my throat. Last 30 minutes to an hour sometimes. Where I hurt, it’s like a lump stuck in my throat but I can swallow. And throat pain, ear pain, only on the left side. Trips urgent care for short of breath, and by lympnodes and thyroid were checked… they said normal but this lump was there. That was a week ago. The palpations happen 3/4 times per day. But I feel like my throat where my throat is lumpy like a spine, so I don’t understand how this is considered normal. I see an ENT on Monday but last minute told work so I can get in. At this point, I feel crazy and might just cancel. And the lump I can’t tell if it’s a lump or artery. But it’s like 2 fingers wide. I don’t wish I could post a picture.

[@sillyjontag53]

How is everything going for you now?

[@ReginaCreates2]

I have Hashimotos and a 1.3 cm right thyroid micro cystic nodule with increased vascularity around the border. I’m trying to research and to learn all I can

[@jessicapainter8349]

I have gone to the doctor.. because I have been coughing up black sputum. It’s beyond gross!!! Someone told me a collapsed lung.. got an X-ray and they say my lungs are clear.. how can this be when I can’t breathe I am constantly coughing.. I can’t even actually cough sometimes just push the air out cuz I just don’t have the power to cough… and chunks come out… I have talked to 4 doctors. They all say I am fine yet everyone around me keeps telling me I need to go get checked before it’s too late… I have been dealing with this for years!!! Like 7 or 8 !! And the last year or so and especially the last few months. It has gotten much worse.. it flares up. I feel the ball in my throat. It gets difficult to breathe I can’t cough it up.. This last couple months I have really been able to pay attention to the symptoms and the patterns.. the ball builds in my throat.. Deep down . And then after a few days of struggling with it.. it will finally break up. And then I could up black sputum it looks like a bunch of hairs… but it’s not…the chunks will shoot out of my throat when I cough.. I can feel the chunks move up my throat with each cough. I can pinpoint where they are stuck and sitting … doctors continue to brush me off. And now it’s reached the point of me having had an ear ache and horrible pain leading from my neck up to my ear.. and it did not go away for a week and a half… the pain switches sides… same with in my lungs… i have this horrible pain in my head way to often.. and it’s not like my normal headaches … I can feel this is something else.. everything I researched need with cancer.. lung then thyroid then brain… my vision and hearing come and go… and my memory has gotten much worse.. I will be talking and I’ll say the wrong words.. Like hey go grab the umbrella… huh?? That’s not what I meant to say.. grab the pickles… umbrella??? This is what was happening to my uncle before he died of brain cancer… and this just started for me in the last 4-6 months.. I can feel when my lungs are having issues .. and I can’t ever really breathe .. constantly catching my breath and I am a very active person… well use to be and try to be.. but things are getting to the point where…. I get too light headed… or I just can’t get my body to stop aching .. it’s not on the inside! It’s inside I told the doctor. I don’t want pain meds!! I want answers… something.. even a suggestion. That isn’t dirt or dust… ITS NOT DIRT! I’m going to be 34 on the 9th which ppl think is too young to deal with this stuff.. hopefully it true!! But what is going on then?? My X-rays came back clear .. lungs and heart good… what!!? All there is left is my thyroids… after that I’m at a complete loss! I need help. And can’t find anyone to actually care to listen.. Im tired of feeling like I am dying. I’m tired of coughing non stop and having everyone give me crap for it.. I don’t smoke don’t drink… I’m an active and healthy person for the most part I like to think.. but .. cancer .. all cancers .. brain, cervical, thyroid, bone, breast, cancer has taken everyone in my family so far! Both sides. And everyone is quite young when they pass… in their 50’s and up.. and most of what I have researched… is ppl get brushed off so much!! And by so many doctors that by the time they find someone to listen it’s too late.. they can do the surgery.. but it’s still fatal within a few years.. I think 5?? If your lucky. I also have this cyst or boil… of some sort that slowly grew over the last year or two… it’s now a good 4 cm it’s a nice large bulge on my back right on or near my shoulder blade … and I have white spots all over my body… like dry skin patches.. they started and I got brushed off… told it’s a reaction to lotion or soap… nope.. it’s gotten worse and worse over the years.. started as a few spots on my stomach… then I noticed some patches on my back… and now… it’s like I’m a dang cheetah… or like I’m recovering from a bad sunburn… it itches always… I also have a bunion that has really been growing a lot this last year… and causing me tons of pain.. I don’t think these are linked.. but I didn’t think the cyst was either then I read something about that being from my lung… and I also have a what feels like muscle tissue on my right arm pit where the boob starts.. it’s not on the other side.. it’s the size of a golf ball.. but not a circle. Ppl don’t really understand what I am talking about when I try and show them.. so it also gets brushed off. It use to hurt really really bad when It first appeared… but not so much now… the cyst on my back hurts all the time.. itches inside.. and feels like I’m being stabbed again and again right into the center of the thing! … I am totally fine that they said my test results came back clear… however… what is going on then??? What could this be?? Just some sort of fungal infection gone untreated for so long?? I can’t keep coughing like this. I can’t even hold my bladder anymore.. when I cough .. when I get the urge even.. it’s like I think oh hold it and my body says .. what?? And can’t use that muscle… I can sometimes… but it’s getting so much worse… and more frequent.. I use to hold my bladder as long as I needed and now.. as of the last… 4-6 months…. It’s stopped…. When my body decides it’s gotta go.. it’s gotta go! I’m too young to wear diapers! I need to know what going on… I have also been passing blood clots for the last months. Sooo….. please tell me I’m fine like the doctors… or just tell me they are not doing their job and I’m not crazy. Lol. Everyone is on me to go in and get checked because everyone can clearly see there is something going on.. so why do these doctors keep dismissing me…. Why do they keep giving me these bills when they aren’t even giving e any sort of results… the one “doctor” had me go in and get a breast exam. Cause she said it could be breast cancer.. I’m like what??? Did the test the doc laughed and said why are you in here??? I don’t want to see you again till your mid 40’s … soooo.. if my chest and lungs and heart are all good… all that’s left is my thyroids or brain right??

[@ReginaCreates2]

How are you now? Prayers for your health and healing 🙏

[@ann-archist7172]

In February I suddenly started having a sore throat and trouble swallowing. Sometimes I get pain up the right side of my neck and into my ear. Went to my Dr and had bloodwork done. Was told it was probably viral. Didn't seem right to me. By April I was still having problems but had also started feeling tired. Some days I feel really shakey. More blood work. Dr tried to dismiss it but I insisted something was wrong. She finally sent me for an ultrasound. I have 5 nodules. 2 little ones ( smaller than 1cm) and 3 more ranging from 2.4 to 3.4 cm. Going for a Biopsy in June.

[@theartesana]

Hoping everything turns out well for you ❣️✨

[@mihalyaliz5553]

how the biopsy went?

[@rileighrose8165]

im 16 and i have several of these symptoms and my nodule is pretty big and very noticeable, i just made an appointment with an endocrinologist i’ll keep you updated now the results

[@saythename086]

How did it go?

[@rileighrose8165]

@@saythename086 i got an ultrasound on my neck and 13 blood tests.. the blood tests arnt done yet but it actually wasn’t nodules, my lymph nodes are super super swollen.. so i’m not sure what’s wrong now 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@briangarcia1717]

@@rileighrose8165 update?

[@Shubham_68276]

@@rileighrose8165 how are u doing now ? any update

[@mihalyaliz5553]

sameee girl and im 17. Im really worried. How it went?

[@Kasei.T]

I have had an enlarged thyroid since I was at least 17. I noticed it growing a lot through college, but never had health insurance to get it checked out. I am 30 now and finally able to look into it. There are two in there, one on each side, and one of them is quite large (6cm) and they are apparently benign. However, I have noticed swallowing feels "heavy" and hear my voice getting progressively more hoarse since college when I first noticed the growth, so I would like to get them removed. I read about radiofrequency ablation as a way to non-surgically treat thyroid nodules and wondered what your thoughts were on this. Another interesting side note, I also have had symptoms of PCOS since 17 and have recently been officially diagnosed with both that and hyperthyroidism/graves disease. I find this interesting because they both do kind of the opposite thing to the body metabolism-wise and apparently it is a relatively rare combo. I have been treating my hyperthyroidism with methemazole and have not sought treatment for the PCOS yet outside of cosmetic treatment. My doctor says I am just barely in the range for both diagnosis and thinks there is a chance my body could be weaned off of methemazole and self-regulate. I have definitely noticed that I gain weight easier since being on the meds, though I have always been overweight. Would love to hear any thoughts you may have on this, even though it is an older video!

[@maggiewhiteside4463]

Have you tried the Radiofrequency Ablation? If you know where I can get this done, I am interested. I have similar symptoms as you. Let me know if you want to connect.

[@FG-xc5qj]

@fai kwok I hope you are well now.

[@jgbarre]

2CM nodule. FNA showed atypical…molecular testing showed 4% chance of malignancy.

[@KasumiTendo1]

Mine is big. A half golf ball hanging at the bottom of my neck, it pushes out the side muscles. I hope it isn't serious. I will get it checked out God willing. I pray for all that are sick and ill. May God grant us all health.

[@chantyd2590]

Amen God bless you how are you feeling now a year later , I pray you got it handled and that is all went away in Jesus Name.

[@made1406]

Amen!

[@hove785]

thank you so much doctor, they want to remove my left thyroid because of my big benign nodule that's over it, do you support that? I dt want to remove any thyroid or part of it, I think i ll live with my bump on my neck...

[@Loveable03-y8r]

Hola, hello beautiful world God Almighty bless all ❤️i have three nodules the largest is 3.9 i have problem,Withy throa bur i'm also dealing with sjogen diease And that gives a person a whole lot of other systoms that memic thryroid diease God bless all ❤️

[@pallavisood5710]

I hv been diagnosed wd hurthle cell neoplasm in fnac....no doc cared to explain it properly...just asking me to get a total thyroid removed...pls care to explain....i dnt want to get a surgery done

[@drwestinchilds]

I would recommend checking out this information here: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hurthle-cell-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20373572

[@pallavisood5710]

@@drwestinchilds thank u

[@SarahLipscomb-e5n]

I had ultrasound and CT scan that's what shows my multidonular thyroiditisi don't know what meds will help me nobody wants to help me here in CT

[@frankiecarter9430]

I have a few intermediate thyroid nodules, i am scheduled for a biopsy. I am worried because my mum is a thyroid cancer survivor

[@jamesedge219]

I found out through a cat scan of the chest a few months ago and just looked at the report and it says I have a 6 cm cyst or nodule! I have some trouble swallowing and definite changes in my voice! I am concerned that my primary doctor has said nothing of this! 6 cm is the size of a peach for christ sake! Am I in trouble? Your post is 2 years old probably won’t hear anything from you!

[@WilliamIsCool15]

Can you talk more about lymphnode swelling with a nodule. I had affirma and thyroseq genetic sequencing when my FNA Biopsy came back indeterminate too. Fortunately both genetic were ok. Can you talk about radio frequency ablation too.

[@rebellorebellion]

I just got the results of my ultrasound i have 3 nodules and they are risk category TR4 they want blood work and follow up ultrasound next year

[@roseb.7104]

Thank You Dr., Very important information!

[@archerpine2418]

I’m tr2 and they said it’s not suspicious found tint solid cystic nodule should i worry

[@rickrucker7975]

Hi this is Rick I cannot remember the size that they told me on the phone of my nodule however I do have neck pain when I touch it and it just feels tender all the time they did do an ultrasound and they will be calling me maybe today to schedule a biopsy I feel pain in my collarbone I cannot sleep on my right side because it begins to hurt in the collarbone this pain radiates into my chest cavity near the center sometimes down into my shoulder this is all on the right side today I'm thinking about calling them back and asking them if there are any characteristics such as calcifications and blood flow in the nodule like you were speaking of and to ask him what size it was again and where it was located sometimes I have bouts of fatigue they last a short time then go away how long does it take them to usually schedule a biopsy and why would they want a biopsy is that standard with any nodule or only if there's characteristics of possible cancer

[@jesusgonazolez7300]

I had one scheduled within a few days. Please make sure you research who does your biopsy. Ask if they do at least 5 per week. My biopsy came back inconclusive as not enough cells were taken. So back to square 1.

[@bikerbobschoppers]

This is a great video my lung doctor call me this morning and told me I have a nodal on my thyroid so I started watching videos thank you it a relief to know what's happening.

[@shubhakadkol3155]

Thyroid gland enlarged with left adenoma 32*20mm And hashimotos thyriditis. Chest burn is it major

[@ladennayoung2939]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM AND INSIGHT ON THIS SUBJECT MATTER. YOU DID A GREAT JOB. I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS INFO. I PRAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU AND YOURS IN JESUS NAME. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS.

[@subhashiranathunga3055]

Thank you very much for the video. My 7 years daughter having multiple nodules(right lobe has 3 and left lobe has 1).

[@karaokeprincezz]

I have multiple nodules. An FNA said benign chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. So beginning stages of Hashimotos. My first U/S 20 years ago I had 5... Now I have 7 and two are much larger than they were.

[@TruTimeRecords]

Are You Fine Now?

[@SaadAltuilaai]

Can it be confused with a sebaceous cyst? what are main differences between the two?

[@Painting1959]

I just got a biopsy I do have two nodules that are large and calcification hoping my test goes well. They dr thinks I have hyper and hypo thyroid

[@teaksafiya]

I just had a diagnostic ultrasound, they said it’s a cyst but the ultrasound was painful and food is beginning to get caught in my throat. I have pain in my neck, my shoulder all the way down my arm

[@bondjane007]

MY nodules have grown. How can I get them to get smaller?? Idoine?? Not sure if I need it,, My doctors don't do those tests. I know I need many tests U do, but can't find a doctor who will do them or even know how to read them. Do U know anyone in LA who could help me??

[@flowergirl5739]

True.. Most doctors are shame😭. How are you doing now??

[@bondjane007]

Well oddly enough I have a new young Endo doctor & he mentioned my thyroid so maybe he will help me deal with any issues I may've regarding my sons on it.. Yjamls for asking.. Happy Day too!@@flowergirl5739

[@christianxzowner2958]

Ive stop smoking cigarettes..but continued recreational marijuana...still at risk because of smoking habits

[@ogbeborchristabel9276]

Antibiotic thyroid medicine from Dr emuakhe on KZbin from Africa vanished my thyroid case and haven't seen any reoccurrence to date, you're truly an epitome of good treatment...................

[@christiane.g.4142]

How are thyroid nodules treated?

[@disnajohnson1668]

Hi I'm Diana I'm 55 years old I've been dealing with Is either hypotheticism Hashimoto Or boat what nongels they want to remove it has soon has possible anyways I've been listening here on KZbin about it What I don't understand is I'm running a high blood pressure I don't know where it's coming from

[@ReeseMalott1976]

I have 3. Largest is 1.2x.8x.5 , slightly bigger from last year and the other 2 slightly smaller in 1 year scan. They want to do biopsy of 1 saying highly suspicious. I think because of the shape? So 2 shrank and 1 got larger- Any thoughts?

[@jefflayne7749]

I have a thyroid nodule it is 1.5 to 1.8 cm. I have had 2 biopsies this year. 3 months apart. Both came back Inconclusive. My doctor wants me to do one with a Affirma test in December. Is it worth doing.

[@agnesrock8212]

Thank you dr Childs. I have nodules but my endocrinologist said the size remain the same so he is not too worry about it. I’ll be 70 next year, should I be worried?

[@vanshtandon280]

my report say hypoechoic nodule taller than wide of size 8mm. is it cancerous or dangerous. Please assist.

[@BatangZii]

I have a thyroid nodule since 2020 upon the ultrasound the size of my nodule is going 5 to 6..i have been take the biopsy procedure and they want me to take the surgery procedure .since now i didnt not to go hospital to check again ..what should i do .

[@yoyozing_zingisking]

Hellow how ia is it now?

[@maryannesibbick2817]

63 year olf female with Tl RAD3 on ultrasound 7mm nodule RT upper lope of thyroid no lymph involvement with S/S of voice hoarseness and throat clearing only. Next steps after UTZ?

[@norabaker1591]

I have thyroid Nodules they found them when I got sick in 2019 and I do a ultra sound every yr and in 2021 I got very sick with Coivd and I was in ICU for 13 days and the Nodules grew 80 percent! So I had a biopsy done for the 3 time and they show no cancer so every year my doctor wants me to have a ultrasound to watch them sometimes I can't swallow so to them and I have a gotier as well can't lose weight I have went from 179 to 214 and I watch what I eat and I work out I have a nutrition that has work with me since 2015 that's how I lost weight in 2015 they also give Remdesivir in the hospital and I have been the same since thank Dr Westin for your great advice but we need help!

[@sheilap.9004]

Omg..I am so happy to hear you lived thru Remdisivir! It killed soooo many people..completely shut down their vital organs..mainly kidneys...so then the hospitals said they died of organ failure bc of Covid..but honestly it was organ failure bc of Remdisivir..which was evil Faucis protocol...meant to kill. Don't ever let anyone Give you Remdisivir again...nor any loved ones you have!!!God bless you!

[@allyraff]

This comment is a shout out to the void but ive had hyperactive thyroid since i was 13. Now 29. On snd off tapazole medication over the yesrs. Off when blanced. Now havd lump in throat. Voice is hoarse and im so tired almongst other things. Uptake scsn tomorrow. Started this journey in Canada now im in Australia.

[@waiman5886]

found a thyroid node measuring 2.cm by accident when doing CT scan of the head back in June. It start hurting last week. Saw the doc and scheduled a biopsy this coming week. My question is, if it is cancerous. does doing a fine needle aspiration biopsy spread the cancer

[@aprilemmons3936]

This was helpful. I’m 22 and I have hashimotos and I’ve been on synthroid 75 mcg for 6 years with no changes. Recently I’ve been having extreme weight loss & now I’m experiencing hyperthyroidism out of nowhere. I’ve been having trouble swallowing & pain. I’ve also had large lymph nodes for quite awhile now. My wbc was 3.3 & normally it’s normal. I had an ultrasound last week that showed 4 ovoid hypoechoic nodules and some increased vascularity. I’ve not felt this horrible in quite awhile.

[@MidnightPodcast]

What were the results? I hope you're okay :( I'm facing the same issue myself. Just came out of nowhere.

[@RickiLanders]

Did you ever get a final diagnosis?

[@barbieknight6761]

If you see this, please update so that anyone who reads this knows you’re okay. I hope you are.

[@steviehester9230]

I have 3 thyroid nodules. They have been classified as tr3, tr4 and tr5. Haven't had biopsy yet. How worried should I be?

[@mybrotherstolemyacc]

Hello I have thyroid nodules on both sides with micro calcifications on both sides I have cervical lymph nodes both sides of asl significant size I also have a mass on my right side with no fatty helium My doctors are all saying surgery since everything is pointing towards cancer however my biopsy cam back inconclusive am I doing the right thing

[@ChristinePence-p9z]

I have lymph node swelling I have two nodules and just recently my neck where I was diagnosed with the nodules on the left side is hurting really bad my neck has been hurting very very badly this recently just started

[@themiraarcino9487]

Just had my ultra sound & they found 2 large nodules on each side of my thyroid glands. My GP is referring me over to a rheumatologist…but they seem to be dragging their feet-

[@NicoleHoughton-hj4jv]

Don't play guessing games . Have a nodule..GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR NOW.

[@shanthisanthanakrishnan7369]

I lost my voice as a teacher but recovers with a non spicy diet..swallowing is a bit I found out a nodule below 1 cm... they asked me for a fnac test..is it needed?

[@marlenekowal7976]

Thanks for the info. I have a 2.1cm nodule and I am waiting on results of the ultrasound. I feel fine, can't feel it as it was found when I has a chest CT. No thyroid cancer family history never near a nuclear plant, age 68 and very healthy and active. What are the chances of it being thyroid nodule cancer/thyroid cancer. :(

[@lemonlime3507]

I had 8 total of nodules and one is more than 5 cm 3 cm and rest are smalls. On the ultrasound they seen the largest one is a full mass and also some of the rest are. My dosctor didn’t recommend to do a biopsy even all my Tsh are all normal. As of him because of the sizes and almost my thyroid is almost full of nodules he did recommend me to do Total Thyroidectomy.

[@JJ_913]

I have 2 thyroid nodules and my doctor said it is what’s causing my hyperthyroidism. Since I am allergic to Methimazole, he switched me to PTU. I am now waiting for my thyroid hormones to normalize and then my doctor’s advise is to have RAI.

[@nikkilorainey4644]

Are u having NY symptoms I am normal ranger with hyper symptoms

[@mariambushra6799]

Hi doctor, I am from India.. I had all the symptoms over here.. when I did a ultra sound i found that i had a nodule and also they did FNAC, but it was fortunately benign.. but still I have hypothyroid symptoms .. but since my TSH is around 3.15, the doctor here does not prescribe any thyroxine meds..They are not believing me when I tell them that I have symptoms and they are telling me that i have anxiety and stress...

[@noneofurbusinessnoneofur7521]

Hi m frm India...nd muje bhi 12 mm ka nodules he.aj hi PTA chala....abhi bht dar LG rha h

[@krishangborkoch1096]

Same with me

[@the_anxious_autistic]

Mine is 3.5cm long and 1.5cm wide. It is complex im told. Havent had my fna yet

[@teresamcclintock6310]

I have multiple myeloma and now I have an hypoechoic solid with microcalcifications. How common is that?