... Oh sure. What you have is an incidental finding of thyroid nodules. ... (1 replies)

... Otherwise, how could I be experiencing symptoms of hyperT? ... (10 replies)

... there's improvement in the numbers without knowing what they were before. But numbers hardly matter, anyway, because you don't feel any better. I'm also unsure how any doctor could know you're "converting well" if both hormones are still inadequate. ... (1 replies)

... I'll get to the thyroid stuff, honestly! ... (0 replies)

... The most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries is an autoimmune disease known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It gradually attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to fail slowly. ... (3 replies)

... I think it's pretty crazy and I cannot understand how such a little dosage would make such a big difference. ... (18 replies)

... if you aren't on thyroid meds, if you try them, it might shrink it up a little. It's often a sign of thyroid disease. ... (1 replies)

... Heterogenous in consistency. In the inferior aspect of the right lobe there is a possible cystic appearing nodule measuring 0.27 x 0.20 x 0.27cm in size. ... (1 replies)

... How large is my goiter? ... (5 replies)

... If the endo that is managing this nodule is also the endo that told you your labs were "normal", it might be a good idea for you to get a second opinion. ... (3 replies)

... You have an autoimmune disorder called Hashimoto's thyroiditis that aims to destroy your thyroid and that causes your HypoT. There's not much you really can do except replace those hormones that you're missing and that's what your medication is for. ... (1 replies)

... First, no, thyroid cancer doesn't affect thyroid blood work generally. Mine was perfect, and I had cancer. ... (1 replies)

... When I do the calculus, I find 27,50... Which is still quite large, I guess. ... (5 replies)

... This is almost twice the upper limit and about 4.5 times the average size for iodine sufficient area. ... (5 replies)

... How big is the nodule? ... (16 replies)

... I really hate to hear he is going through all of this.......... ... (7 replies)

... Of course it is why you feel so bad. I heard from my doctor that the nuclear test is no big deal. ... (14 replies)

... Are you saying that you feel back to your normal self and that the pain in your neck is gone now? ... (5 replies)

... Here is the URL to a previous thread on the subject ~ http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=277772 You'll have to copy and paste it into your browser address window. We can't direct link here. Hope that helps. (2 replies)

... Are there any post or pre op people out there that could give me an idea about how large the gland is? ... (2 replies)