Hello everybody. On a recent ultrasound of my neck, they found cyst and nodules on both thyroids, a couple which looked like they needed further investigation. I was given an urgent referral and just managed to see the specialist at the end of the two weeks. He said the two lumps were a three on the scale of one to four but his radiologist would have a good look of all my neck and take biopsy of anything that needed it. I told him my throat had been sore for two months and I have a strangling sensation and like the skin is tight. He put a small camera in to my throat and told me that was caused by acid reflux? I’m left wondering when those symptoms stop being acid reflux and become related to the thyroid. Has anyone else had tightening around the throat with their condition? Anyway, he gave me a form and told me to go to imaging and arrange the ultrasound. When I got there I was told there were no more appointments and to give them a call if I hadn’t heard in a week! So I was just wondering how long is the wait likely to be because obviously I want this over and done with as soon as possible. Surely it’s not enough to just be able to see the specialist within two weeks then have to wait weeks for the ultrasound. Sorry if I sound panicky but I feel in a bit of limbo at the mo. Thanks for reading this guys.
Hi Jonno77 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
Waiting for tests and then the results of tests can be a really difficult time.
I don't know what the average waiting time if for the type of tests that you are going to be having, but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could pop something about your tests so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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