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I went in for a yearly physical about 3 weeks ago and my dr palpated a nodule on my thyroid (I couldn’t feel what she was feeling). She had me go in for a ultrasound a week later. The nodule was classified as a 5 on the TIRAD scale. It is a 3mm nodule...
Hi I’m booked for a second biopsy on Monday as the first was inconclusive. I have several nodules on my thyroid and been told I’m graded a U3. I have a burning sensation and pain in my throat but my neck is always painful (I thought it was due to a previous...
Morning everyone! Well the day has arrived and I’m about to go into the building to start my RAI treatment. So glad it is here and I’m going to get over this next step. Thyrogen injections were fine and I had no side effects so that was good. I’ve been...
Hi, I had a TT October 2016 for PTC (PT3) and parathyroids removed as well, and underwent RAI treatment in January. I've recently developed a cough associated with yawning! It's rather strange as I start to cough just as the yawn is finishing. It's a...
Hi! Hope everyone is doing ok. I can’t believe surgery and RAI is over. Just waiting on results for RAI in about 6 weeks time. It’s been a calm but strange weekend where I’m not sure how I feel. Very emotional for sure. Just wondering if there is a Thyroid...
Hi. i am new here. i dont currently have a diagnosis yet I’m in the process of all the testing. It all started when I had a cold at the beginning of March, and I noticed the right side of my throat had a huge lump, I put it down to a lymph node with...
Hi All! I've been given a date for my hemithroidectomy surgery (23rd May) and being an organisation freak I'm trying to be as prepared as possible. Understand everyone will go through different experiences, but would be great to hear any advice/ things...
Hello. I am two weeks after full thyroid removal and left side neck dissection. The wound is healing nicely. I have got it checked few times in hospital since leaving. I have my check up with surgeon in more than 2 weeks but I need some advice ASAP. This...
Hello. 17 days after my full thyroid removal and left side neck dissection. I am healing quite well. I am staying at home as due to the dynamics of my job I will not be able to go back for a while. I just started to worry out of nowhere about RAI treatment...
Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well! I am starting my low iodine diet tomorrow in preparation for my RAI treatment next week. I do like my bread, so wondering what’s the best type to buy? Just normal sliced brown bread is what I usually go for...
