Question about returning to work after thyroid needle biopsy
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I know the Doctor or Person performing this procedure would be able to give me more specific information, but I'm asking the community for a general idea so I'll know how to schedule my work day.
Back in May, I had gone to the ER for a different issue. A CT scan was taken to diagnose the issue. From the CT scan their was an incidental finding of a nodule on my thyroid.
It was followed up a couple weeks later with an ultrasound.
I then got a call from my PCP's office saying they wanted to do a biopsy and scheduled me for an appointment next week.
As the title indicates, can I go back to work immediately after I'm released from the hospital? While I wouldn't describe my work as strenuous, I am on my feet all day, walking around, and doing some bending and stooping.
What have others experiences been?
Thank you.
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marilyn10235 francis85162
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Hi Francis, are they going to do an FNA with ultrasound? If so then it may be a little sore but nothing that would stop you from working. If another form of biopsy then I don't know. But generally they do an Ultrasound guided FNA, which is fine.
Hope it goes well. I have had, over the years, 4 FNAs & it is nothing.
All the best
Marilyn
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francis85162 marilyn10235
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Melissa4579 francis85162
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Hi francis,
A fine needle biopsy isn't that bad. I did however take the day off to do mine. But that is only because I had to travel two hours both ways to a different city to have mine done. I think I was more anxious about it then anything so I appreciated having the full day off to go and pamper myself afterwards.
natalie60170 francis85162
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I have one tomorrow.. did you end of taking the next day off?
francis85162 natalie60170
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I actually did go to work the same day right after the procedure was done. I didn't experience any issues at all.